Amar Hakim: Iraq Poised for Historic Reconstruction Based on Knowledge
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Sayyid Amar Hakim, head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, addressed the Hakim Award conference in Baghdad, emphasizing its significance beyond an annual ceremony. He described it as a national and international platform for knowledge production, applied research, and scientific policy-making.
Hakim highlighted the initiative of the Enki Institute for Studies and Research in organizing the conference, stressing that the Hakim Award aims to link science with martyrdom and transition the legacy of Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim from memory to the field of planning, innovation, and the future construction of Iraq.
Hakim stated that unlike other common awards in the Arab world, the Hakim Award is not merely an honor for personalities but is intended for research that offers practical, implementable, and effective solutions for the government and society. These solutions can be directly used in the decision-making of responsible institutions, he added.
The head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement criticized the significant gap between academic theses and the actual needs of the government. He emphasized that the time for decision-making without data and research is over and that universities, research institutions, and the government must operate in a shared cycle.
Hakim outlined four main themes of the conference, which he termed the initial map for Iraq’s development:
- International relations and global partnerships aimed at transforming Iraq from a field of conflict to an active player in global politics and economics.
- Education, culture, and knowledge, focusing on restoring the credibility of schools and universities and preventing brain drain.
- Economics and sustainable development, aimed at transitioning from an oil-based economy to a diversified, productive, and knowledge-based economy.
- Social issues, particularly combating drug abuse, by designing comprehensive strategies based on prevention, treatment, and community empowerment.
Hakim emphasized that Iraq is currently in an exceptional state of stability and moderation, providing a historic opportunity to initiate an efficient scientific revolution. This revolution can steer the government towards knowledge-based and efficient governance, he noted.
Addressing researchers, universities, and study centers, Hakim stated that the country needs applied research to solve problems such as poverty, unemployment, and corruption. He called for the formation of an Iraqi school of applied studies. He also urged the government and parliament to incorporate the conference’s outcomes into their decision-making mechanisms and prevent the recommendations from being archived.
In closing, Sayyid Amar Hakim honored the memory of Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim, emphasizing that the best loyalty to the martyrs’ blood is to build a modern, just, and efficient Iraq, and that the Hakim Award should be a lasting symbol of the connection between faith, knowledge, and national reform.
