‘Innovation key to growth of economy’

Manama : Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza yesterday highlighted the importance of innovation and increased productivity in light of the challenges faced by the government and the private sector in terms of population growth, financial and economic changes.

Dr. Mirza explained the required elements in ministries and companies to reach satisfactory results in increasing productivity and innovation as he delivered the keynote address at the 18th International Productivity Conference, held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa at the Gulf Hotel.

During his presentation at the event, under the slogan “New Ways to Innovate and Increase Productivity”, Dr. Mirza focussed on the relationship between innovation and productivity and their role in the sustainable energy sector in Bahrain and the pursuit of good leadership to secure sustainable development in the country.

The minister said one of the important steps taken by Bahrain in its endeavour to secure a green environment and clean energy was the setting up of the Sustainable Energy Unit in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program. The unit is concerned with encouraging investment in renewable energies.