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MBRF, UNDP, and GSSCPD launch “Knowledge

Journey in Kuwait”

24/10/2024

To empower youth for a knowledge-based economy

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

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