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Source-This post on World Governments Summit 2024 is based on the article “Prime Minister’s participation in World Governments Summit 2024” published in “PIB” on 14th February 2024.
Why in the News?
Recently, Prime Minister Modi has attended the World Government Summit 2024 in the UAE as a guest of honor. He was a guest of honor at the summit in 2018 as well.
What is World Governments Summit?
1. About– It is an annual event where leaders, policymakers, experts, and thinkers from around the world meet to discuss and tackle important global issues.
2. Started– It started in 2013 under the leadership of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
3. Location– It takes place every year in Dubai, UAE.
4. Summit activities focus– The Summit in its diverse activities explores how governments can use innovation and technology to solve global challenges for humanity in the future.
5. 2024 Theme: Shaping the Future Governments.
6. The summit agenda will also focus on six main themes:
a. Government Acceleration and Transformation
b. Artificial Intelligence and The Next Frontiers
c. Reimagining Development and Future Economies
d. Future Societies and Education
e. Sustainability and The New Global Shifts
f. Urbanization and Global Health Priorities
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