Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030)

Al-Dewik, Nader, Mariam Al-Mureikhi, Noora Shahbeck, Rehab Ali, Fatma Al-Mesaifri, Laila Mahmoud, Amna Othman, Mariam AlMulla, Reem Al Sulaiman, Sara Musa, Ghassan Abdoh, Karen El-Akouri, Benjamin D. Solomon, Tawfeg Ben-Omran. “Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine in Qatar.” Molecular Genetics Genomic Medicine 6, no. 5 (2018):

702-712, doi: 10.1002/mgg3.474.

 

            Human development is a top priority of the QNV 2030. Its purpose for the health sector is to allocate 2.2% of the state’s GDP on healthcare, which meant QR 22 billion funds spent in 2018. In the review article above, the authors discuss Qatar’s investment in genetics and genomics through research studies meant to improve new diagnostics, and identify and treat rare and common genetic conditions. Qatar is a pioneer and a key area in genetic discovery, due to the country’s eagerness to invest in genomic technologies and to partner with other states. This has led to high diagnostic rates, and identification of typical congenital anomalies of the Qatari population.

 

Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Qatar’s Fourth National Human Development

Report: Realizing Qatar National Vision 2030, The Right to Development. PDF. Doha: Al

Rayyan Printing Press, 2015.

http://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/qatar_nhdr4_english_15june2015.pdf

 

Part of the human development promoted by the QNV 2030 has been women’s equal access to education, which has seen tremendous progress. Over the years, female enrollment in higher education exceeded male enrollment. Current work force demands women to be prepared professionally, which requires higher education. Efforts are directed toward encouraging women to enroll in sciences, technology, engineering and business, where they could make a difference and contribute to Qatar’s economic and social development.

 

General Secretariat for Development Planning. Qatar National Vision 2030: Advancing

            Sustainable Development – Qatar’s Second Human Development Report. PDF. Doha: Gulf

Publishing and Printing Company, 2009.

http://hdr.undp.org/sites/default/files/qhdr_en_2009.pdf

 

This report issued by the Secretariat for Development and Planning emphasizes the importance of clean water available for all citizens. It recognizes the country’s major improvement in health outcomes, while stressing that clean water, wastewater removal, and sanitation are indispensable for human progress. Thus, an important goal of the QNV 2030 is to provide access to safe drinking water for everyone, as it has direct impact on health. Since water-related diseases are a frequent cause of serious illness and death, making clean water an affordable resource for the entire population has become QNV’s priority.  

 

General Secretariat for Development Planning. Qatar’s Third National Human Development

Report: Expanding the Capacities of Qatari Youth – Mainstreaming Young People in

Development. PDF. Doha: Gulf Publishing and Printing Company, 2012.

http://www.youthpolicy.org/library/wp-content/uploads/library/2012_Qatar_Human_Development_Report_Eng.pdf

 

            The third report of the QNV 2030 is entirely focused on Qatari youth and how the state can provide a favorable environment for their development and well-being. Female education enrollment has been on the rise, which provided women with more career choices and independence. However, women surpassed male enrollment and achievement in tertiary education, and the state has been challenged to come up with solutions in order to increase male attainment in higher education. Gender gap in education has been particularly noticed in technical fields, which is an important area for economic development; thus, country’s efforts are directed towards changing males’ negative attitudes concerning higher education.

 

Qatar General Secretariat for Development Planning. Qatar National Development Strategy 2011-

2016 – Towards National Vision 2030. PDF. Doha: Gulf Publishing and Printing

Company, 2011.

https://www.psa.gov.qa/en/knowledge/Documents/Qatar_NDS_reprint_complete_lowres_16May.pdf

 

This strategy plan developed in 2011 focuses on how to achieve progress in all of the four areas of development. One essential aspect of human development that has become a priority for QNV 2030 is reducing domestic violence, as reports have indicated a rise in the number of reported domestic violence events against females and children, since 2004. Families are deeply affected by such incidents, and ultimately the society as a whole. Gender-based violence has been manifested through physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, which also places a burden on social care. Government’s plan is to set up a comprehensive protection system to reduce gender-based violence, as well as to spread awareness about citizens’ right to report such events with confidence.

 

Qazi, Shereena. “In Qatar, Education Drives Workforce Shifts for Women.” Al-Fanar Media.

