API Objectives

The Arab Planning Institute is a non-profit regional organization whose primary mission is to advance the cause of economic and social development in Arab countries through training, research, consultancy, expert-group meetings, and publication.

The API's main objectives are to:

Support development efforts in Arab countries and formulation of economic and social development plans.

Help decision-makers in Arab countries in designing macro and sectoral development strategies aimed at bringing about innovative solutions for development challenges.

Elevate capacity of national human teams in Arab countries by furnishing them with specialized skills in development administration and planning.

Provide scientific and technical expertise to help Arab countries to cope with and grasp the latest developments in the areas of economic and social development and planning.

Facilitate research programs and economic data analyses at the disposal of Arab decision-makers and researchers to support the decision making process and the quality of research and studies in the areas of development, economic and social policies and planning.

Set up a network of Arab experts and specialists in the fields of economic and social development and facilitate the exchange of scientific and practical expertise among Arab countries.

Disseminate knowledge and awareness on matters related to development in Arab countries and provide data bases in various economic and social areas.