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'''Bangladesh Planning Commission'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/09/26/47278/Ministries-plan-programmes-to-attain-17-SDG-targets|title=Ministries plan programmes to attain 17 SDG targets|website=The Financial Express Online Version|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref> (denoted as '''PC''') is a [[Financial institution|financial]] and [[public policy]] development institution of the [[Government of Bangladesh|Government]] of Bangladesh. The Planning Commission undertakes research studies and state policy development initiatives for the growth of [[Economy of Bangladesh|national economy]] and the expansion of the public and state infrastructure of the country in tandem under the [[Ministry of Planning (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Planning]] (MoP) with the [[Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Finance]] (MoF).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Planning_Commission|title=Planning Commission – Banglapedia|website=en.banglapedia.org|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/09/26/47278/Ministries-plan-programmes-to-attain-17-SDG-targets|title=Ministries plan programmes to attain 17 SDG targets|website=The Financial Express Online Version|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/10/01/47818/SDG-implemetation---%27whole-of-society-approach%27|title=SDG implemetation – 'whole of society approach'|website=The Financial Express Online Version|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref>
'''Bangladesh Planning Commission'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/09/26/47278/Ministries-plan-programmes-to-attain-17-SDG-targets|title=Ministries plan programmes to attain 17 SDG targets|website=The Financial Express Online Version|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref> (denoted as '''PC''') is the economic [[public policy]] institution of the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. The Planning Commission undertakes research studies and policy development initiatives for the growth of [[Economy of Bangladesh|national economy]] and the expansion of the public infrastructure of the country, in tandem under the [[Ministry of Planning (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Planning]] and alongside the [[Ministry of Finance (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Finance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Planning_Commission|title=Planning Commission – Banglapedia|website=en.banglapedia.org|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/09/26/47278/Ministries-plan-programmes-to-attain-17-SDG-targets|title=Ministries plan programmes to attain 17 SDG targets|website=The Financial Express Online Version|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2016/10/01/47818/SDG-implemetation---%27whole-of-society-approach%27|title=SDG implemetation – 'whole of society approach'|website=The Financial Express Online Version|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref>


In addition the Planning Commission was to serve as the Secretariat for major economic policy questions and for initiating the appraisal of development projects and programmes by:
In addition, the planning division of the Planning Commission serves as the [[Secretariat (administrative office)|secretariat]] for all major economic policy questions and for initiating the appraisal of development projects and programmes by:
* '''National Economic Council (NEC)'''.
* '''National Economic Council (NEC)'''
* '''Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)'''.
* '''Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)'''


==National Economic Council (NEC)==
==National Economic Council (NEC)==
National Economic Council is the highest political authority for consideration of development activities reflective of long-term national policies and objectives in [[Bangladesh]]. It serves as the economic mini-cabinet, consisting of the main economic ministers of the cabinet and headed by the Prime Minister.
The National Economic Council is the highest political authority for the consideration of economic policies and development activities reflective of long-term national policy objectives of the government of Bangladesh. It serves as the economic "mini-cabinet", consisting of the main economic ministers and their officials, and is chaired by the Prime Minister.


Generally, the ministries formulate their respective plans and programmes or projects as per objectives formulated by the NEC. It consists of all members of the Cabinet and is Prime Minitesr is the chairperson. The NEC meets as when required, and in one particular meeting the attendance requirement depends on the subjects under consideration. Planning Division is the secretariat. All NEC proposals are later provided to [[ECNEC]] to be approved.
Generally, the ministries formulate their respective plans and programmes or projects, as per objectives formulated by the NEC. The NEC meets when called by the prime minister, and meetings can include external invitees dependent on the subject under consideration. All NEC proposals are later provided to [[ECNEC]] to be approved.


