Introduction
The functions and responsibilities of each division of the FDA are defined on the basis of a specialist area or control of a specific category of product. Some activities may need cooperation between divisions or departments in order to achieve FDA objectives.
For example, an administrative strategy and policy development, an annual plan and its budgeting, the formulation of a strategic plan, and its transformation into an action plan, must be merged to form a united single FDA
plan. It is the job of the Technical and Planning Division (TPD) to serve as facilitator and coordinator for such activities so that they can be initiated and achieved efficiently and effectively. In addition, the FDA's performance
against its strategy, and the coherence of activity across divisions is monitored.





