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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
Qatar’s Third National Human Development Report
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
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NHDRs Support and Provide Synergies with QNV and NDS
Ministry and agency strategies
Sector Strategies 2011–2016
NDS 2011–2016
QNV 2030
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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
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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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Oman0.846
United Arab
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Qatar 0.910
Bahrain, 0.895
Doha
Abu Dhabi
Manama
Riyadh
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia 0.843
0.903
> 0.910.90 - 0.910.89 - 0.900.84 - 0.89
Kuwait0.916
Qatar’s and Gulf States HDI, 2009
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Top five countries in 2009:1 )Norway
2 )Australia3 )Iceland4 )Canada
5 )Ireland
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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
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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
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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 Third National Human Development Report
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