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NESDB is the National Economic and Social Development Board of Thailand. It is also called as "Sa-pa-pat" in Thai.

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[edit] Background

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

[edit] Vision

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

[edit] Key Functions

  • Formulate the National Economic and Social Development Plan and translate it into action within a 5-year timeframe.
  • Make 4 National Agendas:
    • 1. Alleviation of Poverty and Income Distribution problems
    • 2. Enhancing Thailand’s Competitiveness
    • 3. Promoting Social Capital Development
    • 4. Promoting Sustainable Development
  • Formulate strategies for key government policies and major development projects
  • Analyze budget proposals by the state enterprises and related agencies
  • Create an Economic Intelligence Database, especially on GDP data
  • Develop development indicators

[edit] Organizational Structure

NESDB Organizational Structure comprises 2 main components.

[edit] NESDB Board

  • Comprise of 15 distinguished professionals
  • Provide recommendations and comments on national economic and social development to the PM and cabinet
  • Coordinate between the NESDB and related government agencies and state enterprises to formulate plan, development projects, and implementation

[edit] Office of the NESDB

  • Divided into 13 offices and 2 divisions
  • Headed by the Secretary General
  • Accommodate key development variables, notably the move towards a knowledge-based economy, civil service reforms and good governance principles

For additional information, please visit www.nesdb.go.th[1]