Youth City 2030

An annual initiative that has been running since 2010, this project aims to create a dynamic space equipped with multiple facilities for training, development, and enhancing the skills of young people. It focuses on five key areas: leadership and entrepreneurship, arts, media, science and technology, and sports. The environment is designed to be both engaging and educational, providing a balanced mix of learning and entertainment.

The project plays a crucial role in enabling Bahraini youth to actively participate in society, fostering innovation, and promoting the concept of entrepreneurship. It encourages young individuals to transform their talents or skills into entrepreneurial ventures, contributing to personal and professional growth

Objectives:

• Empower Bahraini youth with the skills needed to enter the labor market.

• Promote the concepts and values ​​of productivity, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking among young people.

• Diversify the skills and specializations of young people in line with the requirements of the labor market.

• Identify young talents, nurturing them and highlighting them.

Duration of the Initiative:

6 weeks

 

Positive Impact (Indicators and Outputs of the Initiative):

• Distinguished youth talents in various fields.

• Youth national role models capable of contributing to development and productivity.

• Partnerships and opportunities for cooperation with institutions in various sectors.

• Youth-led entrepreneurial projects and innovative solutions.

Over the past 13 years, the project has successfully offered over 970 training programs, provided approximately 36,200 training opportunities, and benefited more than 28,500 individuals.

Preparation Phase:

• Defining objectives and target groups.

• Developing activities and programs for each field (Leadership, Arts, Media, Science and Technology, Sports).

• Setting appropriate dates and times.

2. Identifying Partners:

• Collaborating with governmental and private institutions, universities, and social organizations.

• Engaging experts in various fields.

3. Structure of Organizing Committees:

• Forming a central committee and specialized sub-committees.

• Defining roles and responsibilities.

4. Timeline:

• Developing a schedule for activities and phases.

• Setting evaluation and follow-up schedules.

5. Media Plan:

• Developing a media strategy for promotion through various means.

• Cooperating with local and international media outlets.

6. Identifying Necessary Resources:

• Identifying staff and volunteers requirements.

• Allocating the required budget.

• Providing venues and facilities.

• Providing necessary equipment and software.

7. Participant Selection Mechanism:

• Defining selection criteria and organizing the registration process.

• Conducting interviews or questionnaires.

8. Participation Requirements:

• Participants must be Bahraini youth.

• The participant’s age should be between 9 and 35 years.

Implementation Phase:

1. Registration for the Program:

• Opening registration through the “Eshabab” mobile application.

• Ensuring the collection of necessary data from participants, such as personal information and previous experiences.

• Reviewing and filtering applications and selecting qualified participants.

2. Initiative Management and Performance Monitoring:

• Assigning a specialized administrative team to organize and monitor the workflow.

• Establishing a mechanism for communicating with participants and answering their inquiries.

• • Monitoring the timely implementation of activities to ensure adherence to the project timeline, while evaluating progress towards the achievement of defined objectives and making necessary adjustments to stay on track.

• Evaluating performance periodically through questionnaires or interviews with participants.

• Addressing challenges and problems quickly and effectively to ensure the continuity of the initiative.

3. Documentation:

• Documenting all activities and events through photos and videos.

• Preserving important documents such as performance reports, registration forms, and agreements.

• Preparing periodic reports to showcase achievements and challenges.

• Documenting participant experiences and certificates related to the programs.

Post-Initiative Phase:

1. Evaluating the Initiative:

• Setting Evaluation Criteria: Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as the number of participants, level of engagement, and achievement of set objectives.

• Data Collection: Gathering data from participants, trainers, and partners about their experience with the program.

• Conducting Surveys or Interviews: Assessing participant satisfaction with training activities, organization, and support provided.

• Analyzing Results: Comparing actual performance with set objectives and measuring the positive impact of the initiative.

• Reviewing Challenges: Analyzing difficulties faced by participants or organizers and suggesting solutions for future improvement.

2. Preparing the Final Report:

• Summarizing Activities: Including details about the activities and programs that were implemented during the initiative.

• Presenting Results: Presenting evaluation results based on the defined criteria and explaining the overall impact of the initiative.

• Recommendations and Improvements: Providing recommendations for improvement in future initiatives based on the experience and evaluation.

• Highlighting Achievements: Showcasing successes and projects achieved by participants.

• Documenting Lessons Learned: Including lessons learned from the program and using them to improve future programs.
• Reviewing the Report: Ensuring that the report is comprehensive and accurate and then submitting it to the relevant authorities.