The Ministry of Social Development and Family—represented by the Private Associations and Institutions Department—in collaboration with the Excellence Center for Training and Consulting at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, organized a specialized panel discussion titled "Private Associations and Institutions in Qatar: Reality and Aspirations in Light of Qatar National Vision 2030." The event was attended by a group of experts and leaders from various private associations and institutions, aiming to highlight the current state of civil society organizations and analyze their roles in supporting sustainable development paths. Participants also discussed ways to enhance partnership and integration between these organizations and both the government and private sectors, in line with the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The session began with a welcoming speech by Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Hajri, Director of the Private Associations and Institutions Department at the Ministry. He explained the importance of involving these associations in the dialogue to listen to their perspectives on their current status and the requirements for development under the national vision. For his part, Dr. Ahmed Al-Maari, Director of the Excellence Center, provided an introductory presentation on the session’s objectives and methodology. Several experts also spoke about digital governance and its role in increasing the efficiency of civil society organizations, while reviewing the sector’s contributions to promoting sustainable development in the State of Qatar.

The event featured focused discussions to analyze the working environment of private associations and institutions, diagnosing the reality of governance and sustainability, as well as the level of partnership with the public and private sectors. Furthermore, the session examined the extent of their contribution to achieving sustainable development goals, leading to practical recommendations intended to improve the performance of these institutions and bolster their developmental impact. This event is part of a series of participatory activities aimed at engaging various stakeholders, driven by a commitment to supporting the role of private associations and institutions as active partners in the sustainable development of Qatari society.