No serious construction is possible without a project. It's impossible to build a house if the architect changes the drawings every month. It is impossible to build a bridge if contractors think only of today's benefits. But this is what politics looks like too often: instead of a master plan for the country's development, we see a set of short-term solutions designed for one electoral cycle.
A state that wants to survive in the modern world must have a clear and understandable plan for at least 10 years ahead. Such a plan is not a bureaucratic document or a slogan in an election programme. It is a national document that defines the guidelines for the economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure, security and culture. It must survive the change of presidents and parliaments, because the future of the nation cannot depend on the political calendar.
The General Development Plan is needed not only by the state but also by every citizen. It gives people an understanding of where the country is heading and builds trust in the government. It allows businesses to plan investments and young people to build their lives in their own country rather than looking for a future abroad. It creates predictability and confidence, which are more valuable than any promises.
History convincingly proves that countries with long-term strategies have achieved sustainable development. South Korea has become one of the world's technological leaders from a poor post-war state thanks to its five-year and ten-year development plans. Singapore has transformed from a small port to a global financial centre in a few decades thanks to the consistency and clarity of its strategy. Even countries with limited resources have been able to become strong when they have a master plan and the political will to implement it.
Ukraine also needs such a plan. We have the talents, resources, culture and strength of our people. But without a common strategy, we remain in the grip of chaos, in the logic of constant "resets". Each new government promises reforms, but without a unified plan, these reforms are not interconnected and do not produce a coherent result. We spend years moving in circles instead of moving forward.
I am convinced that a master plan for the country's development for the next 10 years is not a luxury, but a condition for survival. It is the basis for the state to become predictable and strong, and for the people to believe in their future.
With faith in God, responsibility and the future.
I am honoured!
Andrey Gmyrin
