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ContentsIntroduction / Planning Machinery1Planning Machinery in Pakistan2Chronology, Process, objectives 3Conclusion, Recommendation, Message4

IntroductionPlanning is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.

Plan is originally thrived from Latin (Planus), later it was used in French (1670-1680) plant Ground Plan. Oxford Dictionary

Planning MachineryMost countries of the world have established a planning agency of one kind or another for the planning of economy and administration.

The structure, composition and the internal organization may vary from country to country but the functions they perform are almost similar. It is not the responsibility of a single agency and it requires the consent and advice of the whole representative institutions.

Planning agency is involved throughout in the planning process form formulation to implementation and then post implementation.

Head of planning agency vary in different government systems.

Staff of planning is selected from variety of specialists and generalists.

Planning Machinery Model in PakistanPlanning machineryPlanning CommissionPlanning and development department / BoardDistrict Government / Zila CouncilsSanctioning MachineryFederal LevelNECECNECCDWPProvincial LevelPDWPDepartmental Sub-committeeDistrict LevelZila Council

Actual Planning Machinery of Pakistan Development BoardPlanning BoardPlanning CommissionFederal Ministries/DivisionsAnnual PlanRoll-On-PlanFive Year PlanPerspective PlanPublic Sector Development Programme (PSDP)Federal Vs Provincial ProjectsOn-going Vs New ProjectsForeign-Aided Projects

Planning Periods in PakistanPeriod1.Colombo Plan (Six Year Plan)1951-572.1st Five year Plan1955-603.2nd Five year Plan1960-654.3rd Five year Plan1965-705.4th Five year Plan1970-756.5th Five year Plan1978-837.6th Five year Plan1983-888.7th Five year Plan1988-939.8th Five year Plan1993-9810.9th Five year Plan1998-200311.10 Year Perspective Development Plan2001-1112.Medium Term Development Framework (MTDF)2005-1013.Vision 203014.10th Five year Plan2010-15

arrangement for discussing economic developmentplans and facilitating technical and financial assistance for development projects in south and southeast Asia. It was established at Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), in 1950 as a result of discussions by the governments of India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. The United States, Japan, and a number of Southeast Asian, East Asian, and Pacific countries joined later. The plan came into full operation in 1951. Its name was changed following the end of participation by several newly communist countries of Southeast Asia. 7Objectives of Pakistan Economic PlanningTo increase per capita and national incomeHigher level of employmentPrice stabilityRedressing imbalances in the economyReduction of inequalities in income distributionTo remove BOP difficultiesReducing regional disparitiesSelf-sufficiency in foodIncrease in savingsReducing population growthReducing poverty levelsProvision of social servicesLong term economic growth

Pakistan Planning Process Planning CommissionPreparation of approach paperFormulation of technical working groups in all sectorsPreparation of sectoral chapters by working groupsConsultations with all Federal Ministries for inputConsultations with all Provincial Govts. for inputSent to all Fed. Ministries and Dev. Partners for comments and inputSent to all Provincial Govts. for comments and inputFinance Division(Resource Availability)Economic Affairs Division(Foreign aid availability)Finalization of draft plan by PC and its presentation before President/Prime MinisterSubmission to National Economic Council (NEC)Circulation of approved plan to all Provincial Govts. And Federal Ministries for implementationTransformation of plan into viable projects/programmesDraft Five Year Plan

Functions of planning commission

Consultation with: Federal Ministries / Provincial Governments DonorsCivil Society

Formulation of National Plan Annual PlanFive Year Plan Rolling Plan Perspective Plan (15-25 Years)

Project Management :Approval of Development Projects Monitoring of Major ProjectsEvaluation of on-going and completed projectsAssociation with EAD in matters of Foreign Assistance

How are Projects Identified in Pakistan?National Economic CouncilPlanning Document (Annual / Medium Term Plan)Assistance and partnership strategies with donors

2. Line Ministries / Public Sector CorporationsBased on their sectoral strategies / work plans

3. Public Representatives/NGOs/Pressure GroupsPolicy Debates

Conclusion: Weaknesses Need for Further ReformFinancial. Unrealistic cost estimates. Delay in financial arrangements (Local/FEC). Proper cash plan not prepared. Inadequate allocations/funding. Late release of funds, lengthy procedures. Cost over runMonitoring & Evaluation. Need for more effective monitoringPolitical InterventionOtherLack of Policy Formulation and AnalysisDepleted Physical Infrastructure

Recommendation: what really Pakistan needs?Achieve Macroeconomic StabilizationEstablish Social Safety NetDevelop and mobilize human resources (HRD)Expand agriculture production and Agro-Business potentialGalvanize industrial competitiveness with supporting strategiesIntegrated planning for Energy DevelopmentDeepen and diversify domestic Capital MarketsEstablish Public-Private Partnership as major method for infrastructure developmentAdministrative Reform: Consolidation, Specialization and Devolution

Final MessageWater for Agriculture!

Energy for industry !

Reference:Mahbub ul Haq, Planning Machinery in Pakistan: 1965

Pakistan Planning Commission : Accessed 3 July 2013

Manual for Development Projects: Pakistan Planning Commission

History of Economic Planning in Pakistan

Planning & Planning Process in Pakistan: Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, SDPI

PLANNING MACHINERY IN PAKISTAN: AMBREEN FATIMA. Lahore Colleague for women University

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