Special Features
Dubai School of Government
"The leaders of tomorrow are our focus and the foundation of the future. Our duty is to advance their skills and knowledge to continually enhance the quality of public administration." HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Dubai School of Government (DSG) is a research and teaching institution focusing on public policy in the Arab world.Established in 2005 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School, DSG aims to promote good governance through enhancing the region’s capacity for effective public policy.
Toward this goal, the Dubai School of Government also collaborates with regional and global institutions in its research and training programs. In addition, the School organizes policy forums and international conferences to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote critical debate on public policy in the Arab world.
The School is committed to the creation of knowledge, the dissemination of best practice and the training of policy makers in the Arab world. To achieve this mission, the School is developing strong capabilities to support research and teaching programs including
* applied research in public policy and management;
* master’s degrees in public policy and public administration;
* executive education for senior officials and executives; and,
* knowledge forums for scholars and policy makers.
Dubai School of Government
Fact Sheet
Founded: 2005
Patron: HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai
The Dubai School of Government was established in cooperation with the Harvard Kennedy School
Program and Knowledge Partners: Arab Media Group, Brookings Institution, Cisco, Dubai Courts, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai Media, Inc., Etisalat, Executive Council of Dubai, Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Global Development Network, Government of Egypt, Government of Iraq, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore), Microsoft, Ministry of Federal National Council Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister of the UAE, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, OECD, Royal Family Council Bahrain, Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development, Social Science Research Council, UNDP, UNPAN, World Bank, World Economic Forum, Young Arab Leaders
Mission: The Dubai School of Government is committed to the advancement of good governance in the Arab world by serving as a platform for the creation of applied research, the dissemination of best practice and the education of policy makers in the region.
Researchers: 25 research fellows and associates
Research Specializations: public administration and governance, gender and public policy, economic development, youth inclusion, operations management, community development, e-government
Executive Education: Over 1000 high level private and public officials from throughout the region have attended DSG executive education courses since they began in 2006. Some courses delivered in cooperation with the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Customized courses delivered to institutions including the Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA), the Mohammed bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development, the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, the Government of Iraq, Etisalat, the Central Bank of the UAE, Dubai Courts, and the Media Leadership Program.
Master’s programs:
* Master in Public Administration (MPA) beginning in Academic Year 2008-09
* Master in Public Policy (MPP) beginning in Academic Year 2009-10
Diploma Programs: The Executive Diploma in Public Administration, offered with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, began in March 2008.
Website: http://www.dsg.ae
