The Contraceptive Procurement Manual is provided as a tool for the Population Program Wing, Planning & Development Division, Ministry of Health, Population Welfare Departments and Departments of Health personnel who are tasked with the responsibility of procuring contraceptives of good quality on the international market to support Government of Pakistan Family Planning and Reproductive Health Programmes. The Contraceptive Procurement Manual is based upon best international procurement practices that promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in the procurement process. The Procurement Manual addresses the key phases of the procurement cycle, from procurement planning and issuing invitations to bid, to bid evaluation, supplier selection and contract award and management.

Growth Strategy of the Annual Plan 2011-12 has been derived from the Pakistan: Economic Growth Framework recently formulated by the Planning Commission. The Framework envisions effective participation of the private sector in the development process. Government would gradually withdraw its role as a direct participant in the economy and be the facilitator and regulator. Free forces of market are to be allowed to determine effective allocation and utilization of resources.

This report analyzes the current portfolio of investments in the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) costing Rs 4.1 trillion with a view to identify issues hindering its effective implementation. PSDP contributes towards economic development of Pakistan. Therefore, emphasis has been given on its rationalization in light of its increasing throw-forward of over Rs 3.0 trillion of approved projects in backdrop of fiscal constraints.

The unprecedented monsoon floods in July-August 2010 caused extensive human suffering and damage to social and economic infrastructure across Pakistan. The floods affected 20 million persons, damaged 1.6 million homes, rendering 7.3 million people homeless. Floods inflicted heavy losses to agriculture and extensive damage to roads, bridges, irrigation, railways, electricity, gas lines and education, health, water and sanitation facilities. Rescue and recovery activities elicited enormous response at home and from abroad. Damage and Needs Assessment (DNA) survey, conducted by World Bank and ADB, estimated damage at Rs 855 billion.

The fourth in the series, the Pakistan Millennium Development Goals Report-2010 covers the four years since 2006 in which numerous and far reaching dvelopments have taken place which have transformed the social, political, and economic landscape of Pakistan all having an impact on the outcomes, achievements and targets of Pakistan's Millennium Development Goals.

The Annual Plan 2010-11 envisaged macroeconomic stability and economic growth amid signs of global economic recovery. The economy was planned to grow at 4.5%. At the onset of current fiscal year, the economy faced the problems of energy shortage, circular debt in power sector, high subsidies and loss making public sector entities. The flood 2010 inflicted a loss of Rs 855 billion to the national economy. The federal and provincial governments had to divert resources to provide rescue, relief and rehabilitation work to the flood affected areas.

Pakistan today faces multiple challenges on the security, political and economic fronts. Therefore, the Panel suggests that the 10th Plan, from 2010- 11 to 2014-15, should not target like previous Plans for high growth rates of GDP of 7 to 8 %. Instead, a realistic strategy is proposed which is based initially on the removal of physical constraints to growth and an improvement in the investment climate within the next two years. Thereafter, the expectation is that the growth process will pick up momentum.