The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics (MDPS), in collaboration with the Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland will be carrying out the ‘Executive Opinion Survey’ during February and March this year.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry said that the survey data will complement hard statistical data and provide qualitative analysis about economic policy, regulations and various aspects of the business environment which influence the nation's competitiveness ranking.
The 2017 IMD World Competitiveness Report, scheduled for release in June, will measure strengths and weakness in Qatar's economic environment and compare these with other nations.
The Minister of Development Planning and Statistics H E Dr Saleh Al Nabit (pictured), said "The report will help identify areas where competitiveness could be improved, as well as provide important information for prospective investors and the general public”. Qatar had ranked 13th (out of 61 countries) in the 2016 Competitiveness Yearbook.
