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SOLOMON ISLANDS DEMOCRATIC COALITION FOR CHANGEGOVERNMENT
POLICY PRIORITIES, STRATEGIC ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES
Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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FOREWORDThe Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change (SIDCC) Government upon assuming office on the 15th November 2017 made strongemphasis on integrity in leadership and Governance and will pursue rigorously re-establishing fiscal stability and micro-fiscal discipline in its oneyear in office. Recognising that there are real practical and philosophical challenges ahead in the implementation of its policies and attaining itspolicy objectives. The government will take a pragmatic approach in pursuing the implementation of its policies as translated herein througheffective and efficient implementation of schedule activities identified under the Fundamental and Sectorial Reform priority Programmes.
Assessing the development trend of the nation since obtaining political independent, it is obvious that the depressed socioeconomicdevelopment status of the country we see today is attributed to amongst other things the unethical, unaccountable, unrespectable and the styleof leadership this country have had for a long time.
Learning from these experiences, facing what currently transpired and looking ahead into the future, the SIDCC Government objectively for thisone year in office aims to redirect its attention and the financial resources of the country to meaningfully achieve outcomes envisage in thisPolicy Translation and Strategy Document. This means in the next few months as a responsible Government the SIDCCG will consolidate itsefforts to implement these key activities in order to improve the welfare, wellbeing and livelihood of all persons in the country.
This Policy Translation Strategy provides the detail activities that will be undertaken and the expected outcomes that would be achieve from theSIDCC Government Policy Statement. It is a living and working document that will be referred to or amended from time to time as well asmonitored on a regular basis by the Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) based in the Office of the Prime Ministerand Cabinet (OPMC) with support from key government agencies including MDPAC, MoFT and MPS. Working with Cabinet and Caucus Officesand other key agencies within OPMC, PIMEU will provide the secretariat support to the Cluster Groups1 to ensure there is comprehensive,cohesive and coordination of sectoral and cross sectoral program and project activities.
The SIDCC Government is confident that under its current leadership and with the support of the Coalition Parties it will deliver against its policyobjectives. To effectively deliver its policy objectives the SIDCC Government has established a new management and oversight framework thatwill ensure effective coordination and implementation. The framework involves the creation of a “Core Ministerial Coordinating Committee(CMCC)” based in the OPMC and comprising of selected Ministers who will provide the needed political leadership in the implementation of the
1 (1). Fundamental Reform, (2). Productive Sector – Sectoral Reform, (3). Resource Sector – Sectoral Reform and (4). Social Sector – Sectoral Reform.
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Government development program. This strategic approach will ensure the political government as it should; taking the whelm and the neededcommanding role in making sure its priority policies are implemented appropriately and timely by designated government agencies and or theirquasi agencies.
Finally, the SIDCC Government values the participation of all stakeholders in the translation of its Statement of Policy into policy translationstrategy. Together as a team we can bring change in the lives of all persons in the country.
God Bless Solomon Islands
Prime Minister
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Table of ContentsFOREWORD ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
ACRONYM ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1. REFORM PROGRAMMES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1 FUNDAMENTAL REFORMS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.2 FOREIGN AFFARES AND EXTERNAL TRADE ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.1.3 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND AID COORDINATION........................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.4 FINANCE AND TREASURY ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2. SECTORAL REFORM PROGRAMMES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1. PRODUCTIVE SECTOR......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1.1 AGRICULTUTE AND LIVESTOCK .................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.1.2 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1.3 TRADE, COMMERCE, INDUSTRIES AND IMMIGRATION.................................................................................................................................... 44
5.2.1.4 CIVIL AVIATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION....................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.1.5 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................................................................... 59
5.2.1.6 AQUACULTURE, FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................................... 66
5.2.1.7 LAND, HOUSING AND SURVEY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
5.2.2 RESOURCE SECTOR............................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
5.2.2.1 MINES AND ENERGY.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
5.2.2.2 FORESTRY AND RESEARCH .................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
5.2.2.3 ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER AND METEOROLOGY .................................................................................................................. 96
5.2.2.4 RURAL DEVELOPMENT..................................................................................................................................................................................... 101
5.2.3 SOCIAL SECTOR ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 102
5.2.3.1 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES........................................................................................................................................................................ 102
5.2.3.2 EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT..................................................................................................................................... 107
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5.2.3.3 PUBLIC SERVICE................................................................................................................................................................................................... 111
5.2.3.4 HOME AFFAIRS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113
5.2.3.5 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 117
5.2.3.6 WOMEN, YOUTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 120
5.2.3.7 POLICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES........................................................................................................................... 123
5.2.3.8 NATIONAL UNITY, RECONCILIATION AND PEACE................................................................................................................................................ 130
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ACRONYMACB Anti-Corruption Bill
AG Attorney General
AGC Attorney Generals ChamberAHC Area Health CentreASC Advisory Support CentreAPCC Asia Pacific Coconut CommunityAVICBSI Central Bank of Solomon IslandsCDC Constituency Development CentreCDF Constituency Development FundCEDAWCEWG Core Economic Working GroupCRU Constitutional Reform UnitCTICSSI Correctional Services Solomon IslandsDBSI Development Bank of Solomon IslandsDHS Demographic and Health Survey
EA Education AuthorityECE Early Childhood EducationEE Energy EfficiencyEGC Economic Growth CentreEHD Environment Health DivisionEIAEOD Explosive Ordinance DisposalEPB Electoral Provisions Bill
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EU European UnionFAD Fish Aggregating DeviceFFA Forum Fisheries AgencyFMO Financial Management OrdinanceFRTU Forestry Timber UtilizationGEF Global Environment FundGHG Green House GassesHCC Honiara City CouncilHTFA High Temperature ForceHRM Human Resource ManagerICTSUIFIMS Inter face Fisheries Information Management SystemIMSO International Maritime Satellite OrganisationIPAM Institute of Public Administration and ManagementKDAC Kolobangara Development Advisory CommitteeKGVI King George the SixthLCB Leadership Commission BillLRIT Long Range Identification trackingLFS Labour Force SurveyMAL Ministry of Agriculture and LivestockMDPAC Ministry of Development Planning and Aid CoordinationMACFNOC Melanesian Arts & culture Festival-National Organising
CommitteeMECDM Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster and
MeteorologyMACFEST Melanesian Arts & FestivalMCT Ministry of Culture & TourismMCILI Ministry of commerce, Industry, Labour and Industry
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MEHRD Ministry of Education and Human Resource DevelopmentMFAET Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External TradeMFR Ministry of Forestry and ResearchMHA Ministry of Home AffairesMHMS Ministry of Health and Medical ServicesMMA Mines and Minerals ActMMERE Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural ElectrificationMNURP Ministry of National Unity Reconciliation and PeaceMOFT Ministry of Finance and TreasuryMOU Memorandum of UnderstandingMPNSCS Ministry of Policy National Security and Security ServicesMPPAsMPS Ministry of Public ServiceMRD Ministry of Rural DevelopmentMRCC Maritime Rescue Coordination CentreMSG Melanesian Spearhead GroupMTDPMWYCFA Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family AffairesNASI National Archives of Solomon IslandsNDC National Determined ContributionsNDCS National Demographic Coding SystemNDMO National Disaster Management OfficeNDS National Development StrategyNEOC National Emergency Operations CentreNGOs Non-Government OrganisationsNHRDTPNJWC National Joint Warning CentreNPBS National Peace Building Strategy
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NPEA National Parliament Electoral ActNPF National Provident FundNRH National Referral HospitalNSAsNSDS National Statistics Development StrategiesNSS National secondary SchoolNTSA National Transport Safety AuthorityPACER plus Pacific Agreement o Closer Economic Relations.PCDF Partners in Community Development FijiPDPEQ Post Entry QuarantinePFM Public Finance ManagementPGA Provincial Government ActPGs Provincial GovernmentsPM Prime MinisterPNA Parties to the Nauru AgreementPPIA Political Party Integrity ActPPIB Political Party Integrity BillPPP Public Private Partnership
RDP Rural Development ProgrammeRE Renewable EnergyRIB Right to Information BillROC Republic of ChinaRSIPF Royal Solomon Island Police ForceRTC Rural Training CentreSIDPB Solomon Island Development Planning BillSEZ Special Economic Zone
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SIG Solomon Islands GovernmentSINU Solomon Islands National UniversitySINIIPSINPF Solomon Islands National Provident FundSME Small Medium EnterprisesSOE State Owned EnterprisesSPC South Pacific CommissionSIVB Solomon Islands Visitors BureauSSCWTA Technical AdvisorTOR Terms of ReferenceTRC Truth and Reconciliation CommissionTRHPS Tina River Hydro Power SchemeUN United NationsUNGGUSP University of South PacificVRS Village Resource SurveyWATSAN Water and SanitationWBPB Whistle Blower Protection BillWPG Western Provincial GovernmentWWF World Wild Life FundYEC Young Entrepreneurship Council
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5.1. REFORM PROGRAMMES5.1.1 FUNDAMENTAL REFORMSPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Anti-corruption [5.1.1( c)]:Review andstrengthen anti-corruptionlegislations andrelated subsidiarylegislations basedon nationalconsensusregarding the lawsand mechanismsthat must beestablished andimplemented atnational andprovincial levels ofcombatcorruption,
Tabling and passing inparliament the Anti-corruption Bill (ACB) andother related subsidiariesincluding;
i. Whistle-blowersProtection Bill (WBPB)
ii. Right to Information Bill(RIB)
iii. Leadership Commission(Amendment) Bill (LCB)
iv. Electoral Provisions(Amendment) Bill, (EPB)
v. Political Party Integrity(Amendment) Bill (PPIB)
High $3,000,000 FiscalBudget
Corruption in alllevels are preventedand /or reduced.
