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Bangladesh
/ Economy / Planning
Bangladesh
has pursued the path of planned development since independence.
Short term Annual Development Programs. Medium term Five-year
Plans and Long term perspective plans have been used for the purpose.
The First-Five year plan (1973—78) was launched in 1973, while
the Fourth-Five year plan concluded in June. 995. The Fifth Five
Year Plan has been launched by the present government covering
the period 1997—002 in order to enable the country to face the
challenges of the 21st century. Export—led economic growth through
a liberal free market approach, alleviation of poverty and empowerment
of the poor, industrialization, agricultural growth and human
resource development have been attached topmost priority in recent
Development Plans.
During
the l990s, the government policy has focused on strengthening
the government’s role in social and infrastructure development,
with the private sector playing the leading role in directly productive
activities. The roles of the government are mainly confined to
regulatory and promotional ones.
Participation
of target people at the grassroots level in the planning process
has been emphasized by the present government. Grass-roots institutions
and individuals are expected to get a prominent role in future
in plan formulation and implementation.
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