The Draft Concept of NSDS-2040 Has Been Submitted for Public Discussion

The draft Concept of the National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Republic of Belarus for the period until 2040 (NSDS-2040) has been submitted for public discussion.

The concept of NSDS-2040 was prepared by the SSI «Research Economic Institute of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus» together with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus based on proposals from members of interdepartmental and sectoral groups for the development of NSDS-2040, government bodies and other organizations.

The document contains basic provisions that are based on a systems approach that reveals the development of three interrelated components: people, economics and ecology. Based on them, five long-term development priorities were selected:

• Preservation of people and strengthening of traditional family values;
• High-quality education focused on technological development and a new worldview of the younger generation;
• Technological independence and building an intellectual economy;
• A competitive and accessible business environment, achieving a balance of interests of business and the state;
• Environmental safety and resource efficiency.

Suggestions and comments on the draft Concept can be sent to the email address prognoz@economy.gov.by from January 8 to 21, 2024.