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Has the Government Fulfilled the Promises Mentioned in the National Policy Framework through the 2021 budget?
The National Policy Framework: Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour is the government’s official policy document. As such, the government is bound to implement the policies mentioned in this policy document. For the majority of these policies to be implemented, as an initial step, the government needs to allocate money through the National Budget. This infographic provides an overall summary of the number of policies with allocations in the 2021 budget. Full Allocation – Allocations made for all the aspects of the policy proposal. However, it is not certain that all allocations are sufficient in monetary terms. Partial Allocation – Allocations not made for certain aspects of the policy proposal No Allocation – Allocations not made at all for the proposed policy Note: Only the policies that require a budgetary allocation are considered for this analysis. Any policies that require alteration of the regulations, governance and legal structures, etc. are excluded. For more details on the individual policies under each sector: Health Sector Defence Sector Transport Sector Urban Development & Housing Sector Power, Energy & Water Supply Sector Trade and Industry Sector Environment Sector Education Sector Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries Sector Social Empowerment Sector For a comprehensive understanding of each policy; details on the sum of money allocated; and comparison between years, refer our Public Report on Budget 2021: Assessment on whether the expenditure allocations and taxation policies are in line with the government’s policy.
Featured Insight
Has the Government Fulfilled the Promises Mentioned in the National Policy Framework through the 2021 budget?
The National Policy Framework: Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour is the government’s official policy document. As such, the government is bound to implement the policies mentioned in this policy document. For the majority of these policies to be implemented, as an initial step, the government needs to allocate money through the National Budget. This infographic provides an overall summary of the number of policies with allocations in the 2021 budget. Full Allocation – Allocations made for all the aspects of the policy proposal. However, it is not certain that all allocations are sufficient in monetary terms. Partial Allocation – Allocations not made for certain aspects of the policy proposal No Allocation – Allocations not made at all for the proposed policy Note: Only the policies that require a budgetary allocation are considered for this analysis. Any policies that require alteration of the regulations, governance and legal structures, etc. are excluded. For more details on the individual policies under each sector: Health Sector Defence Sector Transport Sector Urban Development & Housing Sector Power, Energy & Water Supply Sector Trade and Industry Sector Environment Sector Education Sector Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries Sector Social Empowerment Sector For a comprehensive understanding of each policy; details on the sum of money allocated; and comparison between years, refer our Public Report on Budget 2021: Assessment on whether the expenditure allocations and taxation policies are in line with the government’s policy.
Featured Insight
Has the Government Fulfilled the Promises Mentioned in the National Policy Framework through the 2021 budget?
The National Policy Framework: Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour is the government’s official policy document. As such, the government is bound to implement the policies mentioned in this policy document. For the majority of these policies to be implemented, as an initial step, the government needs to allocate money through the National Budget. This infographic provides an overall summary of the number of policies with allocations in the 2021 budget. Full Allocation – Allocations made for all the aspects of the policy proposal. However, it is not certain that all allocations are sufficient in monetary terms. Partial Allocation – Allocations not made for certain aspects of the policy proposal No Allocation – Allocations not made at all for the proposed policy Note: Only the policies that require a budgetary allocation are considered for this analysis. Any policies that require alteration of the regulations, governance and legal structures, etc. are excluded. For more details on the individual policies under each sector: Health Sector Defence Sector Transport Sector Urban Development & Housing Sector Power, Energy & Water Supply Sector Trade and Industry Sector Environment Sector Education Sector Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries Sector Social Empowerment Sector For a comprehensive understanding of each policy; details on the sum of money allocated; and comparison between years, refer our Public Report on Budget 2021: Assessment on whether the expenditure allocations and taxation policies are in line with the government’s policy.
Featured Insight
Has the Government Fulfilled the Promises Mentioned in the National Policy Framework through the 2021 budget?
The National Policy Framework: Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour is the government’s official policy document. As such, the government is bound to implement the policies mentioned in this policy document. For the majority of these policies to be implemented, as an initial step, the government needs to allocate money through the National Budget. This infographic provides an overall summary of the number of policies with allocations in the 2021 budget. Full Allocation – Allocations made for all the aspects of the policy proposal. However, it is not certain that all allocations are sufficient in monetary terms. Partial Allocation – Allocations not made for certain aspects of the policy proposal No Allocation – Allocations not made at all for the proposed policy Note: Only the policies that require a budgetary allocation are considered for this analysis. Any policies that require alteration of the regulations, governance and legal structures, etc. are excluded. For more details on the individual policies under each sector: Health Sector Defence Sector Transport Sector Urban Development & Housing Sector Power, Energy & Water Supply Sector Trade and Industry Sector Environment Sector Education Sector Agriculture, Irrigation and Fisheries Sector Social Empowerment Sector For a comprehensive understanding of each policy; details on the sum of money allocated; and comparison between years, refer our Public Report on Budget 2021: Assessment on whether the expenditure allocations and taxation policies are in line with the government’s policy.
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