Eritrea Vision 2030

Eritrea Vision 2030 is a long-term strategic development framework launched by the Government of Eritrea to guide the country's socio-economic transformation through the year 2030. It aims to build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society by focusing on key sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and governance.

Objectives

The main objectives of Eritrea Vision 2030 include:

• Ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare for all citizens, with a particular focus on underprivileged populations. ^[1]
• Promoting inclusive and quality education at all levels.
• Enhancing food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Expanding infrastructure, including roads, energy, and water systems.
• Strengthening governance, rule of law, and institutional capacity.

Strategic pillars

Vision 2030 is structured around several strategic pillars:

• Human Capital Development: Investing in health and education to empower citizens.
• Economic Growth and Diversification: Supporting industrialization, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
• Environmental Sustainability: Promoting renewable energy and conservation.
• Social Equity: Reducing poverty and inequality through targeted programs.
• Good Governance: Enhancing transparency, accountability, and civic participation.

Implementation and monitoring

The implementation of Vision 2030 is coordinated by various government ministries and agencies, with support from international partners. Eritrea has submitted Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) to the United Nations to track progress toward the SDGs. ^{[2] [3]}

Challenges

Despite its ambitious goals, Eritrea Vision 2030 faces several challenges:

• Limited financial resources and infrastructure gaps.
• Effects of past international sanctions.
• Need for greater regional and international cooperation.

See also

• Economy of Eritrea
• Politics of Eritrea
• 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Development Goals

References

1. "Eritrea Vision 2030" (PDF). Eri-Platform. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
2. "Eritrea and the 2030 Agenda: Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals" (PDF). UNESCO. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
3. "Eritrea and the 2030 agenda: Voluntary National Review". UN Digital Library. Retrieved 11 October 2025.