Sharjah forum explores solutions to pressing global issues

Sharjah: Urgent humanitarian, economic and social issues and innovative solutions will be at the center of the 11th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Sharjah.

The “Challenges and Solutions” forum, on September 28 and 29, will offer 12 activities led by more than 50 experts and intellectuals.

The opening day of the annual event organized by the International Government Communication Center (IGCC) – an initiative of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) – will kick off with “Session on Media Agenda: Theoretical Reality and labor market”.

The session will discuss the relevance of journalism and traditional media programs to meet labor market demands and make recommendations to achieve the development aspects required to be in line with current needs.

The brainstorming session “Challenges of entrepreneurs Who has the solutions?” will focus on economic changes and technological developments that pose challenges for entrepreneurs. The insights shared by the speakers will inspire entrepreneurs and inspire them to take action to keep pace with the entrepreneurial environment at national, regional and global levels.

The “Writing Room” project includes a series of workshops aimed at discovering promising new talents and giving them the opportunity to develop their writing skills, as well as working on sustainable strategies by qualifying and training content writers. .

The discussion “Generational Dialogue: Media Experiences and Knowledge” will allow students of journalism and media faculties to benefit from the expertise and experience of Arab media managers who will share their visions and perspectives and answer questions from the public.

The “Shaping a New World for Refugees” brainstorming session will explore ways to integrate refugees into societies to fulfill their aspirations to enjoy a decent life.

The session will also discuss innovative solutions to overcome economic crises resulting from the burden of seeking refuge and highlight ways to establish sustainable projects that balance the needs of refugees and the communities in which they reside.

During the “Government Communication Tools and Effective Impact” workshop, participants will benefit from an interactive session highlighting effective communication skills for spokespersons, including writing, reading, listening, speaking. presentation skills and body language.

It will also highlight the tools to influence the audience and deliver factual and compelling messages in the shortest and most effective way.

The Job Shadowing Program will provide training for employees and students led by a team of experts using a hands-on approach to develop their skills and prepare them for the job market. The program consists of five main components: Job Shadow Program, News Publishing, Smart Media Platform, Media Etiquette, and Social Media Page Design.

The second activity under the title, Government Communication Chat, is an interactive and innovative discourse platform that will bring together government officials.

It will serve as a focal point to initiate direct lines of communication between officials and the public to exchange knowledge and expertise.

The Researchers Platform is a qualitative initiative to provide knowledge-related content and a database for all matters related to government communication such as research, studies, books, references and global best practices.

It aims to become an essential reference for workers, researchers and academics in the field as well as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and research to ensure the development of national, regional and international governmental communication.

The “Project Management Skills in Light of Government Communication” workshop will highlight the requirements for managing projects more effectively and efficiently.

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge on all project management topics, including how to select ideas and establish projects, the practical approach to planning and financial planning; the definition of the scope of work and the constitution of the teams, as well as the practical approach to the monitoring and control of the project.

On the first day of the fourth Sharjah Youth Forum, “Challenges and Opportunities of the Youth Council” will highlight the roles and achievements of local youth councils, the most important challenges and ways to overcome them with ideas innovative; and the role of young people in facilitating the work of youth councils.

A panel discussion, “Influencers and the Genius of Social Conditioning”, will highlight how governments can use influencers as an innovative and effective modern tool to influence behavior change in societies and become more adaptive, balanced and in tune with successive global developments.