When dialogue and discussion can initiate progress

The World Government Summit — an annual gathering of leaders, experts and thinkers — held in Dubai every February is a platform to collaborate and exchange knowledge. The focus is on harnessing innovation and technology to solve the challenges facing humanity with the aim of creating a positive impact for the citizens of the world. The Government in 2071, an initiative launched by the summit, is a case in point as it sets the year 2071 as the target for megatrends, innovations and life-changing technology so that nations prepare themselves for the future. Such perspectives, while helping governments strategise for the future, will galvanise and give direction to the private sector and innovators to shift direction to accommodate the changing trends. The movers and shakers of the world have, therefore, converged in Dubai for the seventh edition of the summit held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Even as the topics of discussion range from climate change and post-conflict reconciliation to fiscal policies and better governance, the summit provides the opportunity for leaders to speak of their policies. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran

Khan, while speaking about his vision for his country and its key role in the region and globally, underscored his government’s influential work at home and abroad and the direction his government is taking to make the most of its wealth — its human capital — all of which will contribute towards a better future for the youth in his country. It is noteworthy that Khan, who has been striving to establish a fresh model for improvement of institutions, was able to make transparent his nation’s goals to the gathering of leaders, including Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director. In a scenario where conflicts and strife mar the peace of nations impeding growth and development, it is remarkable for Dubai to host a summit where the best in the field gather to brainstorm for a better future. When strategies are discussed, innovative, creative and out-of-the box ideas emerge which augurs well for a world where progressive change should be a constant.

It is noteworthy that Khan, who has been striving to establish a fresh model for improvement of institutions, was able to make transparent his nation’s goals