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• GARC 2001 refers to Human Development in Qatar
• This is linked to the national government's visions for the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), QNV (Qatar National Vision), and NDS (National Development Strategy)

What is the GCC?

• The GCC was established in 1981

Primary Considerations for forming the GCC

• Threats to regional stability
• The Iranian Revolution in 1979
• The Iran-Iraq War from 1980-1988
• The British military withdrawal from the Gulf in 1971
• The need for unified defense against regional threats
• The need to protect monarchical systems of governance
• Coordinate management of oil industries
• Establish integrated economic systems and promote cooperation

National Visions of GCC Nations

• Saudi Arabia Vision 2030
• UAE 2021 / UAE Centennial 2071
• Bahrain Vision 2030
• Oman Vision 2040
• Qatar Vision 2030
• Kuwait Vision 2035

Kuwait's Key Pillars

• Effective Public Administration
• Creative Human Capital
• Sustainable Diversified Economy
• Strong Progressive Infrastructure
• High Quality Healthcare
• Sustainable Living Environment
• Exceptional International Positioning

Oman's Key Priorities

• Education, Learning, Scientific Research, and National Capabilities
• Health
• Citizenship, Identity, National Heritage, and Culture
• Wellbeing and Social Protection
• Economic Leadership and Management
• Economic Diversification and Fiscal (government spending) Sustainability
• Labor Market and Employment
• The Private Sector, Investment, and International Cooperation
• Development of Governorates and Sustainable Cities
• Environmental and Natural Resources
• Legislative (making laws), Judicial (applying laws), and Oversight System
• Governance of State's Administrative Bodies, Resources and Projects

UAE 2021 Key Priorities

• Confident and Socially Responsible Emiratis
• Cohesive and Prosperous Families
• Strong and Active Communities
• Vibrant Culture
• Upholding the Legacy of The Nation's Founding Fathers
• Safe and Secure Nation
• Enhanced International Standing
• Harness the Full Potential of National Human Capital
• Sustainable and Diversified Economy
• Knowledge Based and Highly Productive Economy
• Long and Healthy Lives
• First-Rate Education
• Well-Rounded Lifestyles
• Well-Preserved Natural Environment

UAE Centennial 2071

• It is a long-term vision focused on the following: Future-focused government, Excellent education, A diversified knowledge economy, and a happy, cohesive society

Bahrain's Key Principles

• Robust economic growth that benefits the people
• Stimulating growth by enhancing productivity and skills
• Diversifying and building the economy by focusing on existing high-potential sectors
• Transforming the economy in the longer term by capturing emerging opportunities
• Efficient and effective government
• Developing high-quality policies
• Ensuring the public sector is productive and accountable for delivering quality services via leaner organizations and operations
• Predictable, transparent, and fairly enforced regulatory system that facilitates economic growth
• Sustainability of government finances by reducing dependence on oil revenues to fund current expenditure
• Connecting Bahrain to the global economy via a world-class infrastructure
• A just, thriving society
• High standard of social assistance giving all Bahrainis an equal start
• Access to quality health care
• First-rate education for Bahrainis
• Safe and secure environment
• Sustainable and attractive living environment

Saudi Arabia's Pillars

• A vibrant society with strong roots
• Living by Islamic values
• Focusing our efforts to serve Umrah visitors
• Taking pride in our national identity
• A vibrant society with fulfilling lives
• Promoting culture and entertainment
• Living healthy, being healthy
• Developing our cities
• Achieving environmental sustainability
• A vibrant society with strong foundations
• Caring for our families

Saudi Arabia's Key Areas

• Developing our children’s character
• Empowering our society
• Caring for our health
• Thriving Economy Rewarding Opportunities
• Thriving Economy Investing for the Long-Term
• Maximizing our Investment Capabilities
• Launching our Promising Sectors
• Privatizing our Government Services
• A Thriving Economy Open for Business, Improving the Business Environment
• A Thriving Economy Leveraging its Unique Position
• Building a Unique Regional Logistical Hub, integrating Regionally and Internationally
• Supporting our National Companies
• Ambitious Nation Effectively Governed by embracing Transparency
• Protecting our Vital Resources
• Engaging Everyone
• Ambitious Ration Responsibly Enabled by the following
  • Being responsible our lives
  • Being responsible in business
  • Being responsible to society

