Tamkeen launches 2015-2017 Strategy Consultation Forum today

Press release

Published September 28th, 2014 - 06:20 GMT

Al Bawaba

Tamkeen will hold today, Sunday the 28^th of September, the first of two sessions for the 2015-2017 Draft Strategy Consultation Forum starting 8:30 AM and until 12:00 PM.

During the session, Tamkeen’s Executive Management team, headed by the Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer, his Excellency Shaikh Mohammed Bin Essa Al Khalifa, will present Tamkeen’s Draft strategy for 2015-2017 to more than 250 participants each day from different backgrounds, including business owners, entrepreneurs, employees, job seekers, students, and representatives from different organisations and entities.

The strategy will also be uploaded online on Tamkeen’s Website, and visitors will be able to register, download and provide feedback via an online form until the end of October 2014. In addition, the hashtag #TamkeenStrategy can be used on twitter and instagram during the event for discussion and updates.

For those interested in attending the second session on Monday the 29^th of September, please register (Mandatory before participating) by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 39777822.

Background Information

Tamkeen

Tamkeen is a public authority established in August 2006, tasked with supporting Bahrain’s private sector and positioning it as the key driver of economic growth and development. Tamkeen is one of the cornerstones of Bahrain’s national reform initiatives and Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.

Tamkeen has two primary objectives - firstly, foster the development and growth of enterprises, and second provide support to enhance the productivity and training of the national workforce. To achieve these objectives -Tamkeen’s 2018-2020 strategy focuses on Diversifying offerings, Accelerate delivery and Sustaining Impact.