Contribution and achievements of a national development organization in meeting the planning goals: the Saudi Real Estate Development Fund (Saudi Arabia) (D.P.A. Dissertation)

This study examines the goals and effectiveness of the Real Estate Development Fund (REDF) in Saudi Arabia, a program implemented in 1974 to promote housing development. This program represents a new type of policy implemented by the Saudi government, which outlined certain social, religious, political, and cultures provisions to be incorporated into the fund. The methodology used involved collecting data from archives, interviews, and a survey of REDF participants. REDF was effective in housing development, though economic downturns effected the level of funding provided to the program. The survey revealed that more assistance is needed to support those who have taken out housing loans. This dissertation suggests that the REDF's role as a financial institution be expanded, and for the private sector to increase funding of this program.