47. Pakistan Economic Survey 2011-12 - Consultancy Services in ...

Social Safety Netsand ensure growth combined with safety netsprograms to cater to the marginalized and thosethat cannot be included directly. This requiresinterventions in the production system, transfer ofresources and employment programmes as well aseffective safety net programs. The new growthstrategy introduced by the Planning Commissionfocuses on enhanced growth through increase inproductivity in a regulatory environment thatenhances competition and promotes innovation. Itfocuses on markets, competition and youth and onvibrant cities that maximize the efficiency ofproduction and commerce by taking advantage ofall growth linkages. Furthermore, successfullytargeted social safety net programs, fair and broadbased fiscal regimes, efficient labour markets thatpromote job creation, and high quality educationopportunities for the youth are also interventionsundertaken by the government to reduce povertyon a permanent basis. Government at all level ishighly committed to poverty alleviation programsand all efforts are being made to ensure continuityof these programmes.233