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Qatar’s Third National Human Development Report

Qatar’s 3rd National Qatar’s 3rd National Human Development ReportHuman Development Report

Expanding Capacities of Qatari YouthExpanding Capacities of Qatari Youth

Sharon Ng and Aziza Al KhalaqiGeneral Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP)

Workshop on Human Development Approachand Measurement for the GCC States

Doha – Qatar, 9-11 May 2011


National Ownership: Qatar’s NHDRs

Qatar’s NHDRs are prepared by the General Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP) in partnership with UNDP (UAE)

– Participatory across all stakeholders– National and international inputs– Rigorous analysis and benchmarking– An agenda for national policies

GSDP established in 2006 also coordinates:- Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV) defines long-term outcomes to overcome key challenges facing the nation

- National Development Strategy 2011-2016 (NDS) provides medium-term planning framework towards QNV’s development

goals

Qatar National Vision 2030Qatar National Vision 2030

Humandevelopment

Develop all people

to enable themto sustain aprosperous

society

Socialdevelopment

Develop just and

caring society with

high moralstandards

and active role in global

development

Economicdevelopment

Develop competitivediversified economy to secure prosperity

for all inpresent and

future

Environmentaldevelopment

Ensure harmony between

economic growth,social

developmentand

environment

Institutional development and modernization

QNV 2030 rests on four pillars


NHDRs Support and Provide Synergies with QNV and NDS

Ministry and agency strategies

Sector Strategies 2011–2016

NDS 2011–2016

QNV 2030

Qatar National Human Development Reports

First NHDR 2006 addressed various general aspects of human development

Second NHDR 2009, Advancing Sustainable Development focused on

- Economic growth, social development and environmental management

- Water and human development

- Marine environment and human development

- Climate change and human development

NHDR provided inputs for NDS and sector strategies


Qatar’s Second NHDR - Outcomes

Second NHDR, Advancing Sustainable Development, launch and seminar attended by over 150 participants from government, private sector, civil society and academia and had broad and sustained coverage in local newspapers

Second NHDR widely circulated to stakeholders in Qatar and through UNDP’s global network and GSDP’s website

The solid analytical evidence-based analysis heightened awareness of key environmental issues across Qatar and continues to serve as an essential reference for planners, academics and students alike

Process of preparation and success of launch deepened partnershipso Promoted capacity building within MoEnv o Supportive and gave momentum to work on environmental statistics at QSAo Serve as a basis for institutional, regulatory and policy initiatives, as well as programmes and

projects to achieve the Environmental Pillar of the QNV

Strong interest, support and follow-up from Qatar’s private sector, including QP, RasGas, Shell and ExxonMobil

o Sponsored media supplement in English and Arabic presso Offer of support for Qatari overseas training in Sustainable Development


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Qatar’s Progress Relative to World’s Top 5 HDI Countries

Qatar’s achievement in per capita GDP highest but education attainment lagging


An expanding share of Qatar’s population

Population aged 15-24 grew by 15 percent per annum from 2004 to 2010

Youth component in population 18% of total population

Vulnerable and experimental period - childhood dependency to independent adulthood – need guidance

During period to QNV 2030, youth in 2010 will grow into young adults, embarking on careers or pursuing higher and advanced education opportunities

Essential to expand opportunities and choices through investments in their education, health, employment, sports and leisure

Tomorrow’s parents, workers & leaders

Need specific youth policy focusYouth is a period of transition

Youth is a fast growing group

YOUTH )persons aged 15-

24(

Why Qatar’s 3rd HDR Focuses on Youth


SubjectsSubjects

Youth and rapid change

Youth and employment

Youth and education

Youth and wellbeing

Demographic changes, impact of immigration on youth Family, Fertility and Divorce Relative poverty and Qatari youth

Career options – a predisposition towards public service Incentivising private sector employment and entrepreneurship Harmonization between education and labour market

Educational reforms for a knowledge based society Vocational post-secondary and tertiary education Educational performance

Lifestyle risk - obesity, diabetes, smoking Risky behaviour - road traffic accidents

Main themes being covered – challenges and opportunitiesMain themes being covered – challenges and opportunities

Youth empowerment

and participation

Youth and gender)cross cutting(

Participation in civil society Leadership

Low retention rates of Qatari males in secondary school Higher participation and performance of females in tertiary education Gender gap in annual salaries

Qatar 3rd HDRExpanding Capacities of Qatari Youth


Qatar’s 3rd HDRExpanding Capacities of Qatari Youth

Preparation involves strong partnership with relevant ministries and agencies, private sector, civil society, youth organisation and UNDP

Commissioned 15 background papers, to be integrated into HDR3- 12 from national experts and 3 from international experts

Focus groups, forum and youth essay competition organised jointly with Qatar University, to obtain voices of youth

Youth Development Indicators:- Comprehensive data for labour and education- Lacking in health, wellbeing and youth participation – ie. HIV, drug and other

substance abuse, smoking, mental health, reproductive health

Draft HDR to be reviewed by UNDP, International Readers and National Advisory Committee (15 members including 2 youths)

Launch of NHDR and seminar in late 2011

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