Doha, May 19 (QNA) - HE President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) and Secretary-General of the National Planning Council (NPC) Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa affirmed that investing in human capital is the cornerstone of achieving Qatar National Vision 2030, highlighting the importance of developing national talents, while strengthening the role of the private sector, and enhancing the competitiveness of the labor market.

Speaking at the first session of the "President Dialogue Series," organized by the Community College of Qatar and titled "Education and Talent Empowerment: Toward Qatar National Vision 2030," His Excellency stated that the State of Qatar has achieved significant accomplishments over the past decades, both in building infrastructure and developing national institutions and policies, calling for building upon these achievements and learning from the lessons and challenges the country has faced.

He explained that Qatar was the first country in the Middle East to launch a comprehensive national vision in 2008, followed by successive national development strategies. These strategies were developed based on periodic assessments of strengths and challenges. The third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 is based on seven key outcomes, including fiscal sustainability, a diversified and sustainable economy, and quality of life, he noted.

HE Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said that policymaking requires achieving a balance between multiple and interconnected issues, such as attracting foreign investment and maintaining demographic equilibrium. He emphasized that the "art of management" lies in the ability to manage conflicting priorities in a way that serves the national interest.

His Excellency stressed that human development is the first pillar of Qatar's National Vision, adding that the family and women form the nucleus of society, and that all economic and social policies and plans ultimately aim to serve the people and enhance their quality of life.

Regarding the development of national talents, the President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau and Secretary-General of the National Planning Council announced the launch of the 'Iktifaa' program to train government project managers, explained that the Third National Development Strategy includes 924 projects being managed by project managers who have been prepared through specialized training programs covering leadership, talent management, and project implementation.

He stated that the government is working to enhance community participation in decision-making through the 'Sharek' platform, which allows citizens, residents, and the private sector to express their opinions on laws, policies, and government services, thus contributing to improved government performance and higher service quality.

He added that digital transformation and improving the customer experience with government entities are national priorities. Dr. Al Khalifa also highlighted the implementation of the 'Mystery Shopper' initiative to evaluate the performance of government agencies and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens and residents, pointing out that the goal is to build a more efficient and flexible government system.

He stressed the importance of strengthening the role of the private sector in the coming phase, saying that the government is shifting its focus to policy development and sector regulation, while granting the private sector a greater role in operations, implementation, and economic diversification.

His Excellency urged young people not to limit themselves to government jobs and to explore opportunities in the private sector, emphasizing that competition and continuous development are essential elements for building national competencies capable of competing regionally and globally.

He pointed out that the government is working to align university specializations with labor market needs through government scholarship programs and priority specializations, stressing that the real challenge lies not in a shortage of jobs, but in matching skills and specializations with market demands.

HE Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the State of Qatar has been able to overcome various challenges and has emerged from them stronger and more adaptable, noting that investment in human beings will remain the primary bet for achieving the country's sustainable development. (QNA)