===Structure===
===Structure===
# [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]] (Chairperson)
# [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]] (Chairperson)
# Ministers of the [[Cabinet of Bangladesh|Council of Ministers]] (Member)
# Ministers of the [[Cabinet of Bangladesh|Council of Ministers]] (as Members) who have economic portfolios


===Supporting officials===
===Supporting officials===
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===Functions of the NEC===
===Functions of the NEC===
* To provide overall guidance at the stage of the formulation of Five Year Plans. Annual Development Programmes and Economic Policies.
* To provide overall guidance of the formulation of Five Year Plans and the Annual Development Programme
* To finalise and approve plans, programmes and policies.
* To finalise and approve economic plans, programmes and policies
* To review progress of implementation of development programme.
* To review progress of implementation of development programme
* To take such others decisions and actions as may be considered necessary for socio- economic development.
* To take such others decisions and actions as may be considered necessary for socio- economic development.
* To appoint such committees as deemed fit to assist the NEC in the due discharge of its responsibilities.
* To appoint sub-committees as deemed fit to assist the NEC to discharge specific responsibilities
*evaluation :impact analysis of project,programmers and plans on the people's living standard
*Evaluation impact analysis of project, programmes and plans on the the national living standard


===Meetings===
===Meetings===
* Meeting of NEC is held every month and can be held earlier if required.
* Meeting of NEC is held every month, and can be held earlier if required by the prime minister (who is the chair)
* Planning Division provides secretarial service to the NEC.
*Planning Division provides secretariat to the NEC


==Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)==
==Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)==
The ECNEC Wing is in charge of co-ordinating meetings of ECNEC and monitoring the decisions taken at the meetings. ECNEC Wing is headed by Joint Chief, who is supported by 2 Deputy Chiefs and 2 Assistant Secretaries
The ECNEC Wing of the Planning Comission is in charge of co-ordinating meetings of the ECNEC, and monitoring the implementation of decisions taken at the meetings.

ECNEC Wing is headed by a Joint Secretary of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) cadre, who is supported by two Deputy Secretaries and two Senior Assistant Secretaries.


===Structure===
===Structure===
# Prime Minister, Chairperson
# Prime Minister, Chairperson
# Minister, Ministry of Finance Alternate cha Member
# Minister, Ministry of Finance, Alternate Chairperson
# Minister, Ministry of Labour and Employment Member
# Minister, Ministry of Labour and Employment
# Minister, Ministry of Water Resources Member
# Minister, Ministry of Water Resources
# Minister, Ministry of Commerce Member
# Minister, Ministry of Commerce
# Minister, Ministry of Communication. Member
# Minister, Ministry of Communication
# Minister, Ministry of Shipping Member
# Minister, Ministry of Shipping
# Minister/State minister of the concerned Ministry Member
# Minister/State Minister of the concerned Ministry


===Supporting officials===
===Supporting officials===
# Cabinet Secretary
# Cabinet Secretary of Bangladesh
# Principal Secretary / Secretary, Prime Minister's Office
# Principal Secretary or Secretary, Prime Minister's Office
# Secretary, Economic Relations Division
# Secretary, Economic Relations Division
# Secretary, Finance Division
# Secretary, Finance Division
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The primary functions of the ECNEC Wing are the following:
The primary functions of the ECNEC Wing are the following:
*to call meetings among members of NEC, ECNEC and other relevant officials
*to call meetings among members of NEC, ECNEC and other relevant officials
*prepare minutes of meetings, distribute them and publish them from time to time
*prepare the agenda and minutes of meetings, distribute, and publish them across government for action
*monitor decisions taken at the meetings
*monitor decisions taken at the meetings for implementation


===Meetings===
===Meetings===
To consider and approve yearly target of foreign aid, expansion of trade, export of manpower as well as to review the progress of the yearly targets.
To consider and approve yearly target of foreign aid bids, expansion of trade, export of manpower as well as to review the progress of other annual targets.
* Meeting of ECNEC is held as and when required
* Meeting of ECNEC is held as and when required by Chairperson
* Planning Division provides secretarial services to the ECNEC.
* Planning Division provides secretariat to the ECNEC