Efficientcoordination andexpedient servicedelivery.
Leaders integrity areprotected
Decisions are madecollectively
Political stability isensured
Public confidence isrestored
Healthy economy isattained
Peace building National PeaceBuilding Strategy(NPBS).
i. SI declared by UNGGeligible for support fromthe UN peacebuildingfund.
ii. Hon. PM to present theNPBS to the UN peace
High Will be costedwhen strategyis developed.
FiscalBudget/UNC
ACUNDP/EU/D
FAT.
A National PeaceBuilding Strategy isdeveloped andapproved byCaucus/Cabinet.
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building commissionerand bid for fundingsupport to address theNPBS goals
The NPBS ispresented by PM toUN peacebuildingCommissioner
Implementation ofthe strategy (oncefunds are securedfrom UN)
Electoral Reforms [5.1.1(h)]:Establish aNationalDemographicCoding System(NDCS),
i. Continueimplementation of theNDCS
High $2,000,000.00 FiscalBudget
NDCS completedand ready for use.
Cost-effective andSustainable voterregistration systemreviewed and createdto strengthen theinclusiveness andintegrity of theelectoral roll,
Training andresourcing of staff isenhanced
ConstitutionalAmendment(Electoral Reform)Bill 2018.
This Bill is also a precursor tothe new Electoral Bill and itspurpose is for Parliament toapprove the followingimportant matters:i. the merger of the Political
Parties Commission andthe Electoral Commission,
ii. expansion of the ElectoralCommission to five (5)commissioners,
High $5,000,000.00 FiscalBudget &
donorsupport
Cost-effective andSustainable voterregistration systemreviewed and createdto strengthen theinclusiveness andintegrity of theelectoral roll
Training andresourcing of staff isenhanced
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iii. the chairman of theElectoral Commission tobe appointed by theGovernor General on therecommendation of theJudicial and Legal ServicesCommission,
iv. the establishment of theposition of Commissionerof Election as theadministrative head of theOffice of the SolomonIslands ElectoralCommission, and,
v. all candidates contestingelection must haveregistered as a voter toqualify as a candidate.
[5.1.1(j)]: Reviewand amend the“NationalParliamentElectoral(Provisions) Act(NPEA)”,
Review and amend the Bill - isalso a precursor to the newElectoral Bill and its purpose isfor Parliament to approve thefollowing important matters:i. the merger of the Political
Parties Commission andthe Electoral Commission,
ii. expansion of the ElectoralCommission to five (5)commissioners,
iii. the chairman of theElectoral Commission tobe appointed by theGovernor General on the
High $5,000,000.00 FiscalBudget and
donorfunded
Comprehensivereview of PPIAundertaken
Consultations onPPIA conducted
Bills drafted andenacted
Solomon IslandsElectoralCommissionsupported
Independent andeffectively
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recommendation of theJudicial and Legal ServicesCommission,
iv. the establishment of theposition of Commissionerof Election as theadministrative head of theOffice of the SolomonIslands ElectoralCommission, and,
v. all candidate contestingelection must haveregistered as a voter toqualify as a candidate.
resourced andfunctioning entity
Commission andOffice of theRegistrar re-established
Capacity buildingprogram developedand implemented.
Political PartiesIntegrity Act
5.1.1(i) Reviewand amend the“Political PartiesIntegrity Act(PPIA)”,Bill to amend thePolitical PartiesIntegrity Act 2014
i. amendment of Schedule 2of the Constitution (tochange the way the PrimeMinister is determined);the anti-defectionmeasure preventingparty-hopping; and,therepeal of section 66(2) &(4) that recognises theLeader of IndependentGroup of MPs.
High $10,000,000.00 FiscalBudget
Comprehensivereview of PPIAundertaken
Consultations onPPIA conducted
Bills drafted andenacted
Solomon IslandsElectoralCommissionsupported
Independent andeffectivelyresourced andfunctioning entity
Commission andOffice of the
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Registrar re-established
Capacity buildingprogram developed andimplemented.
5.1.2 FOREIGN AFFARES AND EXTERNAL TRADEPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
InternationalCooperation
[5.1.2(b)]:Recognize andvalue theimportance ofpeaceful co-existence with ourregional andinternationalpartners topromote trade,economic andforeign relations,
i. Suva Chancery OfficeComplex - Completion ofthe new Suva Chancerycomplex by 2020,
ii. London -Operational andpayroll, and
iii. Other missions-Operational and Payroll,
iv. Review existing bilateralcooperation agreementsto reflect current nationalinterests and priorities
v. Explore greateropportunities throughSouth-South and North-South cooperation
vi. Effectively participate ininternational andregional meetings toensure benefits from
High $1,600,000
$5,000,000
$440,000
FiscalBudget
Feasibility studies anddesign completed forthe Suva Chanceryoffice.
Foreign, trade andinvestment relationswith regional andinternationalpartners arestrengthened
Solomon Islands’interests arereflected in bilateralcooperationagreements.
Solomon Islandsactively engaged inregional andinternationalorganisations
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membership of regionaland internationalorganisations aremaximised
vii. Promote and facilitatetrade in cooperation withregional andinternational partnersthrough aid for tradeprograms including theEnhanced IntegratedFramework.
viii. Establish a mechanismfor regular consultationwith bilateral partners
Solomon Islands’profile raised in theinternationalcommunity
Improved traderelations andincreased tradebetween SolomonIslands and regionaland internationalpartners,
Consultationmechanismestablished andregularconsultationscarried out
InternationalTreaties andconventions
[5.1.2(c)]:Endeavour to liveup to ourinternational andglobalcommitments,protocols andobligations
Subscription/contributions
High $11,700,000 FiscalBudget
Subscription/contribution paid infull
5.1.3 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND AID COORDINATIONPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic
ActionPriority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
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InstitutionalDevelopmentProgrammes
[5.1.3(a)] Ensureimplementationof the SolomonIslands TwentyYear NationalDevelopmentStrategy
InstitutionalDevelopmentProgramme including;i. Support to NHRDTP
and NationalPopulation PolicyImplementation.
ii. Support forMonitoring andEvaluation systemsin MDPAC
High $2,500,000 Fiscal Budget Consultations toselected provinces
2019 opportunitylist compiled
Human resourcedatabase sharingmechanism
Pop datadissemination andutilisationworkshop
PD conference MPPAs PD
workshop
[5.1.3(d)]: Ensurethat tangibleresults ofdevelopmentprogrammes inthe AnnualDevelopmentBudgets of thecountryaccumulate toattainment oflong-term goalsof the TwentyYear NationalDevelopment
i. Support to NDSImplementation andDevelopmentPlanning Reform
High MTDP preparedand tabled
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Strategy of thecountry,
[5.1.4(d)]: Ensurethat tangibleresults ofdevelopmentprogrammes inthe AnnualDevelopmentBudgets of thecountryaccumulate toattainment oflong-term goalsof the TwentyYear NationalDevelopmentStrategy of thecountry,
i. Review of the SINIIPand prepare theimplementation andprocesses of SINIIP
High Fiscal Budget The review ofSINIIP is completedby end of 2018.
New set of largeprioritize projectsand programmesare finalized by endof 2018, which willprovide largeinvestment andopportunities forall SolomonIslanders
5.1.4(a) Ensureimplementationof the SolomonIslands TwentyYear NationalDevelopmentStrategy
i. Strengthening ofmonitoring andevaluation of PostEvaluation of SIGfunded RuraldevelopmentProgramme (RDP)phase 1 and RAMPprogramme.
ii. Support to theimplementation ofAid Information
High Fiscal Budget Evaluation,assessment andimpact analysis ofall EU Ramp andRDP 1 projects iscompleted by endof 2018
Data base inoperation by endof 2018
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ManagementSystem (database)
[5.1.3(b)]Introduce the“Solomon IslandsDevelopmentPlanning Bill(SIDPB)” andassociatedRegulations”
5.1.4(c) Embarkon a PartnershipFramework withdonors, privatesector, NGOs andNSAs tocoordinatedevelopmentprogrammes inthe country,
New National PlanningBill
Improve processes ofpreparing Pre-Feasibility andFeasibility studies/process with relevantstakeholders.
