ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/OES/2023/1/Rev.4
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Flagship publications
Cluster: Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability, Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development, Shared Economic Prosperity, Statistics, Information Society and Technology, 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination, Governance and Conflict Prevention
Focus Area: 2030 Agenda, Climate change, Debt and fiscal policy, Financing for development, Gender equality, Governance & enabling environment, Inclusive development, Future of employment, Macroeconomics, Natural resource sustainability, Population dynamics & migration, Resilient development & conflict prevention, Statistics, Technology & innovation, Trade & regional connectivity
Initiatives: Sustainable urban development
SDGs: Agenda 2030, Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life On Land, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords: Arab countries, Biological diversity, Climate change adaptation, Corruption, Cultural industries, Cultural pluralism, Cyber security, Digital technology, Dispute settlement, Distance education, Economic policy, Energy resources, Entrepreneurship, Environmental policy, Equity, Food security, Governance, Health policy, Innovations, Judicial power, Knowledge-based economy, Regional cooperation, Social justice, Social policy, Sustainable development, Water resources, Virtual currency
Arab Vision 2045: Realizing hope through thought, will and action
June 2025
The Arab Vision 2045 embodies hope for a bright future in which the aspirations of peoples in the Arab region are realized, both individually and collectively. It envisions a future that inspires ambition, unblocks potential, and fosters joint action and regional cooperation. This Vision is the result of collective efforts, led by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the League of Arab States. It addresses the urgent need for a roadmap for the Arab region that balances ambition with realism and is driven by actionable regional initiatives.
The Arab Vision 2045 is anchored in six interlinked pillars: security and safety; justice and equity; innovation and creativity; prosperity and balanced development; diversity and dynamism; and cultural and intellectual renewal. These pillars were selected to reflect the region’s most pressing priorities, across its nations, communities and individuals, and to address the profound global transformations reshaping the contemporary world. The objective is to direct these transformations towards beneficial outcomes while mitigating their potential adverse impacts over the coming decades.
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2030 Agenda, Climate change, Debt and fiscal policy, Financing for development, Gender equality, Governance & enabling environment, Inclusive development, Future of employment, Macroeconomics, Natural resource sustainability, Population dynamics & migration, Resilient development & conflict prevention, Statistics, Technology & innovation, Trade & regional connectivity
The Arab Vision 2045 embodies hope for a bright future in which the aspirations of peoples in the Arab region are realized, both individually and collectively. It envisions a future that inspires ambition, unblocks potential, and fosters joint action and regional cooperation. This Vision is the result of collective efforts, led by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the League of Arab States. It addresses the urgent need for a roadmap for the Arab region that balances ambition with realism and is driven by actionable regional initiatives.
The Arab Vision 2045 is anchored in six interlinked pillars: security and safety; justice and equity; innovation and creativity; prosperity and balanced development; diversity and dynamism; and cultural and intellectual renewal. These pillars were selected to reflect the region’s most pressing priorities, across its nations, communities and individuals, and to address the profound global transformations reshaping the contemporary world. The objective is to direct these transformations towards beneficial outcomes while mitigating their potential adverse impacts over the coming decades.
