Dubai, November 27, 2023.
The results were announced during the roundtable 'Creating Knowledge Cities Together: A UNDP-MBRF Partnership for the 5th Industrial Revolution'
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) (https://MBRF.ae/en/) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have announced the results of the 'Global Knowledge Index 2023' (GKI 2023). The results were revealed during a panel discussion entitled 'Creating Knowledge Cities Together: A UNDP-MBRF Partnership for the 5th Industrial Revolution', held as part of the Knowledge Summit activities. , recently organized at the Dubai World Trade Center. The GKI highlights the strengths and weaknesses of countries' performance in relation to various indicators, with special attention to the close relationship between knowledge and development. It is the only index by which the degree of interaction with knowledge at the national level is assessed, thus serving as a key source for global development data. His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, Executive Director of MBRF commented: "We live in a rapidly evolving world in which global crises such as climate change, economic uncertainty, poverty and conflict pose a serious threat to our collective existence. To address these challenges, we need to invest in knowledge as a fundamental driver of sustainable development. sustainable and comprehensive prosperity. Societies that manage to employ creative minds and knowledge are the only ones capable of adapting to rapid changes, achieving economic growth and achieving the desired progress." Khaled Abdel Shafi stressed the importance of knowledge cities with infrastructure and technologies and urged countries to encourage innovation, increase investments and create a favorable environment. For his part, Dr. Hani Torky highlighted the need to invest in youth, develop their skills and provide opportunities and resources to improve its ability to contribute to the development of society. The results of the GKI 2023 showed that Switzerland is at the head of a list of 133 countries, which are part of this report, in terms of behavior in the areas of knowledge, surpassing the United States. Unidos, which took first place last year. Finland came in second, followed by Sweden and the Netherlands. In the Arab world, the UAE maintained its leading position among Arab countries in terms of the GKI and ranked 26th internationally. This highlights the exceptional efforts made under the leadership of your wise leadership in promoting, disseminating and exchanging knowledge, as well as creating a knowledge-based economy. Qatar ranks second in the Arab world, followed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. GKI 2023 offers an in-depth analysis of global knowledge trends amid economic uncertainty following the COVID-19 pandemic , in addition to highlighting the long-term effects on various aspects of life. The index assesses weaknesses due to the pandemic and recommends paths for recovery, and emphasizes the role of technology, learning and innovation in reshaping society and leveraging knowledge infrastructure for the creation of employment and sustainable development.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF).Download image (1): https://apo-opa.co/49OkDY9Download image (2): https:// apo-opa.co/3QWFcsQ
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