The National Development Plan Secretariat Invites Public Feedback

01/11/2026

The National Development Plan Secretariat Invites Public Feedback on the Draft Planning Institute of The Bahamas Bill, 2025

NASSAU, The Bahamas –11th January, 2026 — The Government of The Bahamas has launched a public consultation on the Draft Planning Institute of The Bahamas Bill, 2025, inviting members of the public, civil society organizations, and stakeholders to review the proposed legislation and submit feedback during the consultation period, which opens on 11th January, 2026.

The Draft Bill forms part of the national effort to strengthen long-term development planning and to ensure that public policy reflects the priorities and perspectives of the Bahamian people.

Background

The planning process for the National Development Plan commenced in 2014 and culminated in the drafting of the Plan in 2016, establishing a comprehensive framework for sustainable national development. This draft legislation represents a further step forward in advancing that framework and provides an opportunity for public input before further legislative consideration.

Purpose of the Draft Legislation

The Draft Planning Institute of The Bahamas Bill seeks to:

● To establish The Planning Institute of The Bahamas and its Governing Board

● To develop and implement the Bahamas National Development Plan

The legislation is intended to support coordinated planning, accountability, and long-term national development outcomes.

How to Participate

Members of the public are encouraged to: ● Review the Draft Bill at: www.vision2040bahamas.org ● Submit written feedback via email: info@vision2040bahamas.org

● Submit all comments by: January 31st, 2026

Written submissions received through the official channels will form part of the formal consultation record.

Official Comment

“It is not the government’s plan, but a national plan. That’s why public participation is essential. It is about giving the country a shared vision of where we want to be in the future and openly mapping out how we get there. By inviting public input, we can move beyond the ‘one step forward, two steps back’ cycle and get everyone focused on the same goal. There may be different paths to reach it, but the goal is common, and the process must include everyone.” — Mr. Felix Stubbs, Chairman of the NDP Steering Committee

Next Steps

All submissions received during the consultation period will be reviewed and analyzed. A summary report of the feedback will be prepared to inform the next phase of consideration of the Draft Bill.

For more information and to receive a copy of the Bill, please visit www.vision2040bahamas.org.