- Improve processesof preparing Pre-Feasibility andFeasibility studies/process withrelevantstakeholders.
High Fiscal Budget By first quarter of2018. MDPAC willpresent the draft SInational planningbill white paper forendorsement.
By first quarter of2018, (draft)draftinginstructions for thePlanning Bill ispresented to theCabinet.
By second quarterof 2018, finalizeddraftinginstructions arepresented to AG’soffice fordeliberation and tomake preparationto do the PlanningBill drafting. Bymid-4th quarter of2018, a draft
RuralDevelopmentProgramme.
[5.1.(c) ] Embarkon a PartnershipFramework withdonors, private
SIG Contributiontowards the RDPprogramme-Funds forcommunity
High $13,400,000 Fiscal Budget Implementationof 10 agri-business SolomonIslands
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sector, NGOs andNSAs tocoordinatedevelopmentprogrammes inthe country,
Infrastructure Services,Agriculture Partnership& Support ProjectManagement:(Three components:
i. CommunityInfrastructure and,
ii. Services. (2)AgribusinessPartnership andSupport,
iii. and (3) ProgramManagement
Completion of atleast 75% ofcommunityproject
5.1.4 FINANCE AND TREASURYPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of
Strategic ActionPriority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
SOECapitalization
[5.1.4(d), 5.1.4(e),5.1.4(s)] promotesustainableeconomicdevelopment
i. Under Sea CableProject
ii. SIBC Supportiii. Solomon Islands
PostalCorporation,
iv. Solomon IslandsAirportManagementCompany CEMA,etc.
High $15,000,000 Fiscal budget Commencement ofthe Under Sea CableProject by mid-2018
Restructure of SIBC Restructure of SIPC Air Port
CorporationLaunched
RuralDevelopment
[5.1.4(c)],Facilitate the re-
i. RuralDevelopment
High $40,000,000 SIF/PPP Rural DevelopmentBank Act enacted.
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Bank of SolomonIslands
establishment ofthe DevelopmentBank of SolomonIslands (DBSI) tocater for SME andother micro-financingschemes in ruralareas
Bank of SolomonIslands Act to bepassed toParliament
Rural DevelopmentBank launched
Tina River HydroProject
[5.1.4(t)] Progressimplementationof Tina RiverHydro Project
i. Secureagreement withthe Developer.
High To be costedwhenagreement isfinalized.
FiscalBudget/Investor
The Governmentand the Developersign an agreement.
2019 NationalCensus
[5.1.1(h)]Establish aNationalDemographicCoding System(NDCS),
i. 2019 PopulationCensuspreparationphase.
High $15,000,000 Fiscal Budget/donor.
NDSC policydeveloped, enactedandoperationalised.
Village ResourcesSurvey done
MOFTConsolidatedInvestments
[5.1.4(a) ],Reviewcurrent nationalfiscal andmonetary policiesto enhancebroad-basedeconomicdevelopment andenable theeconomy to grow,
i. ASUCUDAProject
ii. IRD Projects,iii. New ICTSU
Project
High $7,000,000.00 FiscalBudget/Donor
Tax Reforms,Customs and ExciseBill
Simplified taxadministrationsystem
Revenueforecastingframeworkembedded incollaboration withIRD and CED
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Prudentialregulation of thefinancial system
Revitalized NSS willensure accurate ®ular flow of keyeconomic statistics(e.g., GDP, CPI etc.)& data,
Improved evidencebased fiscal andmonetary policies
Priority Policiesand Reforms
Policies andreforms prioritiesin the CoreEconomicWorking Group(CEWG) PolicyMatrix.
i. Cost-sharingPolicy forScholarships,
ii. PFMAregulations,
iii. CDF Regulations,iv. National Audit
Office Bill,v. National
PaymentSystems Bill,
vi. Customs andExcise Bill,
vii. Review andamend theMines andMinerals Act
High CEWG PolicyMatrix stillbeingdeveloped
Fiscalbudget/Donor
support
Refer to CEWGPolicy Matrix,
Note: work in progressfor finalization of theCEWG Policy Matrix.
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5.1.5 MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic
ActionPriority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Infrastructures [SIDCCG, 5.1.5 (a)].Renovation ofexisting and newCourt Houses
i. Central MagistrateCourt detail design
ii. Renovate Munda oldcourt building
iii. Renovate Atoriiv. Gizo stage 2 Project
o 3m land extensionacquisition
o Design andConstruction ofcourtoffice/registry
v. High CourtPrefabricationadditional court room
vi. Standard design -newProvincial sub-stationCourt houses
vii. Provincial MagistrateLand acquisitionsproject: Afio & Taro
High $500,000.00
$700,000.00
$700,000.00$2,600,000.00
$600,000.00
$100,000.00
$300,000.00
Fiscal Budget A detail design forCentral MagistrateCourt
Munda old courtbuilding renovated
Renovate Atoricourt house
Land extensionsacquired for Gizoand Design andConstruction ofcourt office/registry
Prefabricated HighCourt additionalcourt room
Complete Standarddesign -newProvincial sub-station Courthouses
Land acquired forProvincialMagistrate - Afio &Taro
[SIDCCG, 5.1.5.(b)]Fast tractconstruction ofJustice Precinct.&other approved
i. Construction of OfficeBuilding for theMinistry of Justice andLegal Affairs
High $34,092,742.96
$4,257,342.00
Fiscal Budget Office for MJLAcompleted
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Justice SectorInfrastructureProjects
ii. ConstructionSupervision of theOffice Building for theMinistry of Justice andLegal Affairs
Supervision workcomplete to work planand quality
[5.1.5.(b)]: OtherApproved JusticeSectorInfrastructureProjects:
i. Preliminaries andinitial constructionworks to ODPP andPSO offices in Lata.
ii. Preliminaries toconstruction of ODPPand PSO offices inKirakira.
iii. Preliminaries toconstruction of OfficialResidence of theChairman LRC inHoniara
$1,300,000.00
$200,000.00
$600,000.00
Fiscal Budget Initial constructionwork designed andcompleted-Lata
Initial constructionwork designed andcompleted-Kirakira
Preliminariesconstruction workdesigned andcompleted-LRCchair – Residential
[5.1.5 (b)] NJInfrastructureProjects.
i. Judges houses Design High $500,000.00 Fiscal Budget i. Complete designfor Judges house
Justice andLegislativeprograms
[SIDCCG, 5.1.5 (d)]:Enact AlternativeDispute Resolution
i. Re-advertise for TA todevelop ADRProgramme
ii. Contract signed withTA
iii. Programme developediv. Secretariat established
High $2,500,000.00 FiscalBudget/PNG
TA recruited andcommence work
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v. Initial consultationsbegin
[(5.1.5(e)] Supportcurrent legislativeprogrammes ofMJLA. Bills such asLPB, YJB, TribalLands
Setting up of LegalProfession Authority onceLegal Profession Billpassed by Parliament-Finalise Consultations onYouth Justice Bill (YJB) andprepare Bill for Cabinetand Parliament-Finalize work on TribalLands Bill & submission toCabinet-Consultation on draft BailBill-Consultation on draftSentencing Bill
High $310,350.00 Legal Profession billpassed,
Set up of LegalProfessionAuthority,
YJB consultationcompleted and billpassed inParliament,
Work on Lands Billcompleted,
[5.1.5 (f)]: ImproveAccess to Justice.
