The draft National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Republic of Belarus until 2035 has been submitted for public discussion - Sustainable Development Goals in Belarus

The draft National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Republic of Belarus until 2035 has been submitted for public discussion

12 March 2020

The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus holds public discussions on the draft National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Republic of Belarus for the period until 2035 (NSSD-2035). The project is available on the website of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus. Proposals for inclusion in the draft NSSD-2035 can be sent by March 24, 2020 via electronic form.

NSSD-2035 will be a system-forming document, with the help of which projections and programs for socio-economic development of the country in the medium and short term will be developed in the Republic of Belarus. The strategy is based on a systematic approach that reveals the development of three interrelated areas: environmental, social, economic and is oriented towards Sustainable Development Goals.

The draft NSSD-2035 notes global development trends, external challenges and risks in the long term, and describes the Belarusian model of sustainable development. Separate chapters are devoted to the development of human potential, efficient employment, digital transformation of economy, sustainable infrastructure, development of business environment and ensuring environmental safety through the development of green economy. The draft NSSD-2035 defines goals, objectives, tools and mechanisms for the implementation of key strategic directions to ensure sustainable development of the Republic of Belarus, taking into account the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Among the key challenges for sustainable development are demographic problems, low labour productivity and ensuring environmentally friendly conditions for the population.

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