Bangladesh Planning Commission (; 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, under the Ministry of Planning and alongside the Ministry of Finance.
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, programmes or projects, as per the 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 Prime Minister of Bangladesh (chairperson) Cabinet ministers (as members) who have economic portfolios
Supporting officials Cabinet Secretary Governor, Bangladesh Bank All members, Bangladesh Planning Commission Secretary, concerned ministry/divisions
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 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 Commission is in charge of coordinating 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 Prime minister, chairperson Minister, Ministry of Finance, alternate chairperson Minister, Ministry of Labour and Employment Minister, Ministry of Water Resources Minister, Ministry of Commerce Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges Minister, Ministry of Shipping Minister/State minister of the concerned ministry
Supporting officials Cabinet secretary, Cabinet Division Principal secretary or secretary, Prime Minister's Office Secretary, Economic Relations Division Secretary, Finance Division Secretary, Planning Division Secretary, Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division Member, General Economics Division, Planning Commission Member, Programming, Planning Commission 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 Economy of Bangladesh
References
External links National Economic Council in Banglapedia National Economic Council in Planning Commission site.