-Conduct Mappingexercise to improve accessto legal services-Conduct research intocost of justice servicedelivery-Conduct Gender andSocial Inclusion (GESI)Audit-Training for AuthorisedJustices (FPA)
-In-kindthrough TAsupport fromUNDP, DFATand RRRT
FiscalBudget/Donor
support
Mapping Exercisefor legal servicescompleted
[SIDCCG, 5.1.6 (c)]:Enact NationalJudiciary Legislation
National JudiciaryLegislation Hire TA
$1,000,000.00 Fiscal Budget TA hired, Setup Secretariat
office,
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Setup Secretariatoffice,
Consultations
Consultationscommence
5.1.6 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET.Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Infrastructures [(5.1.6 (a) ]OPMCinfrastructureprojects
i. OPMC office complexii. PM new residenceiii. SIICAC office complexiv. New office of the
Opposition (deferred)v. Speaker of Parliament,vi. New residence of the
leader of opposition
Medium/High
$7,000,000.00 Fiscal Budget OPMC officecomplex Designcompleted andcosted,
PM new residencedesign completedand costed
SIICAC officecomplex designcompleted andcosted
New office of theOpposition designcompleted andcosted (deferred)
Speaker ofParliamentresidence designcompleted andcosted,
New residence ofthe leader ofopposition designcompleted andcosted
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Reform programs [5.1.6 (b)]:PMO reformprograms
Implementation of theNational Anti-corruptionStrategy (NACS) andStrategy
High $3,000,000.00 FiscalBudget/Donorsupport
SIG contributions paidto donor partners,
The multi-donorprogramme toimplement the NACS isexecuted andimplemented
More developmentpartners contributing tothe programme toimplement the NACSaction plan andvulnerabilities tocommit corruptionoffences addressed
[5.1.6 (b)] PMOreform programs
Implementation of the Anti-corruption Act (refer NACS)
High $3,000,000.00 FiscalBudget/Donor
support
SIICAC officeestablished andoperational by 1st
Quarter of 2018- Recruitment of
Commissioners andSIICAC staff
- Briefing of SIICACon schemes of theAnti-corruption Act,LC Act,Ombudsman Actand the need toestablish MOU withcooperating bodies
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including the NACSSteeringCommittee,
- Training of IntegrityOfficers
[5.1.5 (c)]:National Election
Preparations for 2019National Election
High $2,860,000.00 Fiscal Budget All preparationscompleted in time forelection.
SOE [5.1.6 (e)]:SIBC
SIBC National TelevisionBroadcasting programme
Medium $11,050,000.00 Fiscal Budget TV services up andrunning – serving ruralpopulation
SIBC’s National RadioBroadcasting Programme
High $12,000,000.00 Fiscal Budget Increase coverage tothe unreachedthroughout the SI5.2. SECTORAL REFORM PROGRAMMES5.2.1. PRODUCTIVE SECTOR5.2.1.1 AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK
Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of StrategicAction
Priority Budget 2018 FundingModality
Expected Outcome
Facilitate andSupport thedevelopment ofCommercialAgriculture.
[5.2.1.1 (a)]BiosecurityStrengtheningProgramme
Project – Biosecurity NewStaff Housing and OfficeOffice and Residents
i. Staff houses to bebuilt at Henderson,Honiara
ii. Build provincial staffhousing and offices(1x short lands, 1xChoiseul, 1x Munda,
High $14,500,000 Fiscal Budget&
Donor
Staff housingneeds inprovinces met
Rental expensesreduced.
Boarders arestrengthenedformintroduction ofpest and disease
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1x Gizo, Noro, 1xTemotu, 1x OntongJava 1x Renbel
Project - BiosecurityFacilities
i. Rehabilitate existingPost EntryQuarantine screenhouses at Henderson
ii. BiosecurityInspection Facility
iii. Improve BSITreatment Centre
iv. Purchase HighTemperature ForcedAir (HTFA) treatmentequipment
Project – BiosecurityStrengthening ProgramBiosecurity Operations
i. Purchase X –rayMachine at theairport to screenincoming baggage foritems of biosecurityrisk
ii. Purchases ofBiosecurity interisland surveillancefast craft.
PEQ screenhousesrenovated.Reduction ofrisk associatedwith importedplants
Enablingenvironment forbiosecurity Actis strengthenand enforce
No exotic pestsor diseaseincursionsdetected.
Early detectionof exotic pestsand disease
Post EntryQuarantinefacilities secure
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iii. Establish an animalPost EntryQuarantine (PEQ) atHenderson.
Pest Controli. Mobilize Coconut
Rhinoceros Beetleand Giant Africansnail control,containment andmanagementprograms
ii. Establish regulatoryInternal QuarantineControl measuresenforcement
Market Access Programi. Assist exporters with
compliance issues
Effective andefficientresponse tobiosecurityissues
StrengthenBiosecuritysurveille system
Construct10,000 traps
Sanitationprogramimplemented indeclared areasof Guadalcanal,Malaita, andCentralProvince.
Number of CRBand GASreduced anderadicated
Open up newmarketAccess/outlets
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ii. Market accessnegotiations byrequest forbiosecurity
iii. Formulation ofExport Regulationsinto Draft
iv. Publications andinformationimprovement –provide informationon market access tothe public.
Revenue collectionStrengthen Revenuecollection
for Exportsoverseas
Increasedvolumes orvalue of exportsto existingmarkets
Lower costs of compliance with
exportstandards
market accessand tradefacilitationoutcomes
Contributesignificantly toSIG revenuecollectionstrategy
Achieve Dept.collection targetand Contributesignificantly toSIG revenuecollection
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[5.2.1.1 (b)]Livestockprogram(National cattleDevelopmentProgram)
i. Facilitate cattleimport/post entry animalhealth
ii. Gozoruru CattleBreeding component
iii. Provided training andcapacity developmentfor Staff at local andinternational institutions
High $5,000,000 Fiscal Budget LivestockIndustryRevitalized
[5.2.1.1 (c)]National CocoaIndustryProgramme
i. Provide support inprocuring equipment toMakira Cocoa Factory
ii. Assist farmers withreplanting andrehabilitation of theircocoa farms
iii. Assist farmers in valueadding and downstreamprocessing
iv. Promote cocoaprocessing techniques asmodels
v. Payment of 2017outstanding approvedcocoa projects
vi. Pest & Diseases Control
High $4,000,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Cocoaproductionincreased
Export volumesincreased
Foreignexchangegained.
Livelihoodsenhanced
[5.2.1.1 (d)]Solomon IslandsCoconut IndustryProgramme
i. Establishing of coconutnurseries in theprovinces
ii. Assist farmers that havetrees beyond thirty years
High $4,000,000 Fiscal Budget Coconutproductionincreased
Export volumesincreased
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to do replanting andrehabilitation
iii. Assist farmers in valueadding and downstreamprocessing
iv. Monitoring andEvaluation
v. Pests and DiseasesControl
Foreignexchangegained.
Livelihoodsenhanced
[5.2.1.1 (e)]ExtensionInfrastructuresDevelopment
i. Completion of AukiOffice
ii. Completion of BualaOffice
High $6,400,000 Fiscal Budget Staff housingneeds inprovinces met
Rental expensesreduced.
[5.2.1.1 (f)]FieldExperimentalStation andBiotechnologyInfrastructureDevelopment
i. Conduct Consultationsand feasibility study onthe Re-establishment ofDodo Creek ResearchCentre.
ii. Rehabilitate Ringi &Avuavu Field Stationsstaff housinginfrastructure
iii. Purchase ofBiotechnologyLaboratory Equipmentfor the Hendersonfacility
iv. Rehabilitation of FoodProcessing Lab
High $2,500,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Agriculturesector hasscientific backup services.
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[5.2.1.1 (g)]Honey in RuralHouseholdDevelopmentProgramme(hrhdp)
i. Rural bee keeperssupport program –provisions for materials
ii. Honey industry valuechain study
High $3,000,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Local honeyindustryincreaseproductivity
Ruralcommunitieslifes experienceincrease cashflow into theirlocalities
[5.2.1.1 (h)]HorticultureResearch andPlant GeneticResourcesConservation forDevelopment
i. Cocoa germplasmtransfer andmaintenance –Duplication of cocoagermplasm collectionthat is currentlyconducted at Black Postand St Martin to otherparts of the country
ii. Climate Change resilientcrops development
iii. Crops conservation andutilization
High $2,000,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Agriculturesector hasscientific backup services.
[5.2.1.1 (i)]National Oil PalmDevelopment
i. Waisis Oil Palm Projectii. EIA & Feasibility
assessmentsiii. Infrastructure
assessmentiv. 30,000 oil palm seeds
import form Malaysiav. Procure 60,000 poly bags
High $4,000,000 Fiscal Budget Basicinfrastructureestablished.
Investoridentified
Investmentmodelnegotiated
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vi. New nurseriesestablishment
vii. Aluta Oil Palm Projectviii.Oil Palm Consultancy –
procuring of an oil palmspecialist
ix. Coconut RhinocerosBeetle Research – Co-sponsor by oil palmprogram
x. Out growers support –Support to GPPOL to payof their loans
Plantationdevelopmentcommenced.
Expansion ofout-growerplantings
More jobscreated.
Palm oil exportsincreased
Increasedforeignexchange
Edible cookingoil producedlocally
Pharmaceuticalsandconfectioneriesproduced.
Importsubstitution
Biofuelproduced forpowergeneration andtransport.
