MLSD Minister sponsors the graduation ceremony of the "International Diploma in Institutional Innovation" program
29-11-2020
Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, the Bahrain Society for Women’s Development today (Sunday) held a virtual ceremony to honour the graduates of its accredited International Diploma in Institutional Innovation. The event brought together 83 trainees and representatives of 60 civil‑society and governmental organisations from Bahrain, the Gulf and other Arab states, alongside experts in sustainable‑development affairs. The Corporate Innovation Training Programme, launched by the Bahrain Society for Women’s Development on a virtual platform for NGOs, aims to improve the services they provide through innovative methods and an integrated system. It offers practical solutions that enable participants to turn challenges into opportunities for success and to develop a supportive corporate work environment. In his live video address, Humaidan observed that the launch of the Corporate Innovation Diploma — together with other programmes and initiatives spearheaded by civil-society organisations during these exceptional health circumstances — and the astute use of technology demonstrate that challenges are not barriers but catalysts for sustained work, productivity, and the achievement of goals. Accordingly, he reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting pioneering initiatives adopted by Bahrain’s civil‑society institutions. The Minister praised the Bahrain Society for Women’s Development for its effective contribution to national efforts that empower women and advance their role in construction and development. By adopting a series of high‑quality programmes, the Society is preparing female leaders and strengthening their capabilities. Congratulating the graduates of the Corporate Innovation Programme, he stressed that the International Diploma in Leading Corporate Innovation for Civil‑Society Organisations will help embed a culture of innovation and prudent investment that enhances organisational performance. He also expressed his gratitude to all attendees, participants and supporting partners. For his part, His Excellency Mr. Mustafa Al Sayed, Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, emphasised the importance of sustaining projects and programmes adopted by civil-society organisations through the adoption of innovative, evidence-based methods to empower women and youth. He noted that institutional culture is achieved by stimulating creativity and self‑esteem among employees, as well as by enhancing work quality. He also highlighted the role NGOs play in driving national development. Ms. Khadija Al Sayed, President of the Bahrain Society for Women’s Development, highlighted the significance of adopting the Institutional Innovation Programme model across all NGOs. The Society has integrated this approach into its projects and now seeks to disseminate it more widely, given innovation’s role in enhancing the quality of services delivered to the community. She emphasised the need to generate ideas and solutions on sound scientific foundations to serve every segment of society more effectively. The virtual ceremony featured presentations on the Institutional Innovation Programme and concluded with the recognition of contributing partners and the conferral of diplomas on the programme’s graduates.