The NPEDC emerged as a corporate entity in its present shape after the Economic Services Centre was reorganized in February 1994. With the formation of the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the Chairmanship of Honorable Minister of Industry in 1994, NPEDC has been designated as the Secretariat of the Council. Accordingly, the objective and service areas of NPEDC have been oriented towards giving main thrust on facilitation of productivity improvement activities in the country. Productivity promotion and productivity training, research and consultancy services in the areas of economic development, industrial promotion, management, technology, and environment in addition to productivity management as an area of institutional specialization and priority. It is effortful to extend and strengthen its linkages with institutions and professionals working for productivity development activities. It also countinues to share experiences, information and ideas with national and international institutions in order to attain the goal of nation-building through improved productivity aiming at enhancing competitiveness and attaining better quality of life.