Overview

The functions and responsibilities of the Economic Affairs Division as listed in Schedule II of Rules of Business 1973 are:

Assessment of requirements; programming and negotiations for external economic assistance from foreign Governments and organizations.

Matters relating to IBRD, IDA, IFC, ADB and IFAD.

Economic matters pertaining to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, Governing Council of UNDP, ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific), Colombo Plan and OECD (DAC).

Negotiations and coordination activities, etc., pertaining to economic cooperation with other countries (excluding RCD and IPECC).

 Assessment of requirements, programming and negotiation for securing technical assistance to Pakistan from foreign Governments organizations including nominations for EDI Courses.

External debt management, including authorization of remittances for all external debt service, compilation and accounting and analysis of economic assistance from all foreign governments and organizations.

Review and appraisal of international and regional economic trends and their impact on the national economy. Proposals concerning changes in International Economic Order.

Matters relating to transfer of technology under UNDP assistance.

Matters relating to International Islamic Development Bank.