The Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 is a long-term economic development plan that outlines the future path for the development of The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Economy and Society over the coming 21 years. It was created in consulation with the government, private sectors, political leaders and international bodies and was intended to cover the period 2008-2030.
The Bahrain Vision 2030 pledges to improve the Bahraini standards of living as well as reform the Government, Education, Health sectors, increase privatization, and enhance the quality of life in Bahrain. It signals aspirations for a competitive global economy driven by a thriving private sector. The Vision also underscores the role of all Bahrainis and raises incomes and quality of life for all societal segments. IT therefore outlines in skeleton form what it calls forward-looking policies in such critical areas as education, health care, infrastructure and the environment. However, social security and social justice are also accorded attention, with a focus on subsidies on water, electricity, gasoline and food exclusively targeting the needy; housing support for those most in need; and a high standard of social assistance giving all Bahrainis an equal start. According to the Economic Vision, “fairness in society means that all are treated equally under the law, in accordance to international human rights; and that everyone has equal access to services, namely education and health care, and that the needy are supported via adequate job training and a targeted social safety net” [1][2]
The Vision 2030 is being implemented under the patronage of the Cabinet, chaired by his Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. The implementation covers areas such as employment policy, education, health services, social welfare, environmental protection.[3]