The main point of discussion during a meeting on Sunday was the mutual accountability between the government and donors. Speakers focused on this aspect of the Joint Cooperation Strategy (JCS), which was established during a policy-making meeting earlier this year. The Bangladesh Development Forum had previously determined that this strategy would help coordinate development efforts. The session on Sunday, led by finance minister A M A Muhith, aimed to gather input on the draft framework from members of civil society, such as economists, NGO leaders, and former bureaucrats. However, the conversation mainly centered around the details of mutual accountability. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, the head of the Palli Karma Shahayak Fund and a member of high-powered committees on education policy and climate change, highlighted that issues such as unemployment, underemployment, and education were neglected in the draft JCS. He emphasized the importance of harmonizing growth projections published by various agencies to align with government forecasts. Ahmad expressed concern that development partners may not find this approach desirable. The JCS draft focuses on improving "mutual accountability" to address aid effectiveness challenges, but former caretaker government advisor A B Mirza Azizul Islam noted that the draft did not specify how this would be measured. He stated that there are no concrete criteria to assess the JCS's performance, and other participants agreed with this sentiment. Regarding aid conditionality, Islam mentioned that the conditions imposed by development partners were not pertinent. He suggested that the government create project portfolios for development partners to choose specific projects for funding. Mustafizur Rahman, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, highlighted the developed nations' pledge to donate 0.7 percent of their national income to impoverished countries. Senior Awami League leader Suranjit Sengupta emphasized the importance of accountability in regards to the commitment made. He highlighted the significance of parliament discussions on the JCS draft, stating that the framework is intended for the welfare of the people and the parliament is the representative of the people. The prime minister's economic advisor Mashiur Rahman suggested the formation of a body that includes government and development partners representatives to ensure mutual accountability by monitoring project outcomes and efficiency. The finance minister concluded the session by pointing out that the draft lacked important areas such as migration, land utilization plan, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). He emphasized the significance of having a land use plan for the country's planned growth and referred to ICT as a valuable tool for development, stating that it also aids in maintaining transparency and preventing corruption.