Abu Dhabi announces policy agenda

Abu Dhabi: The government of Abu Dhabi has launched a new policy agenda for the future development of the emirate in general and the government in particular.

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GRADUAL PROGRESS TOWARDS ELECTIONS
The principle of accountability set by the new policy agenda represents a first step towards incorporating the public in the government process according to Mohamed Ahmed Al Bawardi, Secretary General of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

“We will evaluate the progress periodically and update the plan according to new goals or targets set by any government entity in a transparent manner. Such transparency provides for accountability on various levels, between the executive council and the different departments, and through the media as well,'' he said.

“This represents a step towards setting elections at the local level in our gradual approach to the subject matter, following the footsteps of the federal government, where partial elections are already in place,'' he added.