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Entitled Policy Agenda 2007-08:
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the eighty-three page agenda consists of eighteen independent policy statements providing detailed analysis of the Government's plans in areas as diverse as:
Planning and economy;
Energy; tourism;
Health;
Education;
Labour;
Civil services;
Culture and heritage;
Food control;
Urban planning;
Transport;
Environment,
Health and safety;
Municipal affairs;
Police and emergency services;
Electronic government;
Women;
and Legislative reform.
It is published today in Arabic and English language versions.
Commenting on the policy agenda, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Abu Dhabi said:
"The Federation of the United Arab Emirates has relied, and will continue to rely, on the rich and diverse contributions of its true wealth, its people, to guarantee its prosperity. In order to fulfill its important role in that success, The Emirate of Abu Dhabi will continue to work towards its own comprehensive, multifaceted vision. That vision is to continue to create a confident, secure society and to build a sustainable, open and globally competitive economy. To ensure the realization of that vision, our government has prepared a policy agenda that reflects the vast array of integrated initiatives that are currently being implemented and that will be implemented in the future, to achieve sustainable development."
Policy Agenda 2007-08:
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is the first comprehensive policy agenda of its kind to be published in the region.
It sets clear priorities and articulates detailed plans for each portfolio of government in Abu Dhabi.
The policy agenda is the result of 12 months of intensive work involving all government departments, and is characterized by a deliberate focus on facilitating coordination and collaboration between the entities of government in Abu Dhabi.
The agenda outlines the numerous areas in which interdepartmental coordination is required, and provides a whole-of-government snapshot of the Abu Dhabi public sector in action.
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of The Executive Council commented that
"For the people of Abu Dhabi, the publication of a comprehensive policy agenda will provide unprecedented understanding of the priorities and plans of the government. For the private sector, the initiatives outlined in this agenda represent huge opportunities to operate in new sectors that were previously the traditional realm of the government. For citizens and residents, the policy agenda signals a new era in accountability, transparency and government performance."
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed added, "The creation of a clear and publicly available government policy agenda will also further strengthen Abu Dhabi's ability to attract inward investment."
The policy agenda contains a statement of commitment to deliver on the Emirate's ambitious vision for the future, signed today by each member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, demonstrating their commitment to accountability and the cross-portfolio consensus that the policy agenda represents.
It is intended that the government's policy agenda will be updated and published annually or as required.
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News Editor
