DCD Strategy

Department of Community Development Strategy

The Department of Community Development implements its work according to strategic plans shaping the objectives and the initiatives set to achieve them.

On the short term and midterm (3 -5 years), the department works through 26 initiatives and 8 priorities. Some of the strategy’s priorities include building the necessary database for policy making and legislations in the social sector, creating a social support system targeting citizens in need, and applying the regulations and standards necessary to guarantee high-quality social services.

In the long term (15-20 years), the department is working with a focused efforts on spreading the values of respect, compassion, and giving everyone the protection and support needed to achieve a dignified life for all.

The Department strives towards:

An appropriate living standard for all the community members

A cohesive family as a basis of a tolerant and inclusive community

An active and responsible community

Through aspirations,priorities and initiatives, the Department of Community Development aims to attain several social outcomes:

Appropriate accommodation for all the citizens of Abu Dhabi.
Dignified life for all the Emirate’s community members, at different ages and different circumstances
Cohesive and inclusive families.
Active roles for all the community members.
Happy and secure children.
Enabling the people of determination to achieve their ambitions.
A second chance for those with a troubled past