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Introduction

Wawasan Brunei 2035

A long-term development framework was formulated for a period of thirty (30) years beginning in 2007, comprising Wawasan Brunei 2035, the Strategy and Policy Framework for Development, and the National Development Plan.

By 2035, Negara Brunei Darussalam is recognised worldwide as a nation with:

  1. 1
    Well-educated, highly skilled and successful peopleas measured by the highest international standards
  2. 2
    A quality of life that is among the highest in the worldamong the top 10 nations in the world
  3. 3
    A dynamic and sustainable economyamong the top 10 countries in terms of per capita income

Negara Brunei Darussalam has made continuous progress towards achieving the goals of Wawasan Brunei 2035. In continuing the journey towards 2035 and the years beyond, cooperation and firm commitment from all parties must be sustained in order to collectively realise and achieve the desired targets of Wawasan Brunei 2035.

National Development Plan — Wawasan Brunei 2035 introduced in 2007

Long-Term Development Planning Book of Negara Brunei Darussalam

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
"Wawasan Brunei 2035 is not only a guide for national policies and development strategies, but also reflects the aspirations of the citizens and residents of the country for a high quality of life, equal opportunities, and a prosperous, peaceful and harmonious nation."
Excerpt from the Titah of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, First Wawasan Brunei 2035 Supreme Council Meeting for 2025, 29 April 2025
Implementation chronology

From 2004 to 2025

  • 2004 – 2007
    • Establishment of the Long-Term Development Planning Body and consultation sessions with stakeholders
  • 2007
    • Wawasan Brunei 2035 was introduced through the Long-Term Development Plan of Brunei Darussalam
  • 2008 – 2014
    • Ministries and agencies implement their respective strategies, programmes and projects
    • The main coordinating agency is the Department of Economic Planning and Development, Prime Minister's Office
  • 2014 – 2015
    • The establishment of the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Supreme Council (MTWB 2035) to set the strategic direction, coordinate implementation, and monitor the achievement of Wawasan Brunei 2035 at the highest level
    • The establishment of the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Permanent Secretariat as the Administrative Manager of the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Framework
  • 2016
    • The Wawasan Brunei 2035 Framework was launched
  • 2016 – 2021
    • Implementation, coordination and alignment based on the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Framework
  • 2021
    • Launch Economic Blueprint on 16 January 2021
    • The establishment of the Working Committees Manpower, Social and Economic Wawasan Brunei 2035 on 30 August 2021
  • 2022 – 2023
    • Updating of the membership of the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Supreme Council on 1 December 2022
    • Launch Manpower Blueprint in 2023
  • 2024
    • Launch of the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Logo
  • 2025
    • Launch Social Blueprint in 2025
Wawasan Brunei 2035 Framework

From three goals to 42 national KPIs

The Framework, launched in 2016, helps the Supreme Council manage and monitor the national development agenda in a systematic manner: each goal is translated into national priorities, National Outcomes and key performance indicators with set targets and trajectories.

Goals
Goal 1Educated, Highly-Skilled and Accomplished People
Goal 2High Quality of Life
Goal 3Dynamic and Sustainable Economy
Measure of aspiration
Top 25% of countries in the worldaccording to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index
Top 10 countries in the worldaccording to the Human Development Index (UNDP)
Top 10 countriesin terms of per capita income; a diversified economy (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index below 1,500)
National priorities
Education & Human Resources
Health
Social Welfare
Transport
Environment & Climate Change
Governance & Cooperation
Science, Technology & Innovation
Economy
National outcomes (HPK)
HPK 1First Class Education System
HPK 2Human Resource Development that Meets Economic Needs
HPK 3Healthy Nation
HPK 4Cohesive and Resilient Society
HPK 5Upholding Sovereignty, Stability and Peace
HPK 6Sustainable Transport Infrastructure
HPK 7Green Nation
HPK 8Excellent Public Service Delivery
HPK 9Smart Nation
HPK 10High and Sustainable Economic Growth
HPK 11Diversified and Future Ready Economy
HPK 12Conducive Working Environment for Locals
HPK 13Macroeconomic Stability
Performance monitoring
Wawasan Brunei Index
Manpower Index
Social Index
Economic Index
Goal 1Educated, Highly-Skilled and Accomplished People
Measure of aspiration
Top 25% of countries in the world according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index
National priorities
Education & Human Resources
National outcomes (HPK)
HPK 1First Class Education System
HPK 2Human Resource Development that Meets Economic Needs
Performance monitoring
Wawasan Brunei IndexManpower Index
6 National KPIsGoal 1: view latest progress
Goal 2High Quality of Life
Measure of aspiration
Top 10 countries in the world according to the Human Development Index (UNDP)
National priorities
HealthSocial WelfareTransportEnvironment & Climate ChangeGovernance & CooperationScience, Technology & Innovation
National outcomes (HPK)
HPK 3Healthy Nation
HPK 4Cohesive and Resilient Society
HPK 5Upholding Sovereignty, Stability and Peace
HPK 6Sustainable Transport Infrastructure
HPK 7Green Nation
HPK 8Excellent Public Service Delivery
HPK 9Smart Nation
Performance monitoring
Wawasan Brunei IndexSocial Index
26 National KPIsGoal 2: view latest progress
Goal 3Dynamic and Sustainable Economy
Measure of aspiration
Top 10 countries in terms of per capita income; a diversified economy (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index below 1,500)
National priorities
Economy
National outcomes (HPK)
HPK 10High and Sustainable Economic Growth
HPK 11Diversified and Future Ready Economy
HPK 12Conducive Working Environment for Locals
HPK 13Macroeconomic Stability
Performance monitoring
Wawasan Brunei IndexEconomic Index
10 National KPIsGoal 3: view latest progress

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Governance structure

Supreme Council and working committees

Wawasan Brunei 2035 Supreme Council
Secretary of the Wawasan Brunei 2035 Supreme Council
Working Committees Manpower
Wawasan Brunei 2035
Working Committees Social
Wawasan Brunei 2035
Working Committees Economic
Wawasan Brunei 2035

The Wawasan Brunei 2035 Supreme Council (MTWB), established in 2014, sets the strategic direction, coordinates implementation and monitors the achievement of the Wawasan at the highest level. The Wawasan Brunei Office, Prime Minister's Office, serves as secretariat. Three working committees established on 30 August 2021 support planning, implementation and monitoring Manpower, Social and Economic Blueprint.