The government has launched a series of reforms aimed at improving the implementation, monitoring and accountability of development projects, seeking to reduce delays, curb inefficiencies and ensure better use of public funds, State Minister for Planning Zonayed Saki said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a briefing at the NEC Conference Room after the ECNEC meeting, Saki said the reforms are designed to strengthen project management, enhance transparency and ensure that development schemes are completed on time and within budget.
“The objective is to ensure that every taka of public investment delivers maximum value to citizens and contributes effectively to national development goals,” he said.
As part of the reform agenda, ministries and implementing agencies have been instructed to improve efficiency and avoid unnecessary duplication of projects under the Annual Development Programme (ADP).
The government is also reinforcing the role of the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) to enable closer scrutiny of project performance. Under the new measures, monitoring reports will be reviewed more systematically and corrective actions taken promptly to address implementation shortcomings.
Saki said a centralized digital dashboard is being introduced to allow real-time monitoring of development projects by key institutions, including the Ministry of Planning, the Ministry of Finance and the Prime Minister’s Office.
The platform is expected to improve coordination among government agencies, enhance data-driven decision-making and facilitate faster resolution of project-related issues.
The state minister said the government is simultaneously working to streamline Development Project Proposal (DPP) approvals, procurement procedures and land acquisition processes, which are often cited as major causes of project delays.
He added that reforms are also being undertaken to strengthen the role and accountability of Project Directors (PDs), making them more directly responsible for project performance and outcomes.
According to Saki, the government is placing greater emphasis on institutional capacity building and administrative oversight to improve the overall quality of project implementation.
He expressed optimism that the measures would significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public development spending, accelerate project execution and contribute to stronger economic growth and improved public service delivery.
The initiatives form part of the government’s broader efforts to improve governance in development administration and ensure greater fiscal discipline amid growing demands on public resources.