TECOM Knowledge clusters highlight leading trends in education and human resources in Seoul

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Held from 4 - 6 November under the theme 'Creative Talents for Global Collaboration', the 3rd Global HR Forum discussed the need for developing competitive human resources in the current age of global sourcing and cross-border workforce mobility. The forum underlined the importance of global competence as the key issue for all international organizations, governments, enterprises and individuals, specifically in today's scenario that reflects enhanced competitiveness and calls for increased collaborations.

Dr Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director of Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City, addressed a session on 'Renovating Leading Universities to Accommodate Future Changes', outlining DIAC's offerings to cater to the future industrial and economic needs of Dubai.

A pivotal platform for the international community to exchange best practices and develop progressive agendas on HRD, the knowledge clusters' participation in the event proved crucial for developing a deeper understanding of prevailing practices between the East and the West, besides highlighting the benefits of international collaboration in HR and education.

Dr Kazim, said:

'We are pleased to participate in the Global HR Forum organised by the Government of Korea to promote the sharing of knowledge and experiences among human resource experts. Through exploring innovative solutions and sharing best practices in human resource development in education, enterprise and government, in addition to building bilateral ties, we can work together to grow the industry globally. Through these measures, we aim to raise HR management standards in the region.'

Addressing the forum on 'Building Partnerships between Education and Industrial Fields', Ibrahim Moosa Jamel, Director for Business Development - Dubai Knowledge Village, highlighted the relevance of developing higher education and human resource management in the region.

In his presentation, Jamel shared the finding of a multi-country study conducted by Dubai Knowledge Village in conjunction with AC Nielsen covering 16 countries. Revealing a 'strong need' for better education among the study's focus countries, the report also showed an increasing tendency among students to seek higher education in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and France, a fact substantiated by both UNESCO statistics of student movements as well as primary research. The study additionally highlighted that most of this movement is motivated by better education and future job prospects.

The Global HR Forum in Seoul focused on a diversity of specific topics including higher education innovation for the nurturing of creative talents, corporate evolution and human resources management, public sector roles in HRD, and international cooperative efforts for talent development.

In-depth sessions prepared by global experts identified new ways for efficient accumulation and distribution of creative experiences.

The forum attracted participation from policy makers in education and training, representatives from institutions, experts and researchers, besides HR specialists and global leaders.

Earlier this year, Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) hosted 'Global HR Forum 2008' in cooperation with the Government of Korea to foster partnership and share industry practices between Korea and the Middle East.

The Government of Korea inaugurated the Global Human Resources Forum in 2006, in collaboration with The Korea Economic Daily in order to garner worldwide effort to develop and utilize competent human resources, and promote stronger collaboration between governments, enterprises and educational institutions.