AMBISYON NATIN 2040

Summary

The video highlights the Philippines' long-term development vision, Ambisyon 2040, which aims to transform the country into a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society by 2040. Initiated in 2015, the vision reflects the aspirations of Filipinos for better living standards, poverty eradication, and sustainable growth. Guided by NEDA and endorsed by President Duterte, the plan emphasizes expanding economic opportunities, strategic infrastructure development, ecological integrity, good governance, social justice, and public safety. Anchored in the nation's long-term goals and aligned with international commitments like the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Ambisyon 2040 seeks to ensure consistent progress, resilient institutions, and a high quality of life for all Filipinos.

Takeaways

• 🌏 Development is a long-term process that can take decades to significantly raise living standards and eradicate poverty.
• 🇵🇭 The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) developed the long-term vision for the Philippines called Ambisyon 2040.
• 🎯 Ambisyon 2040 represents the collective aspirations of the Filipino people for themselves and the country over the next 25 years.
• 📝 The vision was formulated through a consultative process involving government, private sector, academe, civil society, over 300 focus group participants, and nearly 10,000 national survey respondents.
• 📜 President Rodrigo Duterte ratified Executive Order No. 5 in October 2016 to officially adopt Ambisyon 2040.
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• 🏘️ By 2040, the Philippines aims to be a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society with no poverty, where people live long, healthy, and innovative lives in a high-trust society.
• 📊 Philippine development plans until 2040 will be anchored in this vision to ensure sustainability and consistency across political administrations.
• 💼 Economic strategies will focus on expanding opportunities, equitable access, strategic fiscal policies, efficient taxation, and maintaining macroeconomic stability.
• 🏗️ Infrastructure development will be balanced and strategic, ensuring ecological integrity and sustainable growth.
• ⚖️ Governance will emphasize clean, efficient, and citizen-centered institutions, fiscal prudence, swift and fair justice, public order, safety, peace, and cultural promotion.
• 🌐 The country will align its actions with international commitments such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring strong leadership and stakeholder engagement over 25 years.
• 🤝 The overarching goal is for all Filipinos to enjoy a stable, comfortable lifestyle, secure in their daily needs, future planning, personal freedoms, and a trustworthy government.

Q & A

What is the 'Ambisyon Natin 2040' vision for the Philippines?

Ambisyon Natin 2040 represents the collective aspirations of the Filipino people for their country in the next 25 years. It envisions a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society by 2040, where no one is poor, people enjoy long and healthy lives, are smart and innovative, and live in a high-trust society.

How was the Ambisyon Natin 2040 vision developed?

The development process began in 2015, with an advisory committee composed of government representatives, private sector, academe, and civil society. More than 300 citizens participated in focus group discussions, and nearly 10,000 people responded to a national survey. President Duterte ratified Executive Order No. 5 in October 2016 to adopt the vision.

What are the main goals of the Philippines by 2040?

The main goals are to achieve a prosperous society with a predominantly middle-class population, eliminate poverty, ensure long and healthy lives, foster innovation and smart living, and build a high-trust society.

How will the Philippine Development Plans be aligned with the Ambisyon Natin 2040 vision?

The Philippine Development Plans from 2017 to 2040 will be anchored in the Ambisyon Natin 2040 vision to ensure that strategies, policies, programs, and projects are consistent and sustainable across political administrations.

What are the key elements of the Philippine government's economic approach to development?

The government's economic approach includes expanding economic opportunities, improving access to those opportunities, developing efficient fiscal policies, ensuring macroeconomic stability, reducing vulnerabilities, and improving human capital.

How will infrastructure development contribute to the Philippines' growth?

There will be a balanced and strategic development of infrastructure, which will support the country's economic growth while ensuring ecological integrity is maintained.

What role does public institutions play in the vision for 2040?

Public institutions will be clean, efficient, citizen-centered, and fiscally prudent. They will ensure swift and fair administration of justice and contribute to securing lasting peace, promoting culture, and maintaining public order and safety.

How does the vision align with international commitments like the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

The vision incorporates international commitments, particularly the UN Sustainable Development Goals, requiring strong ownership and support from stakeholders and the country's leaders to ensure long-term success and sustainability.

What is the role of peace talks in the vision for the Philippines in 2040?

Securing lasting peace through the resumption of peace talks is crucial for addressing economic justice and fostering a safe, stable, and prosperous society by 2040.

What are the broader societal benefits that the Filipino people hope to achieve by 2040?

By 2040, Filipinos hope to have a stable and comfortable lifestyle, with enough resources for daily and unexpected expenses, the ability to plan for their future and that of their children, and the freedom to live in a secure, fair, and efficient society.