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What is AmBisyon Natin 2040?

AmBisyon Natin 2040 represents the collective
long-term vision and aspirations of the Filipino people for
themselves and for the country for the next 25 years. It
describes the kind of life that people want to live, as well
as how the country will look like by 2040. As such, it will
serve as an anchor for development planning
across at least four administrations.
What is the difference between a plan and a vision?

A vision is a picture of the future, a set of life goals and goals for the country, while a plan is a set of strategies
to achieve these goals. In simple terms, a vision may be likened to a destination and thus answers the question
“Where do we want to be?” while a plan lays out the pathways and modes for getting to the destination. Thus,
Ambisyon Natin 2040 is the vision that will be the guide and anchor of the country’s plans for the future.
Why did NEDA start this long-term vision for the Philippines? Why only now?
We know that development is a long-term process. It takes many years, even decades, for a country to reach
a higher level of development so as to significantly raise living standards and, subsequently, eradicate poverty.
But because of the current political system, government planning has traditionally been bound by the six-year
term of a presidency. This has often led to discontinuity of even good policies and programs. Thus,
stakeholders have been clamoring for a long-term development plan that will ensure sustainability and
continuity of good policies, programs, and projects beyond the term a political administration.
How did NEDA come up with AmBisyon Natin 2040? What was the process behind it?
How the AmBisyon Natin 2040 process unfolded was a result of a consultative
process. An Advisory Committee composed of representatives from the government,
private sector, the academe, and civil society guided the overall implementation of
the visioning exercise. Experts from different fields of development were also
consulted, especially on the thematic technical papers. Guided by the Advisory
Committee, NEDA led the development of the project’s various components,
including public consultations through focus group discussions, national survey,
technical studies, and communication and advocacy.
Is the vision of “a simple and comfortable life”

too low for the Filipino people?
A simple and comfortable life to the Filipino people means
having a car of their own, a house of their own, and enough
money and savings to send their children to school and to afford
leisure like travel – a middle class lifestyle. Upon closer look,
these aspirations are achievable to many but not for all in the
immediate term. And they may not be achievable
simultaneously. Nonetheless, as people’s aspirations are driven
by their current conditions, they may change eventually and
gradually as their lives continue to improve.
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Were all stakeholders involved in the visioning process?

People’s ownership of something like AmBisyon Natin 2040 is critical to its
sustainability. It is important that the vision is widely shared and resonates with the
majority. What better way to do it than to let it come from the people themselves?
Thus, NEDA undertook methodical public consultations to discover what they want
for themselves and for the country. Forty-two (42) focus group discussions (FGDs)
across the country were conducted, primarily with poor and marginalized groups
whose voices are seldom heard. These include fisherfolk, farmers, the urban poor,
disaster survivors, OFW families, indigenous people (IPs), students, formal
workers, government workers, out-of-school youth and persons with disability
(PWDs) in 10 different regions across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The FGD results
informed the design of the questionnaire for a national survey with a sample size of 10,000.
The survey includes Filipinos, 15-50 years old, from all walks of life, regardless of ethnicity, class,
or occupation. To help draw up strategies for realizing the long-term vision of Filipinos, several technical
papers on areas or sectors widely known to affect a country’s development and people’s quality of life are
now being drafted. These papers will help set the goals and milestones for each administration, even while
leaving ample room for flexibility, especially in terms of strategies and programs.
What is the meaning of the logo?

The logo uses an eye icon to symbolize vision. It also serves as an eye-opener
for Filipinos, reminding them that each citizen plays an equally important role in
achieving the long-term vision. The four eyelashes attached to the eye
resemble the sun’s rays, suggesting a bright future for the Philippines. Basic
colors are used to evoke familiarity, as most are the colors of the Philippine flag.
How can this long-term vision be sustained in the next four administrations?
The long-term vision follows the idea of a progressive realization. This means that when an administration is
in power, it needs to gain and establish ground so that succeeding administrations will have something to
build on, until the end goal is reached. This involves setting milestones, having medium-term targets, and
matching the vision with international timelines such as the Sustainable Development Goals of the United
Nations, among others.
Also, after ten years, NEDA may conduct another survey to evaluate how far or close we are from fully
realizing the 2040 vision and whether and to what extent aspirations have changed.
How can the public support or advocate for AmBisyon Natin 2040?
We are encouraging the public to use AmBisyon Natin 2040 as a topic for discourse and study in the academe,
basis for goal-setting of projects and programs in our communities, among others. The public is also free to
use (without major alterations) the visual materials and information posted on the AmBisyon Natin 2040
website and Facebook page. We are also open to talk about AmBisyon Natin 2040 in relevant external events
and gatherings. There will be a string of public events in the coming months where the public is invited to join.
Where can we get more information and updates?

All information and related presentations, videos, photos, infographics, publications, speeches and survey
results highlights can be accessed through the official Ambisyon Natin 2040 website, 2040.neda.gov.ph. The
executive summaries of the technical papers and other additional resource materials will also be posted on
the website. All updates on Ambisyon Natin 2040 including related articles, event coverages and press
statements are linked and posted on the official Ambisyon Natin 2040 Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/AmbisyonNatin2040.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

What is AmBisyon Natin 2040?

What is the difference between a plan and a vision?

Is the vision of “a simple and comfortable life”

AMBISYON NATIN 2040 FAQS 1

Were all stakeholders involved in the visioning process?

What is the meaning of the logo?

Where can we get more information and updates?

AMBISYON NATIN 2040 FAQS 2

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