DIGITAL VERSION OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES FOLDER UNVEILED

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Economy has made available the digital version of the ‘Strategic Programmes Folder’, one of the most important documents of the 10th Five-year Development Plan (2021-2025) which lists result-based mechanisms for effectively implementing the plan and also achieve objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

The folder lists 430 Strategic Programmes divided as per the plan’s four broad themes and 12 priorities, in addition to the priorities of developing the youth sector and information and communication technology, which were introduced during the development of the 10th Five-year Development Plan.

The digital version of the ‘Strategic Programmes Folder,’ made available by the Ministry of Economy, deals with ‘Man and Society,’ and includes 156 programmes.

The second theme ‘Economy with a Competitive Structure’ lists 165 programmes, the third and fourth themes ‘Sustainable Environment’ and ‘State with a Responsible Administrative Apparatus’ list 56 and 53 programmes, respectively.

The Strategic Programmes Folder was prepared as per the methodology approved by ministry.

While the Sultanate has good experience in developing strategic plans overall, it was felt that some of these were not delivering desired results. This prompted the ministry and its working groups to adopt result-based planning to ensure that strategic objectives of the long-term vision and the medium-term development plan are linked to specific and tangible outcomes for citizens.

For example, improved public services will lead to higher living standards, a more attractive investment and business climate, a competitive economy on the local and global levels and creation of new job opportunities for Omanis.