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What was the official name of the Portuguese development plan implemented in the 1950s-60s that attempted to modernise the economy under the Estado Novo?
Answer: Planos de Fomento — The Planos de Fomento (Development Plans) were a series of five-year plans under Salazar and Caetano that promoted industrialisation, infrastructure (including the 25 de Abril Bridge), and tourism.
- A Plano de Reconstrução Nacional
- B Planos de Fomento ✓
- C Programa de Estabilidade e Crescimento
- D Fundação para o Desenvolvimento
The Planos de Fomento (Development Plans) were a series of five-year plans under Salazar and Caetano that promoted industrialisation, infrastructure (including the 25 de Abril Bridge), and tourism.