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9/4/24, 10:51 AM Youth Knowledge Forum kickstarts convening wide range of thought leaders and government officials
thought leaders, and specialists. The event also witnessed a remarkable turnout from a range of young
Egyptians and Arabs.

H.E. Jamal bin Huwaireb said, “At the MBRF, we constantly look forward to playing a substantial role in
the process of enhancing intellectual and knowledge mobility in the Arab world, especially among the

youth. Being the fruitful outcome of our collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Egypt and
UNDP, the second edition of the YKF stands out as a strategic knowledge platform to support Egyptian
youth. This event enables them to benefit from insightful discussions and gain knowledge on key
concepts and effective theoretical and practical tools to confront various challenges in their lives.”

Meanwhile, H.E. Dr. Sobhy said, “The second edition of the YKF is anticipated to serve as an ideal
knowledge resource for Egyptian society across various categories. Through this forum, which
convenes renowned individuals in the fields of science, intellect, and development, we aim to provide the
country’s youth with vital insights that will help them carve a path towards a thriving future on a personal
and professional level.”

For his part, Alessandro Fracassetti explained that UNDP seeks to create a deepening knowledge
impact in the region’s communities and operationalize the youth’s role at local and regional levels as key
priorities of UNDP. Furthermore, he said “Today’s YKF in Egypt is an important step in our ongoing
efforts to empower young Egyptians. By equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge, we

aim to strengthen their role in decision-making and help them succeed in this rapidly evolving
landscape.”

The inaugural session was followed by a high-level opening session titled “The Role of Governments
and their Policies in Addressing Challenges to Youth.” The session, which was moderated by Rania
Hashem, witnessed the participation of H.E. Dr. Sobhy; H.E. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher

Education and Scientific Research; and H.E. Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Egypt’s Minister of Culture.

The first session of the event was held under the title ‘The Educational Process: Opportunities and
Challenges’ and it witnessed the participation of Dr. Tarek Shawki, Former Minister of Education of
Egypt; Dr. Hossam Badrawi, National Dialogue Advisor; Maged Harby, General Manager of EdVentures;

and Abdalla Armash, President of Cairo University Students Union and Former President of the Egyptian
School Students Union.

The session covered topics such as the methods for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in educational
systems, the role of educational systems and training programs in advancing the youth leadership
sector, and requisite skills for the youth to keep up with the demands of the global labor market.

Furthermore, the session covered areas including the risks associated with relying on AI techniques to
replace teachers’ intervention and reduce human interaction, and the digital skills that the youth require
to optimally leverage them in the education process.

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