General Secretariat for Development Planning

The General Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP) is a governmental agency in the State of Qatar, established through an Emiri Decision No (39) in 2006 and amended by Emiri Decision No (50) in 2009. The GSDP coordinates plans, strategies, and policies in support of Qatar's National Vision 2030.

The Secretariat reports to the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Heir Apparent to the Qatar Emirate. On June 7, 2011, the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani issued Emiri Decision No 36 of 2011, appointing Dr. Saleh Mohammad Al Nabit as Secretary-General of the General Secretariat for Development Planning.

The Emir of the state of Qatar has taken the decision to create a world class "think tank" in Qatar responsible for developing a unique, innovative and inspired long term vision for the nation's economic, social and governmental development in the coming decades. The decision of establishing A General Secretariat for Developmental Planning (GSDP) was made by his Highness the Emir before the end of 2006. The GSDP shall set a comprehensive vision and general strategic plans to achieve development in all aspects of the state.