[5.2.1.1 (j)]Agriculturelivelihoods &
Livelihoods enhancement:i. Support to highland
crops
High $4,000,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Support to 50vegetableprojects towomen and
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Export BasedExpansion
ii. Support to womenfarmers
iii. Support to youths inAgriculture
iv. Support to UrbanFarmers (Hon, Gizo,Noro, Munda, Auki)
v. Support towardsNational DisasterLivelihood Recovery
vi. Support to Coffeeexpansion for export
vii. Support expansion of thekava industry
viii. Support for cassavaproduction for export
ix. Support towards cashcrop bulking
x. Support commercialfood production
youths,Honiara Urbancity and otherurban centresand to highlandcrop farmersby end of 2018
Support to 50root cropprojects to highland farmers,women andyouth andHoniara urbancity by end of2018
Support to 25livestockprojects towomenfarmers andHoniara UrbanCity farmers byend of 2018
Support to 25farmers inGingerProduction inIsabel, Central,Malaita,Choiseul and
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GuadalcanalProvinces’
ProjectSupport to 33.5ha of ArabicaCoffee farmsestablished inMalaita,Guadalcanal,Isabel, Makiraand ChoiseulProvinces’ byend of 2018
Establishmentof Coffee 2Seed gardensin Guadalcanaland Malaitaprovince byDec. 2018
[5.2.1.1 (k)]National FoodSecurityEnchantmentProgramme
Food securityi. Support to root crop
farmersii. Support to vegetable
farmersiii. Support for Fruit tree
farmersiv. Support to Rice Farmersv. Support to commercial
Rice farming in Isabelvi. Promotion of lokol kakai
(Traditional Foods)
High $2,000,000 Fiscal Budget Solomon Islands toattain viable foodproduction
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vii. Support towardsNational Disaster foodsecurity recovery
viii. Support to livestockfarmers
[5.2.1.1 (l)]Small livestockIndustriesDevelopmentProgramme
i. Support selectedcommercial pig andpoultry farmers
ii. Other livestock farmersassisted with materials
iii. Develop Gozoruru SmallLivestock Component
iv. Initiate development ofthe small livestockcomponent at GozoruruAgriculture centre inIsabel.
v. Slaughter processingfacility development inGuadalcanal and Malaita
vi. Slaughter facilitiesinitiated for Guadalcanal(close to Honiara) andMalaita (close to Auki)
vii. Develop Auki LivestockOffice
High $4,000,000 Fiscal Budget Livelihoodsenhanced inrural areas.
More farmersparticipate.
5.2.1.2 TOURISM DEVELOPMENTPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
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TourismDevelopment
[5.2.1.2 (a)]Develop andintroduce aNational TourismLegislation
Tourism Division CapacityDevelopment Program
i. Provide Drafting Instructionsand working documents to theDrafting Team at the AGChambers
ii. Work with AG Chamber toengage a Drafter for the Billbased on the workingdocuments
iii. Conduct consultations on theDraft Bill
iv. Present to Cabinet and thenParliament
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
New revised andamended SIVBAct
A new NationalTourism Law
MamaraTasivarongoMavoDevelopment Act
Consistency intourismstandards andqualitymanagement
Increases visitorsatisfaction leveland improveindustrycompetitiveness
[5.2.1.2 (b)]Implementationof NationalTourism Policy
SI Tourism Development andInstitutional StrengtheningProgrami. Implementation of the SI
Tourism AccommodationClassifications and MinimumStandards based on ScheduleProgram for awareness andimplementation
ii. Support Tourism Investmentsthrough the TourismInvestment Incentives Package
High $2,000,000 FiscalBudget
Expecting visitorarrivals increased.
Improveddestinationappeal andcompetitivenessof SI
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iii. Support and explore the PublicPrivate Partnership options forTourism Investments
iv. Support the establishment of aTourism Loan Facility with aGuarantee Scheme supportedby key partners
v. Opening and equipping theSolomon Islands Japan TourismOffice – Feb / March 2018
[5.2.1.2 (c)]Build CruiseSupportInfrastructures attourism sites inthe country (i.e.toilets facilities)
Developing a Sustainable CruiseShipping and Yachting Sectori. Support the installation of
basic support infrastructuresat tourist sites for cruisepassengers in the country
ii. Gizo is ongoing. MarauSounds is targeted for 2018.Star Harbour is targeted for2018 and also Temotu OuterIslands
iii. Cruise Product Development inProvinces to support CaptainCook Cruises Inter-IslandItinerary in 2018
High $5,000,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.2 (d)]Craft MarketCentreConstruction
Culture Infrastructure Development– Kalsa Policyi. Craft Market Design funded by EIF
and supported by MCT andMFAET
ii. Design completed and RopikoEnterprises Ltd won the bid toconstruct the Craft Market Centre
High $8,000,000 FiscalBudget/Don
or
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iii. ROC-Taiwan is funding a quarterof the total construction budgetand SIG to fund the remainingthree quarters
iv. Construction is anticipated totake 6 months
v. The Craft Market should be readyby latest May / June 2018
[5.2.1.2 (e)]The Hosting ofthe 6th
Melanesian Arts& Culture Festival
The Culture Division WorkProgrami. Hosting of the 5 MSG Countries
and 3 invited countries inHoniara over two weeks forthe 6th MSG Arts & Culturefestival
ii. All countries confirmedparticipation. Expectednumber of people is around2000
iii. Main Festival Village will be atthe newly constructed CraftMarket Centre
iv. MACFNOC (NationalOrganizing Committee) isestablished and have 10 sub-committees
v. MSG Secretariat will providetechnical support.
vi. MSG Members will providesupport under the CulturalCooperation Agreement underMSG
vii. Dates – 1st to 14th July 2018
High $15,000,000 FiscalBudget/Don
or
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viii.Venue – Honiara and out-sketch satellite venues
ix. Preparations andimplementation of the 6th
MACFEST[5.2.1.2 (f)]Bloody RidgeNational Park andMaruyama Trail
i. AVI Volunteer to develop theBloody Ridge National ParkDevelopment Plan andConcept
ii. Installing Gates at the entranceof Bloody Ridge
iv. Demarcating the National ParkBoundary – Tree planning
v. Implement the 8th August ‘Peace, Friendship and Unity’Commemoration Ceremony atBloody Ridge
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget/Don
or
[5.2.1.2 (g)]DigitizationStudioImprovementand Use AndConcept Designfor the NewMuseumComplex
Reinvigorating the SolomonIslands National Museum andNational Archives of SIi. Work in improving the new
NASI Digitization Studioii. Implement 40th Independence
Anniversary Exhibition (NASIand Museum)
iii. Develop a concept plan for thenew National MuseumComplex
iv. Host the meetings of theNational Archives AdvisoryCommittee
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget/Don
or
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[5.2.1.2 (h)]SIVB Marketingand PromotionProgrammes andSubventionSupport
Marketing and Promotions of theSolomon Islands as new andexciting Tourist Destination
i. SIVB Marketing Campaigns incollaboration with SolomonAirlines and MCT
ii. SIVB Marketing Programs inTraditional Tourist markets(Australia, NZ. North America)
iii. SIVB Marketing Programs inEmerging Markets ( Asia,Japan, Taiwan, Europe, PNG)
iv. Focus on Cruise Ship sectordevelopment and marketing
v. Support the TourismInvestment and MarketingIncentives
High $5,000,000 FiscalBudget/Don
or
[5.2.1.2 (i)]ProvincialTourismDevelopmentSupportPrograms
Outcomes and Recommendationsof the Council of TourismMinisters’ Meeting 2017
i. Tourism Sites Profiling withProvincial Governments
ii. Development of PPP TourismInvestment Initiatives withProvincial Governments
iii. Tourism development Plansand Concepts for development
iv. Support ProvincialGovernments’ tourism HRMcapacity development
High $ - FiscalBudget
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[5.2.1.2 (j)]SIG-DP TourismWorking Group
SI National Tourism DevelopmentStrategy 2015-2019Implementation
i. Chair and direct thecoordination between SIG andDevelopment Partners in thetourism and related sectors
ii. Address key developmentareas within the SI Tourismdevelopment Strategy, whichis directly linked to the NDSObjective 5
iii. Assess and monitor thedevelopment partner fundedtourism programs as:
a. Gizo MarketRedevelopment
b. Strogim bisnis Program(Tourism sector)
c. IFC Tourism SupportProgram
d. MFAT Tourism Programe. WWF – CTI Nature
Based Tourismf. SSCW Museum
Concept and Designg. Others to be discussed
with ADB, EIF, andother DPs
High $ - FiscalBudget/Don
or
[5.2.1.2 (k)]Ongoing Work PlanImplementation
Overall Performance Managementof the Ministry of Culture andTourism
High $ - FiscalBudget
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and Managementof the MCT i. Monthly Divisional Meetings
ii. Monthly HOD Meetingsiii. MCT Budget Committee
Meetingsiv. MCT PRC Meeting – HR Issuesv. Ministerial Tender Board
Meetings
5.2.1.3 TRADE, COMMERCE, INDUSTRIES AND IMMIGRATIONPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget
2018FundingModality
Expected Outcome
Small andMediumEnterpriselegislation
[5.2.1.3 (a)]Implementationand Review ofimmigration Act
To produce 3640 additionalelectronic passports and BorderManagement System
High $5,000,000 Fiscal Budget Electronicpassports arereadily available
Advanceimmigrationprocessinginfrastructure toprovide propermanagement ofdata and provide anoptimum level ofBorderManagement.
