The Colombo Plan (CP) was established in May 1950 proposal was adopted, and on 1 July 1951, commenced full operations. The Colombo Plan was made to promote economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. CP’s member is Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.