Qatari foreign aid
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates, based on Qatar´s Foreign Aid Report 2013, that USD 1.3 billion of Qatar's foreign aid can be considered as Official Development Assistance (ODA).
For example in 2012, according to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the country donated more than QAR3 billion (or c. £524 million) through both governmental and non-governmental aid to nearly 100 countries across the globe.[4]
Qatari leadership has since pledged publicly to reduce the suffering of victims and to achieve and support global partnerships for the achievement of foreign countries’ Millennium Development Goals. The state is currently engaged in investments in a wide range of humanitarian and developmental sectors.[4]
Aims
According to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, helping countries achieve internationally agreed development goals is the main objective of the program. Additionally, poverty reduction, including through employment creation in rebuilding and infrastructure projects, improved health and education as well as better management of the environment, are the main areas of focus of Qatar's international cooperation.[5]
Qatar also promotes dialogue through soft power diplomacy initiatives in regional and international affairs, hoping to consolidate peace and stability, in addition to good relations with neighbouring countries and strategic alliances with major powers.[5]
Areas of focus
Qatar's
The Arab world
Syria
Since the
Gaza (Palestine)
In the aftermath of the
Lebanon
Qatar contributed $3mn in funding to the restoration of Lebanon following the 2006 Lebanon War, and financed the reconstruction of over 12,000 residential units and a number of buildings in 195 villages in southern Lebanon.[14]
Egypt
Following the overthrow of Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, Qatar provided loans worth $4 billion and aid totalling $1 billion to help Egypt manage its political instability.[15]
Yemen
Qatar has donated $500 million in
Turkey and Syria
Qatar government provided relief flights to Turkey to transport search and rescue teams as well as vehicles, a field hospital, tents, and other supplies. Qatar also distributed 27,000 hot meals in the Turkish city and also donated mobile homes from FIFA 2022 World Cup, further has pledged to send 10,000 mobile housing units to earthquake zones in Turkey and Syria.[17][18] In April 2023, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in cooperation with the Turkish Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD), announced plans to build a city in northern Syria, which would house 70,000 displaced Syrians.[19][20] On 24 June 2023, Qatar completed the delivery of 10,000 mobile homes.[20][21][22]
Sudan
Qatar Charity provided relief aid to hospitals in Khartoum, including 28 tonnes of food and ready-made meals, and repatriated students of Taiba Education City safely. Qatar Charity has 12,516 sponsored persons in Sudan.[23]
International Powers and Strategic Partners
United States
Following
Japan
Qatar donated to Japan after the earthquake in March 2011. In addition to providing natural gas shipments to the country, Qatar also hosted a high-profile football charity match in order to raise funds.[25] This support was also formalized through the establishment of the Qatar Friendship Fund.[26]
Major crises regardless of location
Nepal
In 2015, Qatar provided material and logistical assistance to Nepal following the earthquake. A total of QR12 million (c.£2.09 million) was also raised.[27]
Philippines
Qatar provided significant relief to the
Haiti
The
Non-governmental donations
A large share of Qatar's total international assistance comes from private
- Qatar Charity
- Sheikh Eid bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association
- Foundation Sheikh Thani Ibn Abdullah for Humanitarian Services (RAF)
- Reach Out To Asia
- Qatar Red Crescent
See also
- Aid
- Foreign relations of Qatar
- Humanitarian aid during the Syrian Civil War
- Arab League peace plans for Syria
- Saudi foreign assistance
- Administration of federal assistance in the United States
References
- ^ Homi Kharas (June 2015). "Trends and Issues in Qatari Foreign Aid" (PDF). Brookings Institution. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ Benn, J. and W. Luijkx (2017), "Emerging providers’ international co-operation for development", OECD Development Co-operation Working Papers, No. 33, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/15d6a3c7-en.
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- ^ a b "Qatar Foreign Aid Over QR 3 Billion". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Realising Qatar National Vision 2030: The Right to Development; United Nations Development Plan" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics of Qatar. June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Huge rise in Qatar aid to countries". The Peninsula Qatar. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "The Syrian crisis risks creating a lost generation". Daily Telegraph. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive: Syrian aid in crisis as Gulf states renege on promises". The Independent. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "The State of Qatar Pledges $75 Million to Providing Syrian People's Humanitarian Needs". www.mofa.gov.qa. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Qatar Charity rehabilitates water station in northern Syria - Syrian Arab Republic". reliefweb.int. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Qarjouli, Asmahan (2023-08-10). "Qatar Charity begins urgent repairs on northern Syria water station after 12-year shutdown". Doha News. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ a b "Qatar is top donor as $5bn is pledged to rebuild Gaza". The Guardian. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Qatar increases number of Gaza beneficiaries of aid - Middle East - Jerusalem Post". www.jpost.com. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
- ^ Adel Marzooq (15 August 2017). "The New Axis of Dissent: The Qatari Money, and Turkey & Iran as the Two Largest Representatives of Islam". Gulf House for Studies and Publishing. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Egypt finance: Qatar steps in to ease Cairo cash crisis". BBC News. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Qatar Charity Distributes Humanitarian Aid for the Displaced in Yemen". Reliefweb.int. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Factbox: Turkey, Syria quake: international support and offers of aid". Reuters. 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Qatar ships World Cup fan accommodation to Turkey-Syria earthquake zones". Reuters. 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Qatar Fund for Development is establishing an integrated city in northern Syria in cooperation with AFAD". reliefweb.int. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ a b Qarjouli, Asmahan (2023-06-25). "Qatar delivers all 10,000 World Cup mobile homes to Turkey-Syria earthquake victims". Doha News. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Qatar delivers last batch of mobile homes for quake victims in Türkiye". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Qatar Donates World Cup Mobile Homes to Turkey Earthquake Survivors". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Qatar Charity provides relief aid to affected".
- ^ "Emir of Qatar Tours New Orleans to See Fruit of His $100 Million Donation". The New York Times. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Qatar to host Japan earthquake fundraiser". Al Jazeera. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "QATAR FRIENDSHIP FUND OPENS DOORS TO 'MASKAR', A 24.3 MILLION USD MULTIFUNCTIONAL FISHERY PROCESSING PLANT IN JAPAN". Qatar Friendship Fund. 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Qatar supplies aid to earthquake victims in Nepal". The Gulf Times. 26 April 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "Qatar gets involved in Philippines Haiyan typhoon aid effort". Doha News. 14 November 2013. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "H.E the Premier: Qatar Donates 20 Million U.S Dollars to Haiti". Reliefweb.int. 31 March 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2015.