The government is currently leading efforts to implement the National Development Strategy 2011-16. This strategy has been subjected to an objective appraisal three years after being launched to monitor progress made in its implementation as well as amendments to its targets in light of changes in various economic, social and demographic factors.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on developmental and economic issues from The Report: Qatar 2015
Articles & Analysis | Qatar ranks among world leaders for its vast resources and growth from The Report: Qatar 2015
Rapid economic growth over the past decade has thrust Qatar onto the world stage. In 2012 it became the world’s richest country per capita, with its huge natural gas resources the driving force behind one of the globe’s fastest-growing economies.
Articles & Analysis | Qatar among GCC countries investing in Africa from The Report: Qatar 2015
The push amongst GCC states to invest in Africa came about in earnest following the 2007-08 global food price crisis, and in those days targeted agricultural land and strategic commodity production. Agribusiness, sovereign wealth funds and other agri-investment vehicles were the main players at the time. Primarily state-led, the investments at that time centred on...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2015
To what degree will Qatar’s agenda continue to focus on regional diplomacy and security?
Articles & Analysis | Qatar on friendly terms with GCC and Asia from The Report: Qatar 2015
Trade relations between the GCC and Asian economies have been growing steadily for some time now. In 2014 Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), announced it would invest between $15bn and $20bn over the next five years in Asia. While there are risks associated with Asian markets, the GCC as a bloc is deepening its commitment to the region....
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