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Negative perceptions of stability to impede development, growth

Says UNDP chief

Staff Correspondent
Visiting UNDP Administrator Kemal Dervis yesterday said negative perceptions about political stability would hurt the country's development process and its economic growth.
“If political stability and expectations are negative, it would hamper the country's development and investment climate. And therefore, its economic growth," said Dervis at a press briefing on the eve of his departure at the VIP terminal of Zia International Airport.
However. Dervis was hopeful that the government would hold elections to allay any fears of prolonged political uncertainty. "I have full confidence and expect that the election will be held by the end of this year"
From what I have heard in my meetings (with government officials!, the elections will be held in time, and will be free and fair," said Dervis adding. "Bangladesh stands
at an important moment in its history. It is determined to build stronger democratic institutions and deeper practices of democracy*
Dervis also pointed to the country’s other challenges such as post -flood and post-Sidr reconstruction
as well as adjusting to global price rises.
He said expansion of energy, food and export sectors are three of the most important issues facing Bangladesh and assistance from the international community is required to face these challenges.
"We have to convince the donors and policymakers in the donor countries," said Dervis, citing an upcoming World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetinginApril.
He also said to meet the Millennium DevelopmcntGoalsby 2015, Bangladesh needs to do more for the development of industries and improvement of its perfor mancein maternal health
Asked to comment on Bangladesh's human rights situation, he said any violation of human rights is a "huge problem", but these problems exist elsewhere in the world and "life has to go on”.
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Dervis also congratulated the government on the progress it achieved in the voter registration with photo project, for which the UNDP, the military and the government are working together.
The head of tne UNDP delegation also met with Army chief General Moeen U Ahmed yesterday. During the first two days of his visit, he called on the president, the finance adviser and the chief election commissioner.