Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Baghdad Documentation Department at our Center organized an off-plan workshop on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall, attended by a number of professors and academics. The workshop, titled “Factors Motivating Youth in Decision-Making,” was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Rasha Issa Fares, Head of the Baghdad Documentation Department. It was presented by Lecturer Dr. Liqaa Shakir Khattar Al-Shuraifi, a faculty member at our Center, and Researcher Dr. Ibtisam Hadi Kazem from the University of Baghdad.
The speakers discussed the goal of enhancing youth awareness of the importance of their active participation in shaping decisions—both at the university and community levels—while helping students acquire essential decision-making skills and develop their leadership abilities to prepare a generation capable of assuming responsibility.
The workshop focused on several key themes, including the concept and significance of decision-making, clarifying both its theoretical and practical foundations, and its impact on personal and professional development. It also addressed youth participation in university and community life, presenting examples of student initiatives—both volunteer-based and institutional—that strengthen youth presence in decision-making and leadership positions.The researchers emphasized effective decision-making through practical exercises involving the analysis of alternatives, risk assessment, and selection of optimal solutions. They also shared successful youth experiences, as participants presented real-life stories that inspired the audience and demonstrated the ability of young people to take initiative and lead—a crucial step in developing self-motivated, aware, and proactive individuals. The workshop adopted an interactive approach, engaging participants through group discussions and the study of real-world cases relevant to both individuals and society.
In conclusion, the Center’s administration expressed its appreciation to the presenters, wishing them continued success and achievement in their academic and professional endeavors.
