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Iranian Parliament Debates Changes to 4th Development Plan

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Iranian Majlis representatives started debating changes to the 4th Development Plan, which was ratified in May 2004 and is set to take effect in March 2005. The plan aims to address various economic, social, and cultural development goals for the country. The Guardian Council had identified 112 faults with the plan, leading to a referral to the Expediency Council and subsequent amendments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 4th Development Plan was ratified by the Iranian Majlis on May 2, 2004, after six days of debate.
  • The plan is set to take effect in March 2005, with the budget bill for the upcoming fiscal year (starting March 21, 2005) being based on the plan.
  • The Guardian Council identified 112 faults with the plan, leading to a referral to the Expediency Council.
  • The Expediency Council returned the bill to the Majlis for some amendments on June 19, 2004.
  • A special committee in the Majlis assessed the faults found by the Guardian Council, with a report to be presented to the Majlis on Sunday.
  • The director general of the economic department of the Management and Planning Organization (MPO), Mohammad Kord-Bacheh, hopes the plan will be finalized by the end of summer.

Statistics:

  • The 4th Development Plan is set to take effect in March 2005.
  • The plan was ratified by the Iranian Majlis on May 2, 2004.
  • The Guardian Council identified 112 faults with the plan.
  • The plan is based on a 5-year development strategy.

Sources:

  • "Iranian Majlis starts debate on changes to 4th Development Plan". Asia Pulse, 16 August 2004.
  • "Iran ratifies Fourth Five-year Economic, Social, and Cultural Development Plan bill". Iran News Agency, 2 May 2004.
  • "Guardian Council finds 112 faults with 4th Development Plan". Iran News Agency, 23 May 2004.

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