August 10, 2015. https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2015/08/in-qatar-education-drives-workforce-shifts-for-women/

 

As female enrollment in higher education has almost doubled lately compared to male enrollment, Qatari women have succeeded in male-dominated industries such as engineering, media, and information technology. Research indicates that 25% of women work in construction field, 27% in information technology, while 45% have a career in sciences. Most Qatari women with a university degree work in the public sector, given the various benefits offered by the government. However, the author emphasizes that there is still a social pressure exerted on women to avoid “male” professions, which is slowly changing, given the high number of competent women determined to succeed.  

Walker, Lesley. “Qatar Home to Highest Proportion of Employed Women in the Gulf.” Doha

            News. March 15, 2016. https://dohanews.co/qatar-home-to-highest-proportion-of-employed-women-in-the-gulf/

 

            QNV’s efforts to improve gender equality in education and workplace has paid off in recent years, as research indicates that the number of working women has increased by 19% by 2013. According to public reports, women also need to be offered and entrusted with leadership positions, as the gap in this area is still to be filled. Cultural reasons and lack of support are the main reasons women still refrain to pursue a career, improve their professional skills, or even start their own business. Policy makers should step in and set up supportive systems for women, challenging mindsets and enabling change and progress.

 

Supreme Council of Health. National Health Strategy 2011-2016 – Caring for the Future. Project

Implementation Plans. Update 2013. PDF. Doha, 2013.

http://www.nationalplanningcycles.org/sites/default/files/country_docs/Qatar/nhp_qatar.pdf

 

This strategic plan was launched by Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in 2011, and it encompasses goals, activities, and outcomes of the healthcare system, as part of the QNV 2030. Among many other aspects, the project is focused on maternal and newborn health, particularly postpartum depression, screening for diseases, exclusive breastfeeding, child vaccination, prenatal care services, and child health indicators. Programs need to be implemented in order to improve the health of newborns, infants, and children, as well as to provide better postpartum care for women, screening, and enhanced prenatal care. The human development pillar of the QNV 2030 acknowledges people to be an invaluable asset, thus maternal and child care is a top priority.

 

Aziz, Hassan. “Health Care and Education in Qatar.” Critical Values 8. (2015): 32-37. doi:

10.1093/criticalvalues/8.3.32

 

            The author of this journal article describes Qatar’s steady progress in the area of healthcare, as well as the revival of the educational system during the past decade, in line with QNV’s objectives and strategies. The educational reform included extensive training of professionals in the field of medical science, which evidently enhanced Qatar’s healthcare outcomes. Various programs implemented at university level display high academic standards, challenging curricula, and clear academic goals. Government’s genuine efforts to reform the healthcare system are now focused on expanding the number of healthcare professionals in order to overcame labor shortage.

 

Mohamed, Sidi. “Education Gives Qatari Women Success in All Fields.” Peninsula. April 5, 2018.

https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/04/2018/Education-gives-Qatari-women-success-in-all-fields

 

            This newspaper article reports the successful outcomes of women pursuing higher education in various fields. Gender equality is a key focus of the QNV 2030, which has generated amazing opportunities for women to become ministers and advisers. The promotion of gender equality and spreading awareness about women’s abilities and potential have changed mindsets regarding educated and working women in Qatar. As a result of QNV’s campaigns and the support of Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, women’s rights and empowerment have become an integral part of social justice and equality agenda.

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For this assignment, you will propose and develop a section to add to the Wikipedia entry on QNV 2030, based on research from the annotated bibliography assignment. This project consists of two major parts: a proposal, and the wiki section.
Proposal

Your proposal for this project will outline the scope and purpose of your Wikipedia section. After reading your proposal, at a minimum your audience should have:

 A clear understanding of what your section will cover
 What information it may include
 How you will convey that information
 Your goals for the project
 How your group will divide the work of writing and accomplish its goals
 What additional research you need to do
 Potential issues you foresee

Most importantly, your proposal must address why your topic is relevant and important (and provide evidence to support that claim), as well as how your section will contribute to the existing Wikipedia entry for QNV 2030. In order for this proposal to be effective, you will need to spend time reflecting on your audience for this text. That is, think about who is likely to read about QNV 2030, and how they might use that information:

 What do readers already know?
 Why are they interested in QNV 2030?
 Where are they reading from (geographically)?
 What tasks will they accomplish after reading?

Additionally, your proposal must include a tentative title for your section.
The proposal for your group’s wiki section will be more formal than the previous proposal for the annotated bibliography. As such, in one page, you should demonstrate your understanding of successful proposal writing covered in the textbook and other class resources. That is, your proposal must demonstrate a clear understanding of document design principles (e.g., CRAP, organizing for readers, etc.) and appear as a professional business document.

Make effective use of headings and subheadings, lists, visualizations, and other means of document design. Your proposal will be evaluated equally based on its written content and document design.