General Secretariat of Council of Ministers Highlights Objectives, Mandate of National Planning Council

Doha: The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers heralded the significance of Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2024, which established the National Planning Council. This landmark decision marks the onset of a new era in Qatar's strategic and developmental planning, aligning the nation with the ongoing renaissance across diverse sectors. In its statement commemorating the establishment of the National Planning Council, the General Secretariat underscored the pivotal role this institution will play in steering Qatar's strategic trajectory. With the advent of the Council, strategic foresight will be augmented, equipped with a comprehensive, forward-looking vision and sophisticated strategic acumen that mirrors the rapid global developments. This initiative is rooted in robust scientific planning and a profound understanding of the imperatives for progress and advancement across various domains. Objectives and Mandate of the Council: The General Secretariat elucidated the objectives, competencies, and author ity of the Council, which replaces the Planning and Statistics Authority. Its mandate encompasses crafting and refining national development visions, strategies, and plans, overseeing their implementation post-approval, and ensuring the realization of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Additionally, the Council is tasked with formulating a holistic vision for successive development phases, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, and supervising its execution. It will monitor the execution of the third national development strategy (2024-2030), draft national development strategies, and scrutinize associated executive plans in collaboration with pertinent authorities, private sector entities, and civil society organizations. In tandem with concerned entities, the Council will draft economic development and diversification strategies to bolster Qatar's competitiveness. It will provide technical assistance to entities in crafting strategic and executive plans, approve pertinent drafts, and evaluate progress in national development strategies. The Council will also analyze sectoral trends, propose requisite adjustments, and endeavor to position Qatar as a trailblazer in pertinent fields. Furthermore, the Council's purview encompasses endorsing proactive plans and risk management frameworks to fortify ministries and governmental agencies against future contingencies, ensuring alignment with forthcoming changes, and monitoring Qatar's standings across international indicators to effectuate enhancements. General Secretariat of the National Planning Council: According to Amiri Decision No. 15 of 2024, the position of Secretary-General of the National Planning Council shall be held by HE President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. His responsibilities encompass operational, financial, and technical oversight of the Council within the parameters of its overarching policy. He shall propose and oversee the implementation of the Council's strategic plan, di sseminate Qatar's national vision and development strategies to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, the private sector, and civil society organizations. National Statistics Center: Pursuing the Amiri Decision, the establishment of the "National Statistics Center" within the General Secretariat of the National Planning Council is mandated. This center is tasked with establishing a comprehensive statistical database for Qatar, serving as the authoritative source for official statistics and spearheading statistical initiatives to fulfill the nation's data requirements. Ministries, governmental agencies, and public entities are enjoined, per the Amiri Decision, to adhere to the policies, decisions, and directives of the National Planning Council. They are further obligated to furnish the Council's General Secretariat with requisite information and data and collaborate in its areas of expertise. The National Planning Council pledges close collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Counc il of Ministers and all stakeholders to propel national development towards the realization of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Source: Qatar News Agency