In its continuous efforts to fulfill its mission in increasing knowledge and improving the state of the Arab World, the Young Arab Leaders (YAL) have introduced the Knowledge Exchange Initiative, which aims to promote the sharing of expertise between the different Arab countries, particularly in the public sector. Knowledge and expertise are vital components of any process which aims to create an environment in which youth can develop and flourish as leaders in their sectors and in their communities.

The Launch
The Knowledge Exchange Initiative was successfully launched in February in Jordan. The first initiative is based on the sharing of expertise between the UAE and Jordan.

Her Excellencey Nadia Al Saeed, Jordan’s Minister of Information & Communications Technology and member of YAL, was presented with two seats on the Dubai School of Government’s (DSG) Harvard taught E-Government executive education program. Seats on the course will also be presented to the heads of E-government initiatives in other Arab countries.

A second Knowledge Exchange initiative will take place in June 2005 where distinguished candidates from various investment promotion entities in Arab countries will be visiting Dubai on an Investment Promotions study tour.

Targets
Four other programs will be launched in 2005 involving expertise sharing in different fields of knowledge.