WORLD GOVERNMENT SUMMIT (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – IR)

Context: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the World Government Summit, Burj Khalifa in Dubai lit up with the words 'Guest of Honor - Republic of India.

World Government Summit

• About: An annual global gathering since 2013, uniting world leaders, policymakers, experts, and thought leaders.
• Aim: To anticipate future opportunities and challenges while addressing pressing global issues
• Established: Under the leadership of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
• Held: Annually in Dubai, UAE.
• Theme: "Shaping Future Governments"
• Six Main Themes:
• Government Acceleration and Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence and The Next Frontiers
• Reimagining Development and Future Economies
• Future Societies and Education
• Sustainability and The New Global Shifts
• Urbanization and Global Health Priorities

Summit Objectives

• Explore the agenda of the next generation of governments.
• Focus on harnessing innovation and technology to address universal challenges.
• Champion the mission of shaping future governments and creating a better future for humanity.

Significance Of World Governments Summit

• Catalyzing Global Collaboration: The summit functions as a premier forum for international governance actors to synergize efforts, exchange diverse viewpoints, and navigate complex global dynamics.
• Humanitarian Conundrums: It facilitates the crafting of efficacious interventions for pressing development and humanitarian challenges.
• Forging Proactive Strategies for an Uncertain Future: The summit serves as a global platform for constructing proactive strategies to surmount emergent challenges and fostering social stability through the exchange of best practices.