Financial Sustainability of Qatar's Third Sector through Direct Public Investment

Abstract

This study adopts a forward-looking approach to examine the financial sustainability of Qatar's third sector through directed investment and its role in enhancing the functions of the sector. It begins by analyzing these investments and elucidating the financial and administrative challenges they encounter. Employing a qualitative approach, the study conducts interviews with a sample representing various sectors of the state and different administrative levels, as well as stakeholders. The findings highlight the financial challenges confronted by Qatar's third sector, including limited available resources and the absence of robust legislative and administrative mechanisms to support financial sustainability. The study explores avenues to bolster the effectiveness of the third sector and presents a set of recommendations for establishing a specialized framework for public investments capable of effectively managing this type of directed investment. These recommendations emphasize the need for clear legislation and regulations that foster financial sustainability while promoting partnerships with diverse sectors of the state and society. It underscores the importance of adhering to clear principles such as governance, trust, and transparency to ensure the desired outcomes of such partnerships.