Foreword

I am honoured to join hands with UNDP in sponsoring this report, which examines important issues and essential facets of human development in the Arab countries. The report covers critical challenges in health, education, science and technology and the environment, as well as prospects for job creation and Arab cooperation, highlighting development and progress in all these fields. The report further sheds light on the provision of opportunities and incentives for coming generations. In doing so, it looks at reforming education, stimulating research and development, securing appropriate health and environmental requirements, revitalizing economic growth, creating suitable mechanisms for the fair distribution of wealth, developing and activating institutional structures to manage the economy and promoting civil society.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth