Lech Walesa Highlights The Positive Impacts And Values Behind Making The Most Out Of Change In The Digital Age

The second and last day of the seventh edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), opened with an inspiring session led by IGCF 2018’s Guest of Honour, Nobel Peace Laureate and former Polish President Lech Walesa, and HE Tariq Saeed Allay, Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB).

Moderated by Maqsoud Kruse, Executive Director of Hedayah Centre, Lech Walesa reiterated the messages and advice communicated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, during his inaugural speech at IGCF 2018, underlining the importance of sustaining the traditional and cultural values and identity of a nation, when undergoing a series of changes in the Digital Age.

He also called on European countries to use Sharjah’s government communication experience as a role model, especially in the integration of modern tools when developing a leading government communication framework. During his address, Walesa outlined historical transformations that led to drastic changes in the world since the birth of the age of technology and machine.

He said: “The entire world has gone through the so-called ‘age of the word’, which referenced the age of information. As it continues to experience rapid change with technology, it has overwhelmed mankind’s connection with its traditional values and cultural identities.”