2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part D

author(s)
May H Alshamary and Karim Saihoud Karam

abstract
The current research addresses a very important topic, which is how creativity influences the achievement of sustainable development. The main objective of the study is to identify the impact of creativity on achieving sustainable development. The significance of the research stems from understanding the factors influencing sustainable development by ensuring the self-sufficiency of current generations without compromising the interests of future generations. The central research question focused on the extent to which creativity impacts sustainable development. A collection of statistical techniques and instruments were employed in the practical application part to get at the best answers in terms of the precision of the findings and suggestions, represented by questionnaires and personal interviews, in addition to using the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and Spearman's rank correlation. The study was conducted on a group of employees within the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, where the sample consisted of 90 employees. At the same time, the research population included most of the ministry’s headquarters employees, totaling approximately 560 employees from various specializations. The research concluded with a set of findings, the most important of which is a statistically significant correlation between creativity and sustainable development. It also confirmed a statistically significant impact relationship between the variables of creativity including creativity at the individual level, group level, and organizational level and sustainable development. The study recommended several actions that should be considered to achieve sustainable development and preserve the resources of future generations. Among the most prominent recommendations is the need for genuine reliance on the needs and requirements of the current generation without infringing on the resources of future generations, and providing the necessary infrastructure to raise cultural and social awareness to meet the requirements of creativity. It also emphasized the importance of reinforcing the principle of working according to the correct values and customs imposed by Islamic teachings, making trust and honesty the foundation of work, maintaining the properties of future generations, and instilling the spirit of cooperation, optimism, and hope in the current generation regarding how to preserve the resources of future generations.