1. Development Perspectives:National Priorities and Global Commitments
Presented by
Deependra B. Kshetry At
Nepal Administrative Staff college

2. Scheme of the Presentation
Principles and Objectives of Different Periodic Plans
Overtime shifts in National Priorities
International Commitment made by Nepal
Findings and Recommendations

3. Principles and Objectives of Different Periodic Plans
Enhancing Growth and Employment in Earlier Plans
Sectoral choice- Agriculture and Infrastructure
Poverty alleviation, Inclusive Development
Environment Protection and Climate Resilience

4. Principles………continued
First three plans laid emphasis on production- agriculture and Transportation
Fourth and Fifth plans focused on tourism, industry,water resources and infrastructure
Sixth to eighth emphasized on macro fundamentals- institutionalization through political system, Basic need approach, Structural Adjustment policy
Ninth and Tenth rested on Poverty Alleviation, Integrated Rural Development Approach

5. Shift in national Priority
No more sector Specific targets- Fourth Plan introduced Regional Planning
Sixth Plan intended to Institutionalise political legacy
Seventh Plan emphasized on basic need approach
Eightth plan incorporated Structural Adjustment program

6. Shift in….. contiued
Ninth plan focused on Poverty Alleviation through reducing inequality- economic social and geographic
Integrated rural Development Projects as main conduit
Tenth Plan adopted maximum-minimum range of growth
Aimed to reduce the poverty level to 30 from 38 percent

7. Shift in…. continued
Eleventh plan- the interim three year plan concentrated on 3 Rs- Relief, Rehabilitation and Reintegration aiming at building a Prosperous, Modern and Just Nepal
Twelfth plan touched upon the matter of graduting from Least to developing country status and Sustainable development Goals ensuring decent work and reducing poverty level to 21 percent
Thirteenth plan affected by earth quake and Indian economic blockade, targeted 6 percent growth
Fourteenth Plan- economic social transformation with high growth productive employment, judicious distribution

8. International Commitments
Treaty of 1950 between India and Nepal allowed free movement of labour between two nations
Under SAARC no tariff on import of agricultural products
Current account of BOP is convertible as a result trade and services financing has stake on national reserves
National Treatment clause in WTO claiming some stakes

9. Graduating from Least to Developing Country
Human asset index greater than 66 as required being met with 69 by (13th plan)
Economic vulnerability index required less than 32 attained 27 during the period
National Income per capita to be over us dollar 1242 remains to be achieved ($ 1012 by the end of 14th plan)
If any two of the three conditions fulfilled graduation is possible.

10. Sustainable Development Goals
Basic motto “NO One Left Behind “. Goals 1,2, 6 and 7 relate with poverty reduction, drinking water, energy
Social goals like universal literacy, basic health contained in goals nos 3 and 4. Gender equality , Good governance and social security are dealt at goals 5,10 and 16
natural resource management, climate change and international cooperation are dealt at goals 13, 15 and 17
Economic growth,employment, infrastructure development and urbanization can be found at goals 8,9,11 and 12

11. Federalism a Conduit for SDG Implementation
Three Tiers Governments- Federal, Provincial and Local provided with Knowledge, resources and making them accountable
Human resource both in number and capability is a matter to be considered
Articulation in demarcation between representation and Implementation
Sanctity in governance both financial and service delivery a challenge

12. Generalisations and Recommendations
Hasten in signing international commitments compared to in house preparation largely remain weak
Commitments that do not suit the economy and that claimhuge resource need better be avoided
Resource needed for SDG accomplishment need be dealt with articulated acumen in planning and implementation
practical works in implementing federalism including the financial federalism requires courage and conscinteous efforts of all stakeholders

13. Thank you