RACA, Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Non-Profit Sector Development discuss boosting cooperation

Doha, Qatar: Representatives from the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) in Qatar met with a delegation from the National Centre for Non-Profit Sector Development in Saudi Arabia to explore ways to strengthen cooperation. The two-day visit focused on several key areas, including enhancing coordination, leveraging experiences in regulating charitable work, and boosting the sector's community impact.

During the meetings, the delegation received an overview of RACA's strategy for the next five years, as well as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strategy for charitable and humanitarian work in Qatar. They delved into the methodology behind the World Giving Index 2025, Qatar's ranking in the index, and the role of regulatory bodies in fostering trust and sustainability within the non-profit sector.

The discussions also covered various aspects of supervision, control, fundraising regulation, and compliance, with a focus on how data and performance measurement can be utilized to improve services and achieve strategic goals. The delegation was also given a tour of RACA's digital transformation initiatives, including the electronic portal and the internal aid coordination platform (Sanadi).

This exchange of knowledge and experiences between peer institutions in Qatar and Saudi Arabia underscores the importance of collaboration in maximizing the impact of charitable and humanitarian efforts in the region.