Any government worth its salt takes a keen interest in enhancing the welfare of its citizens. It invests in policies, programs, and structures that will help it deliver on the above. These collectively constitute a nation’s infrastructure. Prudent infrastructural developments in key sectors of an economy translate into massive growths ensuring higher standards of living. The united allied states is conscious of this and pledges to commit substantial resources in social projects that will enhance the quality of lives of its citizens. This article identifies critical investments that the U.A.S will pursue and their implications on its citizens.
Impacting Lives Through Infrastructural Developments
Let us now turn our attention to the critical areas where the U.A.S will commit significant resources to better the lives of her people.
Advancing Education
According to Robinson Elie, The U.A.S Secretary of Education, “Education is the one thing that sets an individual apart and creates economic opportunities.” This statement encapsulates the U.A.S vision for education. The nation will use education to ensure the citizens attain world-class job training. Consequently, they will be competitive in the global labor market.
To guarantee academic excellence and universal access, the government will employ technology. Apart from the physical infrastructure, it will invest in The EduTech deployed will improve the teaching-learning process. Additionally, blockchain technology will help assess the whole system for accountability purposes.
The system will also emphasize innovation and R&D. From these investments, the country will realize a modern, market-driven, and universally recognized education. The graduates of this system will have skills and knowledge that will enable them to attract the best remuneration for their labor. In turn, they will better their lives and those of their dependents.
Entrenchment of Fintech
The financial sector is essential for progression. It, therefore, must evolve for it to stay ahead of emerging trends within the space. For instance, Society is increasingly mainstreaming cryptocurrencies. Financial institutions must provide efficient and secure means of transactions.
The U.A.S will pursue its relationship with Apollo Fintech to transform the financial sector. It will adopt The National Payments Platform, which will anchor the financial industry. The NPP manages all the transactions in the economy. It promises efficient and secure payments for the citizens. These efficiencies of the NPP enable the nation to realize significant G.D.P. growths. Subsequently, the quality of life will improve.
Enhancing Efficiencies In Transport and Communication
The Department of Transportation’s mandate ensures that the U.A.S. attains a modern, safe, and cost-efficient transportation system. A competent transport network catalyzes economic progress. It encourages trade and mobility of labor factors critical to growth. Again, better transport and communication infrastructure are essential in ensuring peace and security within the nation.
Innovating Agriculture
A well-fed nation is a thriving one. Key among The Department of Agriculture’s functions are safeguarding food sufficiency and market stability of food resources. To that end, it will innovate agriculture to enhance production. Also, it will offer leadership on policies that will expand the agricultural output, conserve natural resources and develop rural areas/
The increased output resulting from investing in food science and technology increases affordability and access to food supplies. It also provides incomes in the form of salaries and returns on investments. These help better the quality of living. Furthermore, developing infrastructure in rural areas modernizes rural living, making it attractive hence preventing rural-urban migration.
Reforming Healthcare
A healthy population is a productive one too. Beyond the provision of physical infrastructure, The U.A.S will invest in the training and development of competent healthcare personnel. Further, it will emphasize research and innovation within the sector. These initiatives will accord the citizens an affordable, accessible, and world-class healthcare system. They need not travel outside the region in search of effective treatments.
Provision of Quality Housing
The provision of quality housing goes a long way in preserving the dignity of human existence. Additionally, it provides extra incentive to work. The Housing Department regulates the sector and oversees programs to ensure the sufficient supply of affordable housing. It adopts anti-discriminatory policies hence guaranteeing housing to all. Additionally, it partners with the private sector to fund uptake of houses.
Development of The Energy Sector
Energy is a critical ingredient of the production process. Successful production relies on an adequate and reliable supply of energy. The U.A.S, through its Department of Energy, will develop the energy infrastructure to meet industrial and domestic needs. It will invest in research and technology that ensures optimal production, distribution, resource conservation, and prudent waste disposal.
To ensure adequate supply and delivery of energy, the government will exploit a mix of energy resources. This mix involves fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear energy. It will meet the rising energy demand sustainably. Damon Lapping, U.A.S’s Secretary of Energy, aptly sums this in his statement, “Visionary countries in clean energy today will be the economic powerhouses of tomorrow.” By making energy accessible, reliable, affordable, and sustainable, The UA.S will open economic opportunities for its citizens.
Securing The Nation and its Partners
Security is critical to sustaining economic activity. Regions enjoying peace and security attract productive activity and investments hence progress faster. The reverse is also true. Fully aware of this, The U.A.S will invest in a state-of-the-art defense force to ensure the security and stability of member states and the region as a whole. The defense force comprises Space Force, Air Force, Navy, Army, Central Intelligence Agency, and Homeland Security.
Final Thoughts
The sole purpose of seeking governance is to impact people’s lives positively. For this reason, responsible governments invest in infrastructure that will help deliver on that mandate. The judicious allocation of resources in certain vital areas not only spurs economic growth; notably, it transforms lives for the better. The United Allied States is fully aware of this. It is for this reason that it intends to invest significant resources and effort in areas like education, health, housing, agriculture, transport, and defense. The citizens of the member states can look forward to a higher quality of living.
