Dubai unveils ambitious social sector strategy to empower communities

The strategy marks a shift from traditional care-focused approaches to a proactive model that invests in individuals’ capabilities, empowers families, and encourages active community participation. Its development drew on an extensive methodology, including analysis of over 30 studies and reports, benchmarking against 200 best practices in 12 countries, and consultations with 15 international and local experts. More than 20 strategic meetings with social sector partners ensured that the initiatives address the evolving needs of all community groups.