The Institutional Development Department (IDD) contributes to the conceptualization of the vision and the subsequent strategic plan aimed at improving government agencies’ performance. IDD, in tandem, collaborates with ministries and governmental agencies on developing their human resource plans and institutional capabilities.

Furthermore, IDD is responsible for developing a refined understanding of how to improve institutional performance throughout the different stages of the National Development Strategy implementation phase. It accomplishes this function by working with other departments and units within GSDP, as well as with ministries and agencies, to conduct in-depth studies about this issue.

In addition, IDD follows up on the implementation of the national strategy, while helping ministries and agencies improve their performance during this phase. Moreover, it is within its remit for IDD to identify and put forward potential economic areas of interest to the private sector.

 

Under Emiri Decision No 50 of 2009, the Institutional Development Department is mandated with the following tasks:

–         Participate in setting a concept for the comprehensive vision and the general strategic plan for improving the performance of government agencies in the State.

–         Conduct studies on the government agencies' performance and its progress through different stages for the purpose of implementing the development strategic plan.

–         Propose economic activities and areas pursued by the private sector.

–        Provide the necessary support to government agencies regarding the formulation of their strategic plans.

–         Utilize the results of the statistical indicators and analysis in the department activities.

–        Provide the necessary support to government agencies for building capacities in planning and institutional development areas.