Qatar advances in 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index
The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) announced on Thursday that the State of Qatar has made significant progress in the 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI).
According to Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy revealed in its 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI) reportQatar has made significant progress in developing its philanthropic environment.Qatar achieved a notable leap in the overall index, reflecting the substantial transformations in philanthropic over the past seven years, surpassing the global average of 3.49 and ranking among the highest in the Arab world.
According to the report, Qatar's overall philanthropic environment index rose from 2.07 in 2018 to 2.58 in 2022, reaching 3.61 in 2025, which is considered one of the highest growth rates among the evaluated countries. In a press statement, Director General of the RACA Ibrahim Al Dahimi said: 'This achievement reflects Qatar's steadfast commitment to enhancing institutional philanthropy, entrenching a culture of giving, and developing the non-profit sector as a pillar of community and national development.' (QNA)
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