Increased mobilityof skilled labour asa feature of the21st centuryeconomy servicedelivery.
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Increasedmovements ofinvestorsbusinesses, touristsentry anddeparture
Visa processingmore in line withInternational Bestpractice.
Improve andstrengthen tourismindustry in thecountry with asignificantcontribution to theeconomy of SI andhelps to createemploymentopportunities for SIcitizens.
Improvedprocessing of visasand residentspermits
Effectiveinvestigation andprosecution ofHumane Traffickersand to set free andrepatriate innocentVictims of HumaneTrafficking andPeople smuggling.
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[5.2.1.3 (b)]Introduce aNational WagePolicy
i. Review legal Minimum wagerate
ii. Formulation of NationalWages Policy.
iii. Establishment of LaborAdvisory Board completed
iv. Establishment of AdvisorySecretariat
High $800,000 Fiscal Budget A sound and fairwage settingmechanism isestablished
A fair minimumwage is set for thelow unskilledworkers
An effectivemechanism isestablished forthe setting ofminimum wages
Establishment ofa centralisedcoordinatingauthority.
Labour Mobility isregulated andeffectivelyprovided forunder legislation.
More reliable,effectiveapproachtowards themanagement ofsocial services bythe government.
[5.2.1.3 (c)]Develop Economicgrowth centres,
i. Suava EGC – Access Road andEGC site land Registrationand titles transferred to SIG
High $3,000,000 Fiscal Budget New industriesand local investoris promoted,
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industrial parks andrural growth centresin the countrythrough public andprivate partnershiparrangements
Construction of accessroad, EGC site clearance
Follow up on relatedissues on land hearingcases for the EGC
ii. Liwe industrial Park: Soil and Land use
technical Study involvingspecific technical studiescommercial crops forproduction
Land issues referred toMOLHS
iii. Waisis EGC: EGC concept design Concept mapping of EGC
& new land pockets forpalm oil
Access roadconstruction that ladesto new sites
Revisit industrial site-wharf and mill location
iv. Gojoruru Centre – Conceptplan & pre-feasibility study
v. Matangasi – Prefeasibilityand technical studies
creation ofemploymentopportunities forSolomonIslanders.
Suitable andviable industriesare identified andprioritised
More resourceowners ownventured intosmall andmediumindustries,increase ofannual incomes.Standard of livingimproves andpoverty ratesdecline.
Land acquisitioncompleted andindustrialinfrastructuredevelopmentwork begins,increaseindigenouspeopleparticipation in
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economicactivities.
Optimum uses ofnatural resources(value additionbenefits),increase in ruralproduction andincrease inemployment thusreducingunemploymentlevel.
Increaseindigenouspeopleparticipation ineconomicactivities.
Increaseindigenouspeopleparticipation ineconomicactivities.
[5.2.1.3 (d)]Expand the list ofreserved businessfor indigenousSolomon Islandersas per theinvestment Act
i. List of reserved businessareas
ii. Scheduled to present thedraft report of the reservedbusiness activities by end ofJune/July
High $300,000 Fiscal Budget List of BusinessesSolomonIslanders wantedto reservedidentified andexpand SolomonIslanders –
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iii. Mamara/Tasivarongo – Call7th Council Meeting onResolutions
iv. Special Economic Zone (SEZ)Bill – Hire of legaldraftsperson in placeappointed forcePMO/AG/otherstakeholders, involves PublicConsultations on the DraftSEZ Bill
businessmen,women and youthparticipate inbusinessesreserved forthem.
[5.2.1.3 (e)]Enact small andmedium enterpriselegislation to enableparticipation ofSolomon Islandersin domesticinvestment
i. Review of current CoopsSociety Act
ii. Enact the MSMEDevelopment Act
iii. SME Stakeholdersconsultation, scoping,Fiji/PNG. Preparation of TOR,Appointment of taskforce,and drafting Instructions.
High $500,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Available of wideand relevantdata/informationfor developmentof good SMELegislation
Provide betterknowledge andunderstandingson relevantlegislationsadministered byministries andauthorities onMSMEs
Enablingenvironment forMSMEs,promotion andgrowth inSolomon Islands
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especiallyindigenousparticipation
SolomonIslandersparticipate insmall incomegeneratingactivities
[5.2.1.3 (f)]Establish SMEsAdvisory andSupport center inthe IndustrialDevelopmentDivision.
i. Establishment of MSMEAdvisory Support Centre:Involves renovation,refurbishment of officespace,
ii. Engage TA to assist the MCILIto administer and managethe full establishment of theASC
iii. Establish the SMEMonitoring database centre
iv. Engage TA to develop thedatabase system
High $600,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
An avenue whereresearch, skilltransfer, on siteconsultation, andother SMEssupport andpromotionalprogrammes istailored towardsnew productdevelopment fordomesticconsumption andexport.
Facilitate andaccommodatedatabase centreto monitor smallSME’s in thecountry
[5.2.1.3 (g)]Adopt andImplement Micro,
i. Increase Capital Investmentat CBSI for the MSME
High $3,800,000 Fiscal Budget ImprovedBusinessenvironment for
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Small, and MediumEnterprises NationalPolicy to enhanceindigenous businessopportunities
Business Loan GuaranteeScheme,
ii. Monitor the newly createdCredit Guarantee Scheme forMicro, Small, Mediumbusiness particularly exportoriented enterprises and
iii. Support existing subventionclients for 2017 & assist atleast 30 infant businessesunder the subvention &grant 2018. This is strictly fordownstream processing inmanufacturing sector.
Micro, Small andMediumEnterprisesgrowth, creationof employment inurban rural areas
Increaseemploymentopportunities forSolomon Islands
A more efficientand skilledworkforce isenhanced inspecific tradeareas. Improveincrease ofproductivityhence improvepresent supply-side constraints
[5.2.1.3 (h)]Review otherrestrictivelegislations.
Review and StrengthenConsumer Protection,Weights and Measures, andPrice Control Acts.
Introduce a NationalCompetition Policy.- Draft competition
legislation andawareness programs
High $1,200,000 FiscalBudget/Donor
Introduction ofstrong ConsumerProtection.Measurementand weights andPrice Control Acts
New NationalCompetitionPolicy thatpromotes fairtrading from
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(Annual Petroleum Price Reviewand Annual LPG Price review)
monopolies andcurtailing
Control andmonitorpetroleum & LPGprice fordistributors
[5.2.1.3 (i)]Develop Industrial,and CommercialEstates
Project - Noro Industrial Estate:i. Detail survey includes
identification, marking,pegging of individual plots ofland within the project landsite- Estate detailedsubdivisions.
ii. Road works, involves,clearing, grubbing andstripping,
iii. Base & subbase coursepavement layers, for mainperimeter road andconnector roads,
iv. Tarsealing of the main roadfurnish works; Drainages,etc. and
v. Utilities Construction: Water,Electricity, Sewage systems,Solomon Telekom, involves,planning, inning, pipping,engineering works, andconstruction.
High $6,500,000 Fiscal Budget Stimulateincreasedinvestmentopportunities forWestern Province
Provision ofbetterinfrastructureand attractforeign investorsinto the country
Create jobsopportunities forSolomonIslandersespecially ruralpopulation ofWestern Province
Increase revenuesource for theGovernment andWestern provincethrough tax andlevies etc.
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vi. Facilitate consultations withWPG to establish the NoroIndustrial Estate Authority
vii. Engage short –term TA toassist and coordinate roadconstruction projectimplementation work andestablishment of the NoroIndustrial Estate Authority
DOWN STREAM PROCESSINGPROGRAMBINA BONALE PINEAPPLEFACTORYviii.Preparation of TOR, Contract
andix. Development of the key
technical studies: pre-feasibility & feasibilitystudies site geo technicalstudies, business modelling,energy, water, foodtechnology studies, etc.