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 00:05, 26 November 2018

Bangladesh Planning Commission
Government Seal of Bangladesh
Agency overview
Formed31 January 1972
HeadquartersDhaka
Agency executive

Bangladesh Planning Commission[1] (denoted as PC) is the economic public policy institution of the Government of Bangladesh. The Planning Commission undertakes research studies and policy development initiatives for the growth of national economy and the expansion of the public infrastructure of the country, in tandem under the Ministry of Planning and alongside the Ministry of Finance.[2][3][4]

In addition, the planning division of the Planning Commission serves as the secretariat for all major economic policy questions and for initiating the appraisal of development projects and programmes by:

  • National Economic Council (NEC)
  • Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)

National Economic Council (NEC)

The National Economic Council is the highest political authority for the consideration of economic policies and development activities reflective of long-term national policy objectives of the government of Bangladesh. It serves as the economic "mini-cabinet", consisting of the main economic ministers and their officials, and is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Generally, the ministries formulate their respective plans and programmes or projects, as per objectives formulated by the NEC. The NEC meets when called by the prime minister, and meetings can include external invitees dependent on the subject under consideration. All NEC proposals are later provided to ECNEC to be approved.

Structure

  1. Prime Minister of Bangladesh (Chairperson)
  2. Ministers of the Council of Ministers (as Members) who have economic portfolios

Supporting officials

  1. Cabinet Secretary
  2. Governor, Bangladesh Bank
  3. All Members, Planning Commission
  4. Secretary, Concerned Ministry/Division

Functions of the NEC

  • To provide overall guidance of the formulation of Five Year Plans and the Annual Development Programme
  • To finalise and approve economic plans, programmes and policies
  • To review progress of implementation of development programme
  • To take such others decisions and actions as may be considered necessary for socio- economic development.
  • To appoint sub-committees as deemed fit to assist the NEC to discharge specific responsibilities
  • Evaluation impact analysis of project, programmes and plans on the the national living standard

Meetings

  • Meeting of NEC is held every month, and can be held earlier if required by the prime minister (who is the chair)
  • Planning Division provides secretariat to the NEC

Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)

The ECNEC Wing of the Planning Comission is in charge of co-ordinating meetings of the ECNEC, and monitoring the implementation of decisions taken at the meetings.

ECNEC Wing is headed by a Joint Secretary of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) cadre, who is supported by two Deputy Secretaries and two Senior Assistant Secretaries.

Structure

  1. Prime Minister, Chairperson
  2. Minister, Ministry of Finance, Alternate Chairperson
  3. Minister, Ministry of Labour and Employment
  4. Minister, Ministry of Water Resources
  5. Minister, Ministry of Commerce
  6. Minister, Ministry of Communication
  7. Minister, Ministry of Shipping
  8. Minister/State Minister of the concerned Ministry

Supporting officials

  1. Cabinet Secretary of Bangladesh
  2. Principal Secretary or Secretary, Prime Minister's Office
  3. Secretary, Economic Relations Division
  4. Secretary, Finance Division
  5. Secretary, Planning Division
  6. Secretary, IMED
  7. Member, General Economics Division, Planning Commission
  8. Member, Programming, Planning Commission
  9. Secretary, Concerned Ministry/Division

Functions of the ECNEC

The primary functions of the ECNEC Wing are the following:

  • to call meetings among members of NEC, ECNEC and other relevant officials
  • prepare the agenda and minutes of meetings, distribute, and publish them across government for action
  • monitor decisions taken at the meetings for implementation

Meetings

To consider and approve yearly target of foreign aid bids, expansion of trade, export of manpower as well as to review the progress of other annual targets.

  • Meeting of ECNEC is held as and when required by Chairperson
  • Planning Division provides secretariat to the ECNEC

See also

  1. Economy of Bangladesh

References

  1. ^ "Ministries plan programmes to attain 17 SDG targets". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Planning Commission – Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Ministries plan programmes to attain 17 SDG targets". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  4. ^ "SDG implemetation – 'whole of society approach'". The Financial Express Online Version. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
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