Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development (DCD), which serves as the regulator of the social sector in Abu Dhabi, has hosted the inaugural Third Sector Forum in the emirate. The forum, organised under the slogan ‘Partners in Impact,’ was held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.
The event was attended by Ms. Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education and Chairwoman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the DCD, Ms. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General, Authority of Social Contribution, Ma’an, and a number of leaders in government and the private sector, in addition to over 80 third sector entities.
The inaugural edition featured a range of discussions and interactive workshops focused on the activation of the third sector and its significant contributions to society. Workshops were also held to encourage interaction between stakeholders, with the ultimate aim being to establish priorities and operational initiatives for companies.
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the DCD, emphasised Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fostering a comprehensive and sustainable renaissance in the emirate by creating an integrated regulatory environment that encourages participation from all sectors.
Our leadership believes strongly in the importance of building a cohesive society and so has prioritised the creation of an integrated social system that improves the quality of life and promotes sustainable development. To achieve this, the DCD was established to be the regulator of the social sector, including the third sector. The DCD has actively supported NGOs as a crucial pillar of economic and social development. The third sector plays a pivotal role in finding solutions to social issues and challenges and nurturing values of community participation, awareness, and responsibility, thereby continuously improving the social sector system.
Dr. Al Khaili shared.
Ms. Salama Al Ameemi, Director General, The Authority of Social Contribution, extended her thanks and appreciation to the Department of Community Development for its efforts in organising this pioneering event, which sheds light on the role of the third sector and its importance in achieving sustainable community development in the emirate.