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Introduction
Planning and Development Department was created in the existing premises of
former Governor’s Secretariat FATA after its restructuring in 2006. It is headed
by a Secretary who looks after the affairs of planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of all development activities related to FATA. The
department holds a crucial place in uplift of FATA. The major functions of the
P&DD is to facilitate formulation of development policies and shapes it in the
form of short, medium, long term and roll on plan. The P&DD
undertakes this task in
consultation with line directorates. Apart from this, the department performs
financial, technical, economic, social, environmental appraisal of development
projects – a process that leads to approval of schemes. The department conducts
periodic reviews in order to monitor the implementation progress of the
projects. Holding a pivotal place in development, P&DD negotiates foreign
assistance with donors.
Business
of the Department
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All matters relating to the
formulation and approval of development projects, specifically policy
formulation and coordination of activities relating to ADP and its review,
processing of all development schemes and proposals submitted by the line
departments of the FATA Secretariat, secretarial functions for the
Departmental Sub-Committee (DSC).
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Preparation of Annual
Development Program for FATA.
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Recommendations for
Sector-wise/Scheme-wise reallocations.
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Assessment of requirements,
programming and negotiations for external economic and technical assistance
from donor agencies, through the concerned Federal Government
Ministry/Division.
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Review
of implementation of development projects and programs to identify bottlenecks
and take remedial action.
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Identification of regions
sectors and sub-sectors lacking adequate portfolio of projects and taking
steps for the preparation of sound projects in those areas.
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Technical and economic
appraisal of projects.
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Coordination
with donor agencies for donor funded projects.
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Collection and maintenance
of statistical data necessary for the formulation of economic development
policy for FATA.
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Coordination with the
Federal and Provincial Government Planning Division/Department/Forums.
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Preparation of
Briefs/Presentations for various dignitaries/forums regarding development of
FATA.
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Deal
with Army related projects.
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Allocation of development
funds amongst Agencies/FRs on the basis of approved policy.
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MNAs/Senators
development programs.
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Public demands regarding
development project received from various sources
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