PS-519 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IN PAKISTAN
PS-519 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IN PAKISTAN
Definition of under-development, general characteristics of under-developed countries, theories of growth. The classical theory, the Marxian theory. Schumpetor's theory of growth, lewis model, Restow's Stages of growth, Leibenstein's theory of Economic, Backwardness and Economic growth and models and ideas of Prebisch and Rosenstein Rodan.
Definition, objectives and strategy of planning; policies and programming of planning. (a) Socialistic (b) Capitalistic (c) Mixed. Planning on the basis of geographical area:
(i) Local plan.
(ii) Five-year plan.
(iii) National plan.
(iv) International plan.
Planning on the basis of duration.
(i) Annual plan.
(ii) Five-year plan.
(iii) Perspective plan.
Financing of development plans:
Internal resources-savings, taxes, domestic borrowing and creation of additional purchasing power.
External sources - Foreign aid.
Planning and development in Pakistan: An Evaluation:
1) Pre-First Five Year Plan.
2) First Five Year Plan.
3) Second Five Year Plan.
4) Second Five Year Plan.
5) Fourth Five Year Plan.
6) Fifth Five Year Plan.
7) Sixth Five Year Plan.
8) Seventh Five Year Plan.
9) Eight Five Year Plan.
