Qatar National Vision 2030
Qatar National Vision 2030 is a development plan launched in 2008, and it serves as an effective tool for promoting sustainable development in Qatar.
The National Vision aims for Qatar to become, by 2030, an advanced country capable of sustaining its own development and providing a high standard of living for its people for generations to come. It defines the long-term goals the state seeks to achieve, and provides a general framework for developing the comprehensive national strategy and its implementation plans.
Guiding Principles of the National Vision
Qatar National Vision 2030 is based on a society that promotes justice, benevolence and equality for all, regardless of their faith or sect. It also embodies the principles of the Permanent Constitution, which:
- Protect public and personal freedoms.
- Promote moral and religious values.
- Ensure security, stability and equal opportunities.
The Five Challenges Addressed by the Vision
Modernization and preservation of traditions
This is the first and most important challenge the society faces. The demands of modern, competitive life can sometimes conflict with traditions, and the wider choices and greater freedoms that accompany economic and social progress challenge the traditional, authentic values rooted in society. Qatar National Vision 2030 responds to this challenge by building a bridge between modern life and enduring values and culture.
The needs of current and future generations
The State of Qatar seeks to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations, maintaining balance, sustainability and fairness between generations.
Targeted growth and uncontrolled expansion
Qatar is growing rapidly and aims to build a solid foundation for further progress. However, uncontrolled expansion may drain resources and strain the economy, creating imbalances that could lead to financial fragility, disruption of public services, environmental damage and wider social tensions. To avoid this, Qatar must develop at a pace consistent with realistic aspirations, and aim for growth rates in line with the economy’s capacity for real expansion.
The course of development and the size and quality of the expatriate labour force
This challenge concerns the expatriate workforce, whose size and quality are determined by the leadership and people of Qatar. Urban development, major investment projects and a steady increase in government spending have led to a significant rise in the number of expatriate workers, including unskilled labour. Since demographics shape the nature of a society, Qatar must determine the size and quality of its expatriate workforce in a way that preserves its national identity.
Economic and social development and environmental protection
Economic development and environmental protection are two essential goals, and neither can be sacrificed for the other. Patterns of development have varying negative effects on the environment, which can be reduced by investing in advanced technology and avoiding rapid, unplanned growth. Qatar has already committed itself to applying international environmental standards when designing and implementing projects.
Pillars of the National Vision
Human Development
Development of all Qatar’s people to enable them to sustain a prosperous society.
Human development is based on developing individuals in a way that sustains the development of society. Qatar seeks to build a modern, world-class educational system, provide excellent education and training opportunities for its citizens, and develop them to their full potential to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. This encourages analytical and critical thinking, creativity and innovation, and strengthens social cohesion and respect for the values of Qatari society.
Social Development
Developing a just and safe society based on good morals and social care, and capable of dealing and interacting with other societies.
The State of Qatar is working to build a safe and stable society based on the principles of justice, equality and high moral values, that promotes tolerance and openness towards other cultures within its Arab and Islamic identity, and takes an active part in global partnership. In Qatar’s evolving society, women hold a prominent position in all walks of life, with wide participation in economic and political affairs.
Economic Development
Developing a competitive and diversified economy capable of meeting the needs of Qatar’s people and securing a high standard of living, now and in the future.
Economic development requires wise management of exhaustible resources to ensure that future generations inherit enough to meet their needs, a balance between production and reserves, and the diversification of economic activities to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons. Qatar has abundant hydrocarbon resources that can be used optimally to ensure sustainable development for future generations.
Environmental Development
Managing the environment in a way that ensures harmony and consistency between economic and social development and environmental protection.
Environmental development seeks to provide a suitable environment for a growing society, maintaining a balance between social, economic and environmental needs. Together, the pillars create an ideal environment in which children grow up safe and enjoy the best learning opportunities, and women are safe, free in their choices, and have an equal voice in political and economic development.