Wawasan Brunei 2035

The Brunei Darussalam Long-Term Development Plan or Perencanaan Kemajuan Jangka Panjang Negara Brunei Darussalam is a formal document outlining the country's development plans for the next 30 years. It was released by the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE), Prime Minister's Office on 19th January 2008. It urges better implementation of development initiatives in order to accelerate economic growth.

Three major components are listed, namely the Wawasan Brunei 2035 or Brunei's National Vision 2035; Outline of Strategies and Policies for Development (OSPD) 2007-2017; and National Development Plan (RKN) 2007-2012.

Quoting from the book:

(page 11)
By 2035, we wish to see Brunei Darussalam recognised everywhere for:
i. The accomplishments of its well-educated and highly skilled people
ii. The quality of life
iii. The dynamic, sustainable economy

As we work towards these aims, we will be united in:
i. our loyalty to our Sultan and our Country
ii. our belief in the values of Islam
iii. our traditional tolerance and social harmony

(pages 13-14)

Achieving Brunei 2035
We will need to develop and implement an integrated and well-coordinated national strategy comprising the following key elements:

1. An education strategy that will prepare our youth for employment and achievement in a world that is increasingly competitive and knowledge-based.

2. An economic strategy that will create new employment for our people and expand business opportunities within Brunei Darussalam through the promotion of investment, foreign and domestic, both in downstream industries as well as in economic clusters beyond the oil and gas industry.

3. A security strategy that will safeguard our political stability and our sovereignty as a nation and that links our defense and diplomatic capabilities and our capacity to respond to threats from disease and natural catastrophe.

4. An institutional development strategy that will enhance good governance in both the public and private sectors, high quality public services, modern and pragmatic legal and regulatory frameworks and efficient government procedures that entail a minimum of bureaucratic "red tape".

5. A local business development strategy that will enhance opportunities for local small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as enable Brunei Malays to achieve leadership in business and industry by developing greater competitive strength.

6. An infrastructure development strategy that will ensure continued investment by government and through public-private sector partnerships in developing and maintaining world-class infrastructure with special emphasis placed on education, health and industry.

7. A social security strategy that ensures that, as the nation prospers, all citizens are properly cared for.

8. An environmental strategy that ensure the proper conservation of our natural environment and cultural habitat. It will provide health and safety in line with the highest international practices. To realise our Vision of Brunei 2035, the strategies listed above will need to be developed by both government and private bodies and implemented as a well-coordinated national strategy.

To purchase a copy of this book, it comes in both Malay and English editions, you can visit the JPKE office at Jalan Ong Sum Ping or bookstores Best Eastern, Bismi and Pustaka Remaja nationwide. The soft cover costs only B$15.00 and the hard cover is B$25.00.

see also: http://www.bedb.com.bn/why_nationalvision.htm