National Strategy for Sustainable Development to 2040
National long-term policy setting sustainability goals and priorities
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
The National Strategy for Sustainable Development of the Republic of Belarus to 2040 (NSUR-2040) is a long-term policy framework that outlines Belarus's sustainable development priorities across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. It includes a major pillar on digital transformation and explicitly targets building “Digital Agriculture” progressing toward “Smart Agriculture”, supported by an integrated real-time digital platform for managing the agro-industrial complex (AIC).
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The strategy promotes economy-wide rollout of ICT with AI, cloud, IoT, big data and next-gen connectivity (including 5G) as enabling infrastructure. For agriculture it highlights precision and decision technologies: digital planning tools, variable-rate fertilization, pest/disease monitoring and early detection, soil mapping using satellite monitoring and UAVs, GIS and analytics, sensor-equipped machinery, robotics, controlled-environment production, plus e-commerce platforms and mobile apps for food trade and consumers.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
NSUR-2040 targets national and local government bodies coordinating implementation and monitoring, and it also targets agribusinesses, farms, tech providers, researchers, and advisory services that will adopt/operate digital tools and platforms across the AIC, including digital trade channels for buyers.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
Financing is not specified withing the policy document.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
NSUR-2040 provides the long-term policy foundation for modernizing Belarus's agricultural sector, guiding investment in digital infrastructure, sustainable land use, and climate adaptation measures that affect all agricultural stakeholders.
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better nutrition
Better environment
Better life
