The Scotland Forum

Initiative for Global Innovation, Development, Culture and Exchange

The Initiative is led by Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh OBE

Overview

The Scotland Forum is an initiative aimed at enhancing Scotland’s international engagement across economic development, intercultural relations, and academic collaboration. Grounded in inter-parliamentary cooperation and supported by public-private partnerships, the initiative brings together lawmakers, academics, and business leaders to deepen ties and foster collaboration.

The initiative shall inspire efforts to enhance Scotland’s in the world as a globally connected and forward-looking nation, committed to fostering inclusive economic growth, sustainable development, and diplomatic peace initiatives. It will strengthen political and cultural ties, support the empowerment of women, and invest in future generations through academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and entrepreneurial opportunity.

The initiative seeks to establish an international strategic platform that will complement and augment existing programmes and initiatives spearheaded by the Scottish and UK Governments, their agencies, local authorities, as well as the wider business, civic, and academic sectors, thereby supporting Scotland’s advancement through enhanced coordination and collaboration.