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C ommo nwe a l t h memb e r c o u n t r i e s Government and politics Next elections: no elections Head of State: Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Head of Government: the Sultan The Parti Kebangsaan Demokratic Brunei (PKDB) or Brunei National Democratic Party, with a membership of about 3,000, mostly Malay businessmen and professionals, was formed in 1985. It called for free elections and an end to emergency rule. The party was de-registered in 1988, after failing to conform to the requirements of the law. The only legal and registered political party at present is the Parti Pembangunan (National Development Party). The present Sultan, Head of State and Government and concurrently Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Finance Minister is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Official policy is to encourage economic growth while preserving cultural and religious values. Local government There is no local government in Brunei Darussalam. National development plan The Brunei Economic Development Board was established in November 2001 to be the leading economic development agency. The national vision, Wawasan Brunei 2035, was launched in January 2008; it expresses the aspiration that by 2035 Brunei Darussalam will be recognised everywhere for the accomplishments of its welleducated and highly skilled people; its quality of life; and its dynamic, sustainable economy. The Tenth National Development Plan 2012–17 is the second plan to be based on the Strategic and Policy Framework for Development of Wawasan Brunei 2035. Policy To realise Wawasan Brunei 2035, strategies have been formulated for the economy, education, security, institutional development, business development, infrastructure development, social security and the environment. Governance The institutional development strategy will enhance good governance in both public and private sectors; promote high-quality public services; and establish modern legal and regulatory frameworks and efficient government procedures that entail a minimum of bureaucratic ‘red tape’. Further information Prime Minister’s Office: www.pmo.gov.bn Commonwealth Secretariat: www.thecommonwealth.org Commonwealth Governance: www.commonwealthgovernance.org Commonwealth Governance Handbook 2013/14 146 Governance institutions Judiciary: www.judicial.gov.bn Brunei Economic Development Board: www.bedb.com.bn Anti-Corruption Bureau: www.bmr.gov.bn Attorney-General’s Chambers: www.agc.gov.bn Ministry of Finance: www.mof.gov.bn Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources: www.bruneimipr.gov.bn


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