National Economic and Social Development Board

National Economic and Social Development Board
Agency overview
สำนักงานคณะกรรมการพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ
Formed	February 15, 1950 (1950-02-15)
Headquarters	Bangkok, Thailand
Employees	600^[1]^:11
Minister responsible	Mr Porametee Vimolsiri, Secretary-General^[2]
Parent agency	Office of the Prime Minister
Website	nesdb

The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) is a national economic planning agency of Thailand.

Background

Established in 1950 as the National Economic Board (NEB)
Renamed National Economic Development Board (NEDB) in 1959
Launched the first National Economic Development Plan in 1961
Reformed as the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) in 1972, under the Prime Minister's Office

Objective

To become a key agency for planning and formulation of development strategies based on balanced and sustainable development, public participation, and flexibility meeting the changing environment and needs of the Thai people.

Key functions

Formulate the five-year National Economic and Social Development Plan. The current plan is The Eleventh National Economic and Social Development Plan, 2012-2016.^[3]
Pursue four national agendas:
1. Alleviate poverty and income distribution imbalances
2. Enhance Thailand's competitiveness
3. Promote social capital development
4. Promote sustainable development
Formulate strategies for key government policies and major development projects
Analyze budget proposals by state enterprises and related agencies
Create an economic intelligence database, especially for GDP data
Develop development indicators

Organizational structure

The NESDB is composed of two main components:

NESDB board

Composed of 15 members
Provides recommendations and comments on national economic and social development to the prime minister and cabinet
Coordinates between the NESDB and related government agencies and state enterprises to formulate plans, development projects, and implementations

Office of the NESDB

Divided into 13 offices and two divisions
Headed by the secretary-general
Accommodates key development variables, notably the move towards a knowledge-based economy, civil service reforms, and good governance principles

References

↑ "Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board" (Brochure). National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). Retrieved 29 March 2016.
↑ "NESDB Executives". National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). Retrieved 29 March 2016.
↑ "The Eleventh National Economic and Social Development Plan, 2012-2016" (PDF). Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). Retrieved 29 March 2016.

External links

NESDB Website

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