The Establishment and Operation of the National Planning System during the May 16th Military Government Period

Key Points

• The research focuses on establishing how the national planning system emerged during the May 16th military government. It evaluates the influence of military and bureaucratic dynamics on this system.
• Examined historical documents related to the economic planning and military governance post-coup.
• Analyzed the organizational changes and conflicts between military and civilian bureaucrats.
• Evaluated the transformation of planning institutions leading up to the establishment of the Third Republic.
• The military regime rapidly implemented economic development policies through restructuring and retraining bureaucrats.
• Conflicts arose between military officials and traditional bureaucrats regarding the planning system's implementation.
• The planning system expanded beyond government to include private enterprises and educational institutions.