International of Planning and Development Forum
New World: From Planning to Development
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About the Event
The International Forum on Planning and Development convenes in Tripoli, Libya on 28-29 June 2026 — a moment when the world faces profound economic and geopolitical shifts that compel developing nations to rethink traditional development models.
Organized by the Ministry of Planning together with the Arab Planning Institute in partnership with the Libyan Planning Institute and other national bodies, the forum is an intellectual and practical platform to bridge the gap between plans and real-world implementation.
The forum focuses on development planning under the Fourth Industrial Revolution, financing challenges, the green economy, human capital, smart cities, and translating recommendations into actionable programs.
Vision
Vision
To be a leading global platform for knowledge exchange, innovative strategy formulation, and international cooperation toward a sustainable and prosperous future.
Mission
To bring together leaders, experts and decision-makers from around the world to discuss development challenges, explore innovative solutions, and develop actionable plans that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals locally and globally.
Core Values
Innovation
Embracing creative solutions and modern technologies.
Collaboration
Strengthening partnerships across sectors and institutions.
Sustainability
Development that serves today and future generations.
Inclusivity
Engaging all stakeholders in shaping development.
Transparency
Open knowledge and reliable data at the core.
Strategic Objectives
Strengthen modern development planning through data-driven strategic planning, foresight, and aligning national plans with the SDGs.
Stimulate investment and economic diversification by encouraging quality investments, productive sectors and the knowledge economy.
Promote Arab and regional economic integration through economic partnerships, trade facilitation, and joint development projects.
Support the transition to a green, low-carbon economy through renewable energy, resource efficiency and the circular economy.
Advance social development and human capital through education, training, quality of life, youth and women empowerment.
Drive digital transformation in planning and development using modern technologies, AI and data analytics.
Reinforce food, economic and water security through policies that support resilience and sustainability.
Support innovation and the knowledge economy through research, technology transfer and university-industry linkages.
Build capacity to face global shocks and crises through more resilient and adaptive economies.
Embed a culture of sustainability and social responsibility across government, private sector and civil society.
Empower the private sector and civil society as partners in development policymaking and implementation.
Establish a permanent platform for development dialogue and knowledge exchange among decision-makers, experts and institutions.
Forum Themes
Development Planning Between Reality and Aspiration
- From traditional planning to agile, smart and sustainable planning.
- Arab economies facing climate change, the 4th Industrial Revolution and demographic shifts.
- Development financing challenges.
- The Third Ring Road project as a development case.
Investment and Development
- Investment as a driver of economic diversification and spatial development.
- FDI and public-private partnerships.
- Investment environment, infrastructure and investor constraints.
- Arab economic integration.
Green Economy and Sustainable Development
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency in the global energy transition.
- Optimal management of natural resources and the circular economy.
- Green finance tools for sustainable development.
Forum Agenda
- 09:00 – 10:00
Reception and Registration
- 10:00 – 10:30
Opening Speeches
- Speech of the Minister of Planning
- Speech of the Prime Minister
- Speech of the Director General of the Arab Planning Institute, Kuwait
- Speeches of supporting bodies
- 10:30 – 11:30
Session 1: Development Planning Between Reality and Aspiration
- 11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break
- 12:00 – 01:30
Session 2: Investment and Development
- 01:30 – 02:30
Lunch and Prayer Break
- 02:30 – 03:30
Session 3: Green Economy and Sustainable Development
Practical Information
28 – 29 June 2026
Tripoli – Libya
Event Type
International forum / Panel sessions / Development agenda
Organizers & Partners
Ministry of Planning, Arab Planning Institute (Kuwait), Libyan Planning Institute, and other national bodies
Registration Form
Register your participation in the forum