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Development Planning and Administration

MPA - 403

FACILITATORProf. Dr. Mohammad Majid Mahmood Bagram

0333-5188677, majidbagram@yahoo.com

MARKS DISTRIBUTIONS# Activity Marks %

1 4 Quiz 10

2 4 Assignments 10

3 2 Sessional Exams 25

4 4 Graded Discussions Boards 5

5 Final Exam 504

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

This course equips students with the analytical, methodological and practical expertise needed to positively contribute to development required in various countries.

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• The course examines strategies for better performance and efficiency and in particular, the reduction of poverty and inequality.

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• By critically examining the theory and practice of development administration at the international, national and regional levels in a variety of contexts,

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• The course seeks to provide learners with an understanding of the processes generating social change and with the skills and abilities to respond to such change.

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• The course seeks to provide learners with an understanding of Crisis Management.

• Developing performance driven organizations.

• Employment Promotion Measures Needed in Pakistan

• Poverty in Pakistan - issues & measures

• Women Development & Income Generation

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This course covers range of areas such as: 

Development Administration; Meaning,  Nature,  Scope and Significance, Political, Economic, and Socio-Cultural contexts in

Developed and Developing Nations;

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This course covers range of areas such as: 

Models of Development Administration; Development Planning: Concept and Rationale, Planning for Sustainable Development;

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This course also covers range of areas such as: 

The Mixed Economy Model; Multilevel Planning; Concept and Practice, Planning of Contemporary Development Issues in

Education and Health, Agriculture and Industry;

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This course also covers range of areas such as: 

Participatory Approaches to Development Planning and Administration;

Strengthening the Local Elected Leaders Capabilities; Development Planning and Administration:

The Road Ahead

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SIGNIFICANCE – DEVELOPMENT PLANNING &

ADMINISTRATION

In recent decades the world has witnessed a much faster pace of economic growth, social advancement and expansion in international trade than at any previous time in history.

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The efforts of governments, private investors and rural and urban communities have been significant in sustaining this development drive.

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Yet gaps remain between rich and poor nations, as well as between regions and people within the same country.

In many cases, disparities between rich and poor are growing.

So while some countries and individuals race ahead in an increasingly globalised world, some lag behind.

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Development remains a crucial challenge for governments and organizations the world over.

For developing countries, this means making the best use of their human, financial, physical, and information resources.

Trained expertise is crucial in achieving desired goals.

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For the people and governments of developed nations and international organizations, this means ensuring a framework for more equitable and sustainable forms of development.

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Of particular importance is the ability to understand and analyze situations and processes that facilitate the development process and

To formulate appropriate policies for meeting development goals.

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Efficient is defined as working without waste or using a minimum of time, effort and expense.

Effectivemeans "having the desired result". Once the desired overall result is defined, the tasks leading to the result can be completed efficiently.

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Thank you for your kind attention!

FACILITATORProf. Dr. Mohammad Majid Mahmood Bagram

0333-5188677, majidbagram@yahoo.com

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