300 Young Global Leaders Gather In Myanmar For Annual Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Some 300 Young Global Leaders (YGLs) gathered in Yangon, Myanmar, on Monday for the Annual Summit ahead of the World Economic Forum on East Asia, which will take place in Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw, from June 5-7.
The summit aims to enlighten young leaders on the issues faced by Myanmar by encouraging cross-learning with local leaders and promoting an environment that results in tangible impacts on some of the most pressing issues facing the country, according to a statement issued by the World Economic Forum on Monday.

The statement said that the key part of the programme is a series of 'Impact Journeys' which focus on arts and culture, business and entrepreneurialism, capacity building, education and healthcare, inclusive growth, peace and reconciliation, and poverty eradication.

YGLs will be given the opportunity to visit a range of local organisations and meet leaders and beneficiaries. The organisations include art galleries, NGOs, businesses, social enterprises, schools, health clinics and a peace-building centre.

This experience will enable YGLs to build lasting relationships, give something back to organisations and the community, and share the experience globally, according to the statement.

The YGLs come from different parts of the world, including India, Australia, Malaysia, the US, Mexico, the UK, France, Sweden and Singapore.

"They represent businesses, governments, civil societies, arts and cultural enterprises, the academia and the media as well as social entrepreneurs," said Maxwell Hall, Senior Media Manager, World Economic Forum's Communications Department.

The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a unique, multi-stakeholder community of more than 700 exceptional young leaders who are committed to shaping the future of the world.

These young leaders who are under the age of 40 had been handpicked after a strict selection process to represent the body that promotes diversity.

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