National Ownership: Qatar’s NHDRs

1. Qatar’s 3rd National Human Development ReportExpanding Capacities of Qatari YouthSharon Ng and Aziza Al KhalaqiGeneral Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP)Workshop on Human Development Approachand Measurement for the GCC StatesDoha – Qatar, 9-11 May 2011

2. Qatar National Vision 2030 Human development Develop all peopleto enable themto sustain a prosperous society Social development Develop just andcaring society withhigh moral standards and active role in global development Economic development Develop competitive diversified economy to secure prosperity for all in present and future Environmental development Ensure harmony between economic growth,social development and environment Institutional development and modernization 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 QNV 2030 rests on four pillars

3. NHDRs Support and Provide Synergies with QNV and NDS QNV 2030 NDS 2011–2016 Sector Strategies 2011–2016 Ministry and agency strategies 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

4. 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 partnerships • Promoted capacity building within MoEnv • Supportive and gave momentum to work on environmental statistics at QSA • 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 • Sponsored media supplement in English and Arabic press • Offer of support for Qatari overseas training in Sustainable Development

5. Qatar’s and Gulf States HDI, 2009 > 0.91 0.90 - 0.91 0.89 - 0.90 0.84 - 0.89 Kuwait0.916 Kuwait Bahrain, 0.895 Manama Qatar 0.910 Saudi Arabia 0.843 Doha Riyadh Emirates Abu Dhabi Arab 0.903 United Oman0.846

6. Qatar’s Progress Relative to World’s Top 5 HDI Countries Qatar’s achievement in per capita GDP highest but education attainment lagging (%) 100 95 GDP Index 90 Human Development Index Qatar relative to average of top five countries 85 Life Expectancy Index Top five countries in 2009: 80 1) Norway Education Index 2) Australia 3) Iceland 4) Canada 75 5) Ireland 70 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

7. Why Qatar’s 3rd HDR Focuses on Youth • During period to QNV 2030, youth in 2010 will grow into young adults, embarking on careers or pursuing higher and advanced education opportunities Tomorrow’s parents, workers & leaders Youth is a fast growing group • 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 YOUTH (persons aged 15-24) Need specific youth policy focus • Vulnerable and experimental period - childhood dependency to independent adulthood – need guidance Youth is a period of transition • Essential to expand opportunities and choices through investments in their education, health, employment, sports and leisure

8. Qatar 3rd HDRExpanding Capacities of Qatari Youth Subjects Main themes being covered – challenges and opportunities Youth and rapid change • Demographic changes, impact of immigration on youth • Family, Fertility and Divorce • Relative poverty and Qatari youth Youth and education • Educational reforms for a knowledge based society • Vocational post-secondary and tertiary education • Educational performance • Career options – a predisposition towards public service • Incentivising private sector employment and entrepreneurship • Harmonization between education and labour market Youth and employment Youth and wellbeing • Lifestyle risk - obesity, diabetes, smoking • Risky behaviour - road traffic accidents Youth empowerment and participation • 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 Youth and gender (cross cutting)

9. 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