KIRAKIRA COCOA FACTORYx. Seek request to CTB for the
clearance of payment toPinihimae and Associates forthe design, building of twofacilities
xi. Signing of MOU betweenMakira Ulawa Provincialgovernment, MAL, MCILI and
A modelindustrial estateproject that couldbe replicate inother provinces inthe country
Enhanceparticipation ofresource ownersin economicdevelopment
Promote importsubstitution forthe country
Promote localindustries in theprovinces and suburban areas
Createemploymentopportunities forrural SolomonIslanders
Foreign earningsfor the countrythroughincreased exports
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PIN Company on transferringof land for the building of thefactory and the actualtransfer of payments for thebuilding
xii. Actual design, Mobilizationand construction undertakenby the company
xiii. Conduct monitoring checkstogether with MAL andMDPAC on progress ofimplementation
COCONUT SECRETARIAT: Coconut Pressing – Malaita
and other provinces. Investoridentified
Support to CEMA
ASIA PAFIC COCONUTCOMMUNITY (APCC)Membership subscription andsupport to attend 48th APCCCOCOTECH Conference andExhibition on 20-24 August 2018in Thailand
Stimulateeconomic growthin the productivesector
[5.2.1.3 (j)]Encourageindigenousentrepreneurs toparticipate inincome generating
i. Conducting research intoMicro, Small, and mediumEnterprise (MSME) fundingarrangements to assistindigenous SolomonIslanders venture into
High $500,000 Fiscal Budget Enhanceparticipation ofSolomon islandsin smallmanufacturingand processing
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activities in urbanand rural areas
downstream processing ofprimary commoditiesincluding copra, cocoa,timber, fish filleting, rootcrops tropical fruit jams, fruitjuice
ii. Training and development,Business Developmentservices , Provideadministrative and financialsupport to MSMEFederations, Monitoring,
iii. Publications, Promotionsand Printing of SMEprograms pamphlets andbooklets
sector/ cottageand back yardindustries
Increase capacityof SMEs throughtechnical skilloriented trainingprograms
Promote businesssupport servicesprovision inurban and ruralareas
Provision ofbusiness skilltraining forexisting andbusiness start-upsto improvemanagerial skills
Support privatesector federationto improveservices providedand support torespectivemembers
[5.2.1.3 (k)]EncourageindigenousNationals tosustainable harvest
i. Conduct research toestablish existing potentialresources such landmobilization for commerce,agriculture, fisheries,
High $300,000 Fiscal Budget Encourageparticipationresource ownersthroughestablished
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and utilize naturalresources
minerals, infrastructure, andlinking to clusterdevelopment programs
ii. ongoing research programon Waisis Palm Oil Outgrowers program –Expansion of Palm Oil outgrowers to suitable landpockets in southern regionand Malaita Province
iii. Collaborate with MAL toobtain an RSPO Certificationfrom GPPOL for palm outgrower program expansionin the provinces
associations /cooperatives tomobilizecommercialventures in therural sector topromote exports
Create ruralemploymentsopportunities
Expand palm oilindustry toprovinces tobroaden theeconomic base ofSolomon Islands.
[5.2.1.3 (l)]Establish a unit trustfor Solomon Islands
i. Design, develop a andpresent a concept paper onthe establishment of unittrust of Solomon Islands
High $250,000 Fiscal Budget Solomon Islandsunit trust isestablished
SolomonIslanders enjoylow investmentrisk on theirinvestment
SolomonIslanders don’tneed huge sumsto invest in bigassets.
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5.2.1.4 CIVIL AVIATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
[5.2.1.4 (a)]Submarine Cable
Study Australian offer (Option 6-Sydney) and advice Cabinet onits merits and decide on thisoption 6 or (Option 5-Jayapurra)
High $200,000 FiscalBudget/Don
or
[5.2.1.4 (b)]SIACL – Privatizationof Airports to SOE
Preparatory Works & Launching High $10,000,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.4 (c)]Facilitate therehabilitation andDevelopment ofInternational andDomestic Airportsthroughout SolomonIslands
Project - Munda AirportDevelopment Phase II (NZ & SIGfunding).i. Complete Navigational Aidsii. Complete Lightingiii. Complete Fire Enginesiv. Procure Fire Engines
Project - Open closed airports &strengthen runway strips forDash 8 operationsv. Manaoba,vi. Gwaunaru,vii. Parasi,viii.Kirakira andix. Latax. Lomlomxi. Avuavu
High $5,000,000
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
FiscalBudget
To strengthenpavement andallow DASH8operations
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Honiara International –Apron &Taxiway upkeepContinued upkeep of pavementuntil JICA project starts
Project - Airports Rehabilitation(Tarsealing - Seghe, Suavanao,Taro, Lata and Tingoa)xii. Design & Procurementxiii. Construction Commences for
Seghe & Suavanao, Taro, lataand Tingoa.
Project - Honiara AirportUpgrade (JICA & SIG funding)i. Confirm designsii. Submit to Japan cabinetProcure and select Contractor
$6,000,000
$6,500,000
[5.2.1.4 (d)]National ICT Policy &NationalBroadcasting Policyimplementation &Legislation Reviewand drafting newlegislation
Master Plans andImplementation Frameworks rollout
High $4,000,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.4 (e)]CNS Project forstrategic airports
Audit failed project, feasibility &firm requirements and progressa new project
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.4 (f)] Prepare Instructions for AGChambers & Cabinet Paper
High $300,000 FiscalBudget
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Review of CivilAviation Act[5.2.1.4 (g)]Review ofTelecommunicationsAct
Prepare Instructions for AGChambers & Cabinet Paper
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.4 (h)]Review of SolomonIslands Postal Act
Prepare Instructions for AGChambers & Cabinet Paper
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.4 (i)]World Bank-Solomon IslandsRoads and AviationProject
i. Feasibility and designs for: Munda Terminal Munda Control
Tower Honiara 400m
Runwayextension
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
This is a new project
[5.2.1.4 (j)]Review the CurrentAir Space Policy andArrangement
Project - Air Space Policy &Agreement (SI/Australia)i. Assessment & Completion of
Air Traffic ManagementSystem
ii. Training to Commenceiii. Takeover from Air Services
Australia
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget
Air TrafficManagement (ATM).Preparations tomanage takeover ofFlight InformationRegion for SolomonIslands
5.2.1.5 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
RoadMaintenance
[5.2.1.5 (a) ]Implementation ofthe 5-year
i. Infrastructure ManagementBill passage in Parliament
High $420,050,000 FiscalBudget/NT
F/DITTO
New Legislationto repeal RoadAct and enforce
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and MarineInfrastructure
transport actionplan
ii. Set up a separate planningand monitoring & evaluationunit within the division.
iii. Rehabilitation of main roadson Malaita (North, East andSouth Roads), Guadalcanal(Mberande-Aola Road,Honiara main road) andMakira (West Makira Road)
iv. Rehabilitation of Honiarasecondary roads (feederroads)
v. Reinstatement of damagedbridges on Makira,Guadalcanal (TinahuluBridge) and Malaitafollowing recent flash-floods
vi. Rehabilitation andconstruction of selectedbridges across the country(Mbokimbo and MongaBridges on Guadalcanal &bridges on the East Road,Central Makira)
vii. Maintenance of wharves inthe provinces
viii.Construction of selected newwharves (at least 3)
ix. Recruitment of some keystaff
Training
National BuildingCode
[5.2.1.5 (b) ] i. Matangasi Wharf & PortDevelopment
High $25,000,000 FiscalBudget
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Implementation ofproject under theNational TransportFund
Field Survey completed bySeptember 2017;
Design & Feasibility Study tocomplete by February 2018;
Construction to startSeptember 2018
ii. Connecting Road betweenMatangasi & Afio DC
Field Survey to complete byMarch 2018;
Construction to complete bySeptember 2018
[5.2.1.5 (c) ]Establish the RoadTransport Board
i. Sanction a task force of allrelevant agencies tofacilitate the establishmentof the Road Transport Boardas provided for under theTraffic Amendment Act 2009
High $1,500,000 FiscalBudget
[5.2.1.5 (d)]Tarseal the Malaitamain roads
i. Tarseal up to 50 Kilometresof Malaita main roads
High $150,000,000 FiscalBudget/Do
nor
ShippingServices
[5.2.1.5 (e)]Put in placelegislation for theSolomon IslandsMaritime Authority(SIMA)
i. Develop and pass inparliament the SolomonIslands Maritime AuthorityBill in the next sitting ofparliament
ii. SIMSA has access to up toEuros 375,000 presented by
High $3,500,000 ExternalFunding
fromBelgian
Government through
the IMO
SIMA establishedby legislationand ShippingActsimplemented.
