Sessional Paper No. 04 of 1980 on Economic Prospects and Polices

Abstract

The· Fourth National Development plan. covering the years' 1979/ 80,1982/83. is based on a number of assumptions which. appeared realistic: when the Plan was. written, These assumptions are consistent with the Plan, targets of continued• economic growth at an average annual rate of 63 percent. a more equitable distribution of income, and special attention to the needs of specific under-privileged groups within' the nation. The targets are established at levels which serve the Plan's overall aim of. alleviating poverty through the creation of employment opportunities and the provision of basic needs...