Planning and Development Department was created in the existing premises of former Governor 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
-
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).
-
Preparation of Annual Development Program for FATA.
-
Recommendations for Sector-wise/Scheme-wise reallocation.
-
Assessment of requirements, programming and negotiations for external economic and technical assistance from donor agencies, through the concerned Federal Government Ministry/Division.
-
Review of implementation of development projects and programs to identify bottlenecks and take remedial action.
-
Identification of regions sectors and sub-sectors lacking adequate portfolio of projects and taking steps for the preparation of sound projects in those areas.
-
Technical and economic appraisal of projects.
-
Coordination with donor agencies for donor funded projects.
-
Collection and maintenance of statistical data necessary for the formulation of economic development policy for FATA.
-
Coordination with the Federal and Provincial Government Planning Division/Department/Forums.
-
Preparation of Briefs/Presentations for various dignitaries/forums regarding development of FATA.
-
Deal with Army related projects.
-
Allocation of development funds amongst Agencies/FRs on the basis of approved policy.
-
MNAs/Senators development programs.
-
Public demands regarding development project received from various sources