State Planning Organization (Turkey)

The Devlet plan Lama Teşkilatı, abbreviated as DPT, was formerly one of the most influential central authorities of Turkey. The Planning Department is now affiliated to the Prime Minister Office of Turkey. Its official name is Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Başbakanlığı Devlet plan Lama Teşkilatı Müsteşarlığı. Office is headed by a Secretary of State. Translated, the title: " Secretary of State State Planning Office of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Turkey " The current leader is Halil İbrahim Akça.

History and tasks

It was established after the military coup of 1960 on September 30th of the same year, at the behest of the Committee of National Unity .. In the Constitution of 1961, the preparation of development plans was given constitutional status. As of 1963, the Council of Ministers five-year plans ( Beş Yıllık Kalkınma Planları ), which were examined by the " High Planning Council " ( Yüksek plan Lama Kurulu ) and responsible for carrying the Planning Department drew. The latest plan runs until 2013.

The increasing liberalization of economic policies and the sale of the Kamu iktisadi teşebbüsleri -called state-owned enterprises, the planning authority has lost in recent decades in importance and public perception.

The tasks of the DPT exist today in economic forecasts, advice and support of the development plans, monitoring of public expenditure, advisory role in the area of ​​monetary and financial markets, involvement in contacts and discussions with international institutions.

Trivia

The well-known conservative politicians Turgut Ozal began his career at the State Planning Office.