The Ministry of Planning and Budget has initiated a public consultation process to gather opinions for the establishment of a long-term national development strategy. The government aims to enhance citizen participation and improve policy effectiveness by creating a comprehensive communication system that includes both online and offline channels.
On July 19, the ministry announced that it has begun soliciting proposals from firms to manage the 'Public Communication Project Related to the Long-Term National Development Strategy.'
This initiative follows a directive from Minister Park Hong-geun during an expanded executive meeting, where he emphasized the need to gather public input for the development of the long-term national strategy. Minister Park stated, "As we enter the second half of the year, it is time to implement the plans we have developed. We must consider a variety of public opinions, including suggestions from the younger generation, in the process of establishing the long-term national development strategy."
The ministry plans to move away from a linear, department-centered approach to planning by operating a combination of online and offline channels to gather feedback from stakeholders across different age groups and sectors.
Key activities will include town hall meetings for the general public, sector-specific discussions, academic seminars, and surveys of various experts. The ministry intends to collect diverse opinions through these channels.
To ensure the objectivity of the survey results, the ministry will employ scientific research methods, including statistical surveys and focus group interviews (FGI). Additionally, in-depth interviews will be conducted by age group to analyze perceptions and needs in detail.
The ministry plans to comprehensively analyze and document all processes and survey results from this communication project. Based on the public suggestions and expert discussions gathered through the national survey, a final white paper will be produced and published. This white paper will serve as foundational research and policy reference material for the long-term national development strategy that the ministry will establish in the future.
A ministry official stated, "This project aims to systematically analyze public opinions gathered through online and offline channels in the process of deriving long-term strategic tasks at the national level. We will select a qualified operating firm through a proposal process and proceed with the planned survey schedule."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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