The Emirates Public Policy Forum will launch, in its fourth edition, in Dubai today, under the slogan "Flexible government and preparing for the future", under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, and organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government Administration , In partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Governmental Innovation.
The Forum will discuss, in its current session, ways to develop flexible policies, in line with economic, social and environmental changes, and to prepare governments ready for the future, which can be adapted according to a clear future vision.
The forum attracts policymakers, decision makers, and experts from the UAE and the world to exchange visions and strategies, in addition to forming partnerships to enhance cooperation and create the best solutions, and to face the challenges that may face governments in the future.
"The forum is a global platform, which has managed to foster a strong presence over the past years, and this year’s session is marked by a rich agenda related to the issues of government preparations to meet future challenges," said Ali bin Sabaa Al-Marri, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government Administration.
He added, "Experts, policymakers and researchers will discuss, over two days, the latest global trends to look to the future, find practical solutions, which contribute to achieving the visions and directions of wise leadership, and prepare for the next fifty years, in all vital sectors."
The forum will witness a high-level attendance, most notably Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, CEO of the Alliance for Global Sustainability, the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Abdullah bin Touq, the Secretary-General of the Executive Council in Ajman, Dr. Saeed Al Matroushi, and the Assistant Director General for Strategy and Innovation in Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Ministry of Cabinet and Future Affairs, Hoda Al Hashemi, CEO of Civil Service College, UK, Sonny Leung, Head of Employment and Public Administration at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Daniel Gerson, and Adviser on Digital Affairs in Government Estonia, Martin Kavitz, and a number of college leaders.
The fourth edition of the Public Policy Forum focuses on six themes: “Flexible government and the ingredients for success”, “Soft power”, “Happiness and quality of life”, “Flexibility”, “Looking ahead” and “Keeping up with the international business environment” ».
It is noteworthy that previous sessions of the Emirates Public Policy Forum welcomed more than 2000 participants from around the world, discussed more than 50 topics, hosted 135 international speakers, and witnessed more than 16 million interactions through social media.