A brief Overview and SWOT analysis of Mirpur Development Authority

1. Mirpur Development
Authority
Salman Raza

4. Introduction
 Mirpur Development Authority (MDA) was formed under the
act of 1974
 MDA is headed by Director General
 Two Main purpose
 Rehabilitation for people affected by Mangla Dam
 Development and provision of basic facilities

6. SWOT Analysis
Opportunities-external
1. Foriegn Direct Investment
2. Industrial Center
3. Domestic Commerce
4. Master Plan
5. Research and Development
Threats-external
1. Trust Deficit
2. Nepotism
3. Land Grabbing
4. Poor Development initiatives
5. Lack of Planning
6. Dilapidating domestic commerce
Strengths-Internal
1. British Pakistanis
2. Land and Water Resource
3. Strong Support
4. Geographical Loation
Weaknesses-Internal
1. Corruption
2. Lack of Vision
3. Limited Facilitation
4. Low Revenues

7. Critical Analysis
85% British
European
National
Lack of Planning
and Development
Solid Waste
Management Issues
Water and
Sanitation issues
No Downtown
No Public University

8. Potential and Relevance to Commerce
and Trade
 Develop a Downtown /Business zone
 Exclusive Economic zone nearby Mangla Dam for marine product processing
 Mirpur has a potential to become gem stone polishing and processing centre
 Water parks and tourism spots
 Water purification Brand
 Huge potential in livestock and dairy