DCD reviews achievements of ‘Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination 2020-2024’

ABU DHABI, 9th November, 2022 (WAM) -- The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi reviewed the latest achievements of the Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination, which was launched in 2020 by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

DCD highlighted numerous achievements that had a meaningful impact on various sectors with the aim of providing an inclusive and empowering society for people of determination. These achievements are the product of the strategy’s taskforce's continued commitment and integrated efforts, including health & rehabilitation, education, employment, social care, universal access, and enablers.

The event was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), and Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman of DCD, in addition to several senior officials from various sectors, leaders of the pillars, and owners of strategic initiatives.

During the event, attendees signed a pledge to make the Emirate of Abu Dhabi an inclusive, accessible, and enabling city for people of determination, and they commit to provide a system of policies and programs and an appropriate environment that allow People of Determination equitable access to rights, services, and opportunities.

Dr. Al Khaili expressed his pride on the strategy’s achievements over the past two years. He stated that these milestones the close cooperation between the public and private sectors, and the joint commitment to provide all means of empowerment and support to people of determination.

Al Khaili said, “Since its launch, the strategy has been a paradigm shift in inclusion and empowerment of people of determination, and a model for the integrated efforts of the public and private sectors to provide them with an inclusive and enabling environment. Moreover, the strategy is comes in line with the national strategies and directions of promoting the empowerment and active participation of people of determination across all sectors, and with the aim of consolidating Abu Dhabi’s leading position in the area of empowerment of People of Determination who are a vital part of the community development.

“The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has been keen to provide an inclusive environment that allows equitable access to people of determination to services, opportunities, and rights. And we look forward to achieving more milestones and further expanding and strengthening partnerships with all entities to ensure effective implementation of Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination until 2024,” he added.