Qatar National Vision 2030 (2008) - Four Pillars

• Human Development
  • Develop all people to enable them to sustain a prosperous society
  • Consists of an educated population, a healthy population physically and mentally, and a capable and motivated workforce
• Social Development
  • Develop a just and caring society founded on high moral standards
  • Consists of social care and protection, sound social structure and International Cooperation
• Economic Development
  • Development of a competitive and diversified economy to meet the needs of and secure a high standard of living for all people
  • Consists of Sound Economic Management, Responsible Exploitation of Oil and Gas and Suitable Economic Diversification
• Environmental Development
  • Management of the environment with harmony between economic growth, social development and environmental protection
  • Consists of a Balance Between Development Needs and Protecting the Environment

Common Similarities among GCC National Visions

• Economic Diversification involves shifting from oil dependency to diversified, knowledge-based economies
• Human Capital Development focuses on education, skills, and workforce capability
• Social Development and Wellbeing involves social protection, healthcare, strong family/community structures, and cultural preservation
• Environmental Sustainability balances development with environmental protection and sustainable resource management
• Government Efficiency focuses on effective governance, transparency, and quality public services

Key Differences among GCC National Visions

• Religious Emphasis:
• Saudi Arabia emphasizes Islamic values while others integrate religion within other (e.g., social) goals
• Timeframe Focus:
• UAE’s Centennial 2071 has a very long-term perspective
• Economic Priorities:
• Qatar emphasizes effective resource management
• UAE focuses on knowledge economy
• Saudi Arabia focuses on logistics
• Bahrain focuses on high-potential sectors
• Cultural Heritage Approach:
• Oman focuses on national heritage as a distinct pillar
• Others integrate culture into social development (e.g., Qatar)

Qatar's National Development Strategies Overview

• The NDS is an action plan, including the following:
  • First National Development Strategy (2011-2016)
  • Second National Development Strategy (2018-2022)
  • Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030)
• The NDS is to ensure implementation and tracks the progress of the vision’s goals

National Development Strategy 2024-2030 Strategies

• Sustainable Economic Growth: Adopting a sustainable growth model to transform into a competitive, productive, diversified, and innovative economy
• Fiscal Sustainability: Strengthen the long-term stability, health, and resilience of the government budget and its balance sheet
• Future-ready Workforce: Enable and develop citizens into globally competitive individuals and attract high-skilled expatriates
• Cohesive Society: Preserve Qatar’s values and strong family bonds, fostering active citizenships, an integrated community, and a harmonious society in a globalized world
• Quality of Life: Provide quality of life for all through excellence in healthcare and public safety, with a vibrant cultural life, and become a best-in-class environment for families
• Environmental Sustainability: Conserve natural resources, protect ecosystems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build resilience against future environmental threats
• Government Excellence: Become a world-class provider of government services to citizens, residents, businesses, and institutions

Key Challenges for Qatar National Vision 2030

• Modernization and preservation of traditions
• Needs of the current generation versus the needs of future generations
• Managed growth versus uncontrolled expansion
• The size and the quality of the expatriate labor force and the selected path of development
• Economic growth, social development, and environmental management

Major Challenges for Qatar National Vision 2030

• Preservation of cultural traditions is a challenge that confronts many societies in a rapidly globalizing and increasingly interconnected world
• Qatar's rapid economic and population growth have created intense strains between the old and new
• Modern work patterns and pressures compromise deep-rooted social values
• Qatar's National Vision seeks to connect and balance the old and the new
• Qatar will meet the needs of this generation without compromising the needs of future generations Sustainable development is a process that seeks to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising future generation
• Qatar will meet the needs of the present generation without compromising future generations ability to meet their needs in a sustainable manner
• It's critical to balance hydrocarbon wealth spending with economic overstress, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness
• Qatar aims to have the development path to carefully balance the interests of the current generation with the interests of future generations in these large projects
• Uncontrolled economic expansion can deplete resources, overstrain the economy, and derail it from its targeted objectives, Qatar promotes managed growth that avoids this
• Qatar experiencing great expansion can lead to rising prices, public service deterioration, low productivity and environmental damage
• For these reasons Qatar must develop at a pace that is consistent with the expectations of sustainable improvements in livelihoods and in the quality of life
• High rates population growth can occur mainly due to massive urban development, large-scale investment projects and rising government expenditure
• The increase in expatriates can lead to a sharp rise of unskilled workers
• Qatar needs to achieve national identity and the economic benefits of foreign workers Economic development and protection of the of environment are two demands neither of which should be sacrificed for the sake of the other
• Development patterns that have negative effects on the natural environment
• Investment in technologies can help improve the environment.
• Qatar is part of the gulf region meaning it is important to encourage other Gulf states protect conserve the environment