The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) issued a statement on Saturday showing the countries that have achieved the most progress in the Global Knowledge Index 2020, with Egypt advancing by 10 ranks compared to 2019. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and MBRF first unveiled the 2020 results of the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) in December during a press conference in Dubai, which was streamed globally. “The Global Knowledge Index inspires countries to formulate forward-thinking strategies to support knowledge and promote it as a main component in establishing a strong knowledge economy”, the statement read. The Index recognizes the multidimensional nature of knowledge systems in all contexts and applications relating to economic and social structures. pre-university education; technical and vocational education and training; higher education; research, development and innovation; information and communications technology; economy; and general enabling environment.

Source: Egypt Independent February 27, 2021 15:22 UTC