Vision 2021
Citizens’ Group 2006
A Vision for Bangladesh in 2021
Outline
Draft dated June 12, 2006
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|The purpose of this vision paper is to illustrate a mental image of Bangladesh in 2021. To that effect, the paper will delineate |
|the manner in which the future path of politically accountable development should be conceived for Bangladesh, and subsequently |
|derive immediate policy implications for the next elected government. |
|This vision paper will differ from the PRSP vision given its scope for longer perspective planning, its authorship and ownership, |
|and its emphasis on political accountability in the development process. |
|The paper is targeted towards all citizens including politicians, policy makers, entrepreneurs, development practitioners and all |
|other professionals and activists. The language of the paper will be non-technical and easy to read. The paper will be written in |
|both Bangla and English, and its length will be between 15 to 20 pages. The paper will be prefaced by the “Citizens’ Aspirations.” |
|A two-page brief summary will be prepared for quick reference. |
|The paper will be written based on the input from the members of the Citizens’ Group 2006 and the regional dialogues organized by |
|CPD, The Daily Star, Prothom Alo and Channel I. |
Bangladesh came into being in 1971 through the war of independence with a vision to be a democratic, a non-communal and an equitable society. After 15 years of parliamentary democracy, it is reasonable to take stock of the country’s achievements so far, and more importantly of what the country
A Vision for Bangladesh in 2021
Outline
Draft dated June 12, 2006
| |
|The purpose of this vision paper is to illustrate a mental image of Bangladesh in 2021. To that effect, the paper will delineate |
|the manner in which the future path of politically accountable development should be conceived for Bangladesh, and subsequently |
|derive immediate policy implications for the next elected government. |
|This vision paper will differ from the PRSP vision given its scope for longer perspective planning, its authorship and ownership, |
|and its emphasis on political accountability in the development process. |
|The paper is targeted towards all citizens including politicians, policy makers, entrepreneurs, development practitioners and all |
|other professionals and activists. The language of the paper will be non-technical and easy to read. The paper will be written in |
|both Bangla and English, and its length will be between 15 to 20 pages. The paper will be prefaced by the “Citizens’ Aspirations.” |
|A two-page brief summary will be prepared for quick reference. |
|The paper will be written based on the input from the members of the Citizens’ Group 2006 and the regional dialogues organized by |
|CPD, The Daily Star, Prothom Alo and Channel I. |
Bangladesh came into being in 1971 through the war of independence with a vision to be a democratic, a non-communal and an equitable society. After 15 years of parliamentary democracy, it is reasonable to take stock of the country’s achievements so far, and more importantly of what the country