PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING DEVELOPMENT_094440
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING DEVELOPMENT_094440
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING DEVELOPMENT_094440
Functions
Following are the major functions of Planning Commission:
1. To prepare comprehensive national plan for socio-economic development of the country
2. To formulate within the framework of national plan, of annual plan and annual development
programme projects and programmes of national development.
3. Monitoring the implementation of all major development projects and programmes (which are
above Rs. 40 million)
4. Continuous evaluation of economic situation and coordination of economic policies 5.
Examination and technical appraisal of development projects received from Federal Ministries
and Provincial Government for consideration of Central development working Party (CDWP)/
Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC)
Relationship of Plan and Projects
There is a complementary relationship between plan and projects. Projects are to plan what
bricks
are to building.
What does national plan comprise?
A national plan comprises number of small projects
What is a project? A Project is work undertaken to achieve goals in a given time period. It has
following characteristics:
1. Investment of resources: all projects require resources like capital, machinery & equipments.
2. It consumes inputs and gives outputs: when the projects start producing. These consume
inputs like raw material etc., to produce output
3. It has beginning and an end: A project is started and it gets completed after which it starts
producing output or service Examples: of project is Terbala Dam Project, School
construction Project, Highway Project (N-5).
Process of Project Completion
A project follows a sequential process of “beginning” and ending which is as follows:
1. Project Identification and Formulation (PC-II)
2. Project Appraisal and Approval (PC-I)
3. Project Implementation and Monitoring (PC-III)
4. Project Completion (PC-IV)
5. Project Evaluation (PC-V):
Project Identification and Formulation (PC-II): At this stage one project idea, out of several
alternatives, is chosen and defined based on a need analysis. The PC-II proforma is required to
conduct surveys and feasibility studies, with respect to larger projects, intending to obtain full
technical justification for undertaking the project before resources are committed and invested.
Further, the defined project idea is carefully developed, and a project plan is prepared in
accordance with the PC-I proforma.
Project Appraisal and Approval (PC-I): Every aspect of the project idea is subjected to a
systematic and comprehensive appraisal. The detailed proposal is submitted for approval and
financing to the appropriate entities and relevant forum. Final appraisal (working paper and the
minutes of the approval forum) reports of selected/Core Projects will be placed online.
After appraisal the project goes to the approving body. Following are the project approving
bodies:
The key federal/national level 1 forums for approval of development projects and programs are
as follows
Project Implementation and Monitoring (PC-III): With necessary approvals and financing in
place,
the project plan is implemented. At every execution stage, the progress ofthe projectis assessed
against the planned activities of the project. Course corrections are also done to ensure on time
and within budget completion. This is the monitoring stage and requires PC-III proforma. This
form is designed to furnish information regarding the financial as well as physical progress of the
ongoing projects, including information on any bottlenecks experienced during project execution
and staffing issues.
Project Completion (PC-IV): The project closure brings project execution to a formal
conclusion,
informing all stake holders about the completion of the project, and winding up technical,
operational, and administrative actions. PC-IV form is required to be submitted at the time of
project closure or the termination of the physical implementation of the project. At the stage of
project closure, PC-IV is submitted.
Project Evaluation (PC-V): Upon completion, the project is reassessed in terms of its
deliverables, performance (results), efficiency and effectiveness. This form is to be furnished to
the Planning Commission on an annual basis, by the 31st of July of each year, for five years by
the agencies responsible for the operation and maintenance of the project. It is aimed at carrying
out impact evaluation of the project by reporting operational results during the previous fiscal
year.
Concepts
Project: it is a distinct activity which requires investment and has
beginning and end.
Project cycle: project cycle is a sequential process of project identification,
feasibility, preparation, appraisal, approval, implementation &
evaluation