(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB), represented by the Institute of Public Administration, has signed a joint scope of work with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), aimed at preparing government talents capable of innovation and supporting the path toward sustainable development.
The signing ceremony was attended by HE the CSGDB president and National Planning Council Secretary-General Dr Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak al-Khalifa, and HBKU president Dr Ahmad M Hasnah.
The scope of work was signed by Institute of Public Administration director Maha Masoud al-Marri, and HBKU director of Strategic Planning and Partnerships Maria Bader al-Dafa.
Al-Marri said that the signing of this joint scope of work with the HBKU is an important milestone in the journey of building national capacities, adding that they, together, aim to develop training programmes and applied research that reflect national priorities and align with future directions.
She stressed that they are confident that this co-operation will contribute to preparing innovative government talents capable of supporting Qatar's sustainable development path.
Al-Dafa stated that they are proud to collaborate with a leading national institution such as the CSGDB, adding that this partnership embodies THE HBKU's commitment to supporting national entities in enhancing excellence across their fields and initiatives.
The joint scope of work aims to support various areas such as scientific research, institutional development, preparation of applied studies and research, and the design of advanced training programmes.
It also covers the development of the national employment co-ordination platform "Kawader" using artificial intelligence (AI), promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, and strengthening partnerships between the government sector and academic institutions. – QNA

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