Manama, Bahrain Bourse, in cooperation with INJAZ Bahrain, launched the 7th Edition of the Smart Investor Programme.
The programme, which has become integral to the government school curriculum, is designed to develop fundamental financial literacy skills amongst 4th grade elementary students.
Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain, expressed her enthusiasm for the Smart Investor Programme, highlighting its role as a key element in INJAZ Bahrain’s mission to equip Bahraini youth with essential life skills.
“The Smart Investor Programme is a cornerstone of our mission to empower the youth of Bahrain with essential life skills. Financial literacy is a critical component of this empowerment, and we are delighted to see the positive impact this programme has had on thousands of students over the years. We look forward to another successful edition of the programme, HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa added.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of
Bahrain Bourse, highlighted the importance of the Smart Investor Programme, noting that it demonstrates Bahrain Bourse’s ongoing commitment to promoting financial literacy from a young age.
He highlighted that by providing students with the necessary knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, the programme helps build a financially responsible future generation.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim expressed pride in continuing the initiative in collaboration with INJAZ Bahrain, while also acknowledging the support of the Ministry of Education and the programme’s sponsors, including Ahli United Bank as Gold Sponsor, and Bank ABC and the National Bank of Kuwait as Silver Sponsors.
The Smart Investor Programme employs interactive edutainment activities to engage students in learning the basics of money management and saving, inspiring them to make informed and responsible financial decisions. The programme consists of seven themed sessions that guide students through critical financial concepts, includi
ng Thinking, Specifying, Planning, Execution, Saving, Progression, and Evaluation.
Through their participation in the programme, students will gain the ability to identify various financial payment methods, such as debit and credit cards, cash, and cheques. They will also learn key financial literacy terms, understand the importance of saving, and acquire essential financial planning principles.
Since its inauguration during the academic year 2018-2019, the Smart Investor Programme has made a significant impact, reaching over 40,500 students at private and government schools in Bahrain supported by more than 1,200 volunteers. The programme’s fourth edition introduced a national competition, further enhancing students’ financial decision-making skills and fostering creativity and entrepreneurship.
Source: Bahrain News Agency