UAE And Dominican Republic Establish Partnership For Government Modernisation And Capacity Building

The UAE and the Dominican Republic have initiated a partnership to exchange expertise in government modernisation, capacity building, and future skills development. This collaboration is part of the UAE Government Experience Exchange Programme, which aims to share best practices and innovative governance models globally. The initiative also aligns with the UAE's strategy to enhance strategic partnerships across the Caribbean.

The agreement was formalised by Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, and Luis Madera Sued, Deputy Minister of Planning and Public Investment from the Dominican Republic. Lootah highlighted that including the Dominican Republic in this programme reflects growing international trust in the UAE's approach to government modernisation.

Lootah emphasised the UAE's dedication to strengthening ties with Caribbean nations across various sectors, including knowledge exchange and government development. He stated that this programme acts as a global platform for sharing insights into governance, public sector innovation, and capacity building. The aim is to enhance government performance and societal well-being while helping countries develop adaptable governance models.

According to Lootah, "The programme serves as a global platform for sharing knowledge in the fields of governance, public sector innovation, and capacity building." This initiative seeks to positively impact government operations and prepare nations for future challenges by developing agile governance models.

Luis Madera Sued expressed the Dominican Republic's keen interest in deepening cooperation with the UAE. He noted that such collaboration would directly support their strategic plans and future policy initiatives. The focus is particularly on areas related to government reform and modernisation.

Madera Sued highlighted that this partnership aligns with their country's goals for strategic planning and policy development. By engaging with the UAE's expertise, they aim to bolster their efforts in government reform.

This bilateral partnership underscores both nations' commitment to fostering international cooperation in governance. It reflects a shared vision of enhancing governmental capabilities through mutual learning and exchange of best practices.

With inputs from WAM