Kundrati

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Creation of the National Development Council; Continued preparations for an aggressive KIDP Expansion.
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March 18th, 5684
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One of the most interesting aspects that Kubitchek campaigned on was the creation of a National Development Council. Arguing that it would be vital for economic harmony and ensuring that a mixed economy is not only possible, but capable of thriving, and that it would prevent the worst excesses of both laissez-faire capitalism and socialist economics. As such, the creation of the National Development Council occured. 

For starters, what is it? We can't discuss what it does if we don't know what it is. Simply put, it's a tripartite council looking to bring labour, business and the government together to the negotiating table. The goal would be to coordinate wages, infrastructure investments and long term industrial strategies and plans (which would relate to KIDP). It would be non binding, so while the government doesn't need to listen to it, however, the government could listen to it, if deemed so. So how would it work? Well, representatives from labour unions and business enterprise associations will be given a seat at the table, 12 representatives, with the government providing 6 of their own, from key ministries related to the economy. Furthermore, a rotating chairperson, nominated by the President for a one year term, alternating between business and labour nominees. 

Three Advisory Boards will be included. The first is the Industrial Strategy Board, which will focus on industrial growth strategies and plans. Whether it be mining, manufacturing in the future or what not, the ISB will ensure that a plan is always available for industrial growth. Next, the Social Prosperity Board, which will focus on bread and butter economics. Wages, working conditions and welfare. No one wants an impoverished society, but neither does anyone want a society held hostage by wildcat strikes. The SPB will ensure that, in pursuit of the Mixed Economy, everyone in Kundrati can thrive. Finally, the Regional Development Board which will focus exclusively on coordinating with provinces across Kundrati to provide development plans. No region can be underdeveloped. 

Each year, the National Development Council will set non binding targets for minimum wage adjusts (with flexibility given for provinces and the current economic reality), public infrastructure priorities, incentive zones for domestic and foreign investment, and labour participation rates in newly established industrial zones to combat unemployment. The goal is not to replace capitalism. The goal is neither to abandon the people for the invisible hand of the market. The goal is to ensure a healthy, mixed economy where all of Kundrati benefits. The National Development Council is simply what the Kubitchek Administration believes to be the first step towards that. The NDC will also play a role in KIDP and ensuring that each phase of KIDP is viable, practical and achievable.