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Press Release
To empower youth for a knowledge-based economy
MBRF, UNDP, and GSSCPD launch “Knowledge Journey in
Kuwait”
23 October 2024 - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Kuwaiti General
Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (GSSCPD), have launched the
first workshop in the "Knowledge Journey in Kuwait." This transformative initiative is designed to
empower Kuwaiti youth with skills essential for building a knowledge-based economy and
contributing to Kuwait’s national development. The workshop marks the beginning of a series of
events leading up to the Knowledge Week, scheduled for next year.
As nations shift towards knowledge-driven societies, Kuwait’s Third National Development Plan
and Kuwait Vision 2035, align with this global trend by focusing on innovation, youth
empowerment, and fostering a dynamic private sector. The Knowledge Journey has emerged as a
transformative initiative, designed to create meaningful conversations between youth and
policymakers, building on insights from the Global Knowledge Index (GKI), a flagship initiative of
UNDP’s Knowledge Project.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said, "Today marks a critical milestone in
Kuwait’s efforts to empower its youth and develop a knowledge-based economy. We are proud to
have been part of the workshop’s launch through our partnership with the UNDP and GSSCPD, a
step towards supporting youth with the tools necessary to drive innovation and national
development. Together, we hope to develop policies and programs that will shape a better future
for coming generations."
Emma Morley, UNDP Resident Representative in Kuwait, said, "UNDP is dedicated to supporting
Kuwait’s transition to a diversified economy by equipping its youth with the skills and knowledge
needed to foster innovation and strengthen the private sector. As young people lead the way with
