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PAAP Webinar 17 on Youth Dividend and Future Policymaking | PAAP Webinar Series 2.0
PAAP Webinar 17 on Youth Dividend and Future Policymaking | PAAP Webinar Series 2.0
Event Overview
Event: Webinar 17 – PAAP Webinar Series 2.0
Theme: Advancing Public Administration Excellence
Topic: The Youth Dividend: Shaping Future Policymakers and Civil Servants
Date: Tuesday, 28th October 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Guest Speaker: Mr. Afzaal Mahmood, Former Ambassador to UAE and Bahrain
Speaker Bio
Mr. Afzaal Mahmood is a seasoned diplomat and public sector leader, having served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. With decades of experience in diplomacy, governance, and international relations, he has played a significant role in representing Pakistan at the global level. His expertise spans public leadership, institutional development, and youth engagement in governance. Mr. Mahmood is widely respected for his strategic insight into public service, policymaking, and statecraft.
The Public Administration Association of Pakistan (PAAP) successfully conducted Webinar 17 under its Webinar Series 2.0, focusing on “The Youth Dividend: Shaping Future Policymakers and Civil Servants.” The session explored the critical role of youth in strengthening public administration and governance systems. Mr. Afzaal Mahmood, Former Ambassador to the UAE and Bahrain, delivered an insightful discussion on nurturing leadership skills, ethical governance, and policy competence among young professionals. He emphasized the importance of institutional mentoring, civic responsibility, and strategic capacity building to prepare future civil servants and policymakers. The webinar attracted students, academics, and public sector professionals, fostering an engaging dialogue on youth empowerment and governance reform. This session reaffirmed PAAP’s commitment to developing future-ready public administrators and promoting inclusive, sustainable governance in Pakistan.
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