Some thing like this?
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"The leaders of tomorrow are our focus and the foundation of the future. Our duty is to advance their skills and knowledge to continually enhance the quality of public administration." HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Launched in 2005 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai as the first research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world.The School aims to support good governance in the UAE and the Arab world, and build future leaders through an integrated system offering education and training programs, as well as research and studies.
The School's operations are founded on global best practices developed in collaboration with the Kennedy School at Harvard University, and it is considered a unique model for academic institutions in that it focuses on the practical side of governance.The School also collaborates with several government and private institutions both regionally and internationally.
The overall design and implementation of training programs is built on the foundation of scientific thought and is inspired by the reality of Arab public administration and with a view to addressing the issues and helping future leaders meet the challenges facing public administration in various parts of the Arab world.The School also organizes international and regional conferences and specialized workshops, and holds forums to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge between Arab region and the world.
MBRSG - About the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government
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Vision:
World Pioneer in applied knowledge of government administration
Mission:
Mohamed Bin Rashid School of Government is committed to the advancement of good public governance in Dubai, UAE and the Arab World by serving as a knowledge platform for producing applied research, disseminating best practice and empowering leaders & policy makers.
Core Values:
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Performance Excellence
- Successful Partnership
- Contribute to Society
MBRSG Pillars of Excellence:
- Students & Trainees
Shape the future of public policy in the area by educating potential leaders.
- Entities
Invest in regional capabilities to deliver intelligent services and enhance knowledge sharing.
- Society
Equip the Government decision makers with knowledge to lead socio-economic development through research.
MBRSG - MBRSG's strategic objectives
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Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government
Fact Sheet
Founded:2005
Patron:HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai
Program and Knowledge Partners:Arab Media Group, Brookings Institution, Cisco, Dubai Courts, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai Media, Inc., Etisalat, Executive Council of Dubai, Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Global Development Network, Government of Egypt, Government of Iraq, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore), Microsoft, Ministry of Federal National Council Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister of the UAE, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, OECD, Royal Family Council Bahrain, Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development, Social Science Research Council, UNDP, UNPAN, World Bank, World Economic Forum, Young Arab Leaders.
Vision: World Pioneer in applied knowledge of government administration
Mission: Mohamed Bin Rashid School of Government is committed to the advancement of good public governance in Dubai, UAE and the Arab World by serving as a knowledge platform for producing applied research, disseminating best practice and empowering leaders & policy makers.
Researchers:25 research fellows and associates
Research Specializations:public administration and governance, gender and public policy, economic development, youth inclusion, education, operations management, community development, e-government
Executive Education:Over 1500 high level private and public officials from throughout the region have attended MBRSG executive education courses since they began in 2006. Some courses are delivered in cooperation with Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Customized courses delivered to institutions include the Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA), the Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development, the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, the Government of Iraq, Etisalat, the Central Bank of the UAE, Dubai Courts, and the Media Leadership Program.
Master Program:The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is an intensive, multidisciplinary program which empowers aspiring leaders from across the Arab world to successfully address the challenges and maximize the opportunities they face as public sector professionals.
MBRSG - Facts about the School of Government
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thanks for sharing this piece. So it's already in practice and can be considered in our case as a model to study and to proceed with founding one of our own.
