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Qatar National Vision 2030:
A Roadmap for Qatar’s Future
F
ew countries have experienced such a dramatic
transformation over the past century as Qatar. Once
an unknown pearl on the Arabian Peninsula, Qatar has
undergone a period of rapid growth and development.
Today, Qatar is at a crossroads. Its substantial wealth
presents immense opportunities, and also equips it to
address some of the future’s most pressing challenges.
Qatar has been blessed with a wealth of natural
resources, but we have long recognised the need to build
a diverse and sustainable economy, one that is based on
knowledge, not carbon fuels. That is why, in October
2008, we launched our Qatar National Vision 2030
(QNV 2030).
QNV 2030’s aim is simple: to “transform Qatar into
an advanced country by 2030, capable of sustaining its
own development and providing for a high standard
of living for all its people for generations to come.”
It seeks to build a bridge between the present and
the future, and provide a roadmap for successful and
sustainable development.
Four pillars underpin this vision: human, social,
economic, and environmental.
Human: Qatar recognises that its future success will
depend on its citizens. That is why Qatar is establishing
modern, world-class education, and health systems.
These investments aim to unlock the potential of the
next generation of Qatari men and women so they have
the skills and knowledge they will need to prosper in the
century ahead.
Social: Qatar’s vision is to build a safe, stable, and
more equal society. The State will promote tolerance,
openness, and humanitarianism, celebrate its national
and artistic heritage, and will also seek to empower
women to participate fully in the political and economic
spheres. At the global level, Qatar will seek to increase
international cooperation, and work with its allies to
celebrate and enhance religious and cultural exchange
and coexistence.
Economic: Qatar’s aims are threefold. First, it will
ensure sound economic management to create an
attractive business climate. Second, it will ensure that it
responsibly exploits its hydrocarbon resources, so that
“future generations inherit ample means to meet their
aspirations.” Third, Qatar will spearhead a transition
towards a knowledge-based economy to remain
competitive for generations to come.
Environmental: Finally, Qatar seeks to strike a
balance between meeting its development needs and
protecting the environment. To do this, the State
will build institutions and a legal system that will
preserve and protect the environment. This will be
underpinned by sustainable policies for urban and
infrastructure development.
Qatar’s national development plan is more than just a
vision. It is the roadmap to guide the country towards a
prosperous and sustainable future.
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