SIMA Staff fullytrained to carry
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the Government of Belgiumthrough IMO for training,training attachments andCapacity Building. Thetraining plan will beimplemented andcompleted by the end ofJune 2018.
iii. Recruitment of essentialstaff within the currentSIMSA Establishment,especially a Legal Officer.
iv. Conduct three Workshopsconcerning the SIMA Billl forthe maritime industry(funded by ADB)
v. Close connection with SPCand Maritime TechnologyCooperation Centre (MTCC)concerning Greenhouse GasEmissions (GHG). Workshopfor Solomon Islands ShippingIndustry (funded byIMO/SPC)
Compliance and Standardsvi. Concentrated Inspection
Campaign on Tug/BargeCombinations.
vii. Ship Inspectors greaterpresence at Ranadi.
viii.More Port State ControlInspections.
$100,000
$100,000
$500,000
ADB
IMO/SPC
FiscalBudget
out their roles asshipping industryRegulators
SIMA able toprosecuteoffences
IMO MemberStates requireobligation toConventions towhich SolomonIslands hasacceded
Compliance withthe Shipping Act1998 andRegulations
Compliance withthe UnitedNationsConvention onthe Law of theSea (UNCLOS)and the Safety ofLife at SeaConvention(SOLAS). Lessons
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ix. Application to become FullMembers of Tokyo-MoU.
x. Review of private sector ShipSurveyors.
Ship Accident Investigationsxi. Training in the IMO
“Standards andRecommended Practices fora Safety Investigation into aMarine Casualty or MarineIncident (CasualtyInvestigation Code)
xii. Develop KPI’s for maritimeaccidents.
xiii. Follow-up compulsoryreporting of accidents.
xiv. Lessons learned fromaccidents.
xv. Remedial actions
Operations and EnvironmentalProtectionxvi. Become a member of the
International MaritimeSatellite Organisation (IMSO)and follow-up procurementof Automatic IdentificationSystems (AIS) and LongRange Identification andTracking of ships (LRIT)
$100,000
$2,000,000
FiscalBudget
FiscalBudget
learned forindustry
Compliance withSOLAS
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xvii. Appoint WMU GraduateRachel Bare as ManagerEnvironmental Protection.
xviii. Broadcast the role andfunction of the MaritimeRescue Co-ordination Centre(MRCC)
xix. Broadcast the role andfunction of the HydrographicUnit.
xx. Maintain the standard ofAids to Navigation reliability
BuildingInfrastructure
[5.2.1.5 (f)]Providearchitectural andBuildingManagementServices
i. Review of the NationalBuilding Code (subject topassage of InfrastructureManagement Bill)
ii. Maintenance/refurbishmentof SIG buildings (residentialand non-residential)
iii. Implement post-disasterhousing program
iv. Rehabilitate mechanicaloffice in Kirakira, Auki andLata
v. Provide Training
High $32,200,000 FiscalBudget
Buildings meetsafetyrequirements
Basic shelterrestored
Improved vehicleinspections andrevenuecollection
Qualified &competent staff
Mechanical [5.2.1.5 (g)]Provide mechanicaland inspections onall vehicles
i. Procurement and installationof Vehicle inspections newramp
High $2.985,406 FiscalBudget
Because of theincreasing badhabits of driversthere has to bechanges made soas to addressed
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ii. Expand vehicle inspectionsto include vehicleinspections at logging camps
iii. Re-establish mechanicaloffice in Lata and post anofficer there
iv. Vehicle inspections
v. Maintain G-Vehicles
vi. Drivers licensing
vii. Staff Training
those bad drivinghabits.
To comply withTrafficRegulations, allmotor drivenautomobilesmust be roadworthy
MID presencehas been absentin Temotu for thelast 6 years.Vehicles areincreasing andSIG need tocollect revenue
All automobileschecked mustcomply withTrafficRegulation
All Gov’t vehiclescomply withTrafficRegulation
All drivers mustknow the basicrules of drivingand the trafficrules
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Advancedtrainingsrelevant for staffto aid them intheir job
5.2.1.6 AQUACULTURE, FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCESPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Fisheries Act [5.2.1.6 (a)]Review of thefisheries act
i. Finalize inshore fisheriesregulations
Internal and Externalconsultations andworkshops on draftregulations (both for thefirst set of regulationsand second set ofregulations) (Jan to Dec2018)
Meeting with AG’s draftteam and legalconsultant to finalizeregulations (Jan to Feb2018)
ii. Amend offshore fisheriesregulation
iii. Identify specific regulations tobe amended
iv. Develop a draft with supportfrom Legal Officer
High $100,000 FiscalBudget
FisheriesRegulationsgazette
More effectiveFisheriesregulations
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v. Draft regulation documentedFisheriesgovernance
[5.2.1.6 (b)]Strengthen andestablishnational andprovincialfisheriesgovernance andinstitutionalarrangements.
i. Demolish Auki Fisheries Officeand construct new officebuilding (first and secondstages) Demolish old Auki Office Complete design of building Building on tender/award of
contract Construction starts
ii. Develop MOU between SINUand MFMR to promote andcomplement synergy in termsof realizing national fisheriesdevelopment goals;
MFMR to meet withSINU on areas ofcollaboration
MFMR to draft MOU SINU’s input to MOU Signing of MOU
iii. Develop MOUs with allProvinces to implement CFCrelated Programs.
MFMR to draft a templateMOU
Meet and discuss draft withpolitical heads of Provinces
Provinces inputs and signing
High $6,250,000 FiscalBudget
Completion ofAuki Fisheriesoffice building
Effectivecollaboration andpartnership
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Small ScaleFisheries
[5.2.1.6 (c)]Improve andstrengthen thecontribution ofsmall-scalefisheries (topoverty)alleviation, foodand nutritionalsecurity andsocial-economicbenefits offishingcommunities.
i. Develop ownership andmanagement MOUs andhandover first 16 ConstituencyFisheries Centres to respectiveconstituencies; Constituency consultation
to determine operator Draft /sign MOU Official hand over
ii. Build 14 new CFCs in 14constituencies; Site selection and
community consultations Tender/construction
iii. Develop new Policy for seacucumber fisheriesmanagement and trade Internal consultation Draft Policy Public consultation Finalize Policy
iv. Secure sites for establishingnational fisheries hub; MFMR/PMO Internal
review of status of Tenaruland (for fish processingsite)
High $21,746,950 Fiscalbudget
Completion andhanding of CFCs
Policy paper onsea cucumber
Land for fisherieshub settled
More rural fishersdirect access to FAD
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Consult with G-Provinceand PMO to identify issues(if there are)
Fence area if no issues Liaise with AG Office to fast
track litigation to settleKukum fore-shore land(Parcel 191-038-0090) (forlanding site)
If unable to secure Tenaruland liaise with MHLS andPMO for due diligence topurchase private land inLungga-Tenaru area
v. Increased deployment andmonitoring of FADs in allProvinces; Receipt of imported FAD
materials Site selection/community
consultation/deploymentof FADs
Review and monitorexisting FADs/sites
Aquaculture [5.2.1.6 (d)]Establishmarket-ledsustainableaquaculturedevelopment
i. Continue/Finalise biosecurityprotocol for importation of GIFTtilapia.
Liaise with SPC specialistfor final documentation
High $721,000 Fiscalbudget
Biosecurityrisk reduced
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throughout thecountry.
of protocol beforeactual importation
ii. Operationalise MFMR-SINUMOU on tilapia aquaculture; Draft and sign MOU
iii. Scoping work on feed mill fortilapia Facilitate visit of Hawaii
Oceanic Institute experts Planning of expert itinerary
to Noro and otheragriculture sectorstakeholders
Consider MOU
iv. Create or Review legislation onallocation of aquaculture licensing Internal consultation on
aquaculture licensing processto identify gaps
Private/public stakeholderconsultation
Drafting of legislation ifrecommended byconsultations
Formalizecooperationbetween SINUand MFMR
Viable optionsfor locallyproducedaquaculturefeed
*Revise thelegislation
Capacitybuilding
[5.2.1.6 (e)]Distribute thebenefits ofSolomon Islandsfisheries and
i. Increase production of seaweedby 20%;
Establish total seaweedproduction for 2017
High $500,000 Fiscalbudget
More ruralfarmersengage/benefit
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aquacultureendowmentsthroughinnovation andtechnology,acceleratedtrade andmarketing.
Calculate 20% of 2017production
Establish new farm sitesand increase productionin existing sites to allowfor an increase of morethan 20%
ii. Secure site for a nationalfreshwater hatchery. Consultation with Ministry
of Agriculture/GP/PMO tomap a strategy to re-engageDodo Creek land
Continue to engage withMinistry of Agriculture andAG office to implement andaction strategy to re-engage/fence Dodo Creekland
Dodo creek landsettled
[5.2.1.6 (f)]Strengthen anddevelopcoordinatedmechanismsamong regionaleconomicorganizationsand regionalfisheries bodiesto ensurecoherence of
i. Together with PNA countries,secure the purchase andtransfer of Assets of IntegratedFisheries Information Systemfrom Quick Access Company,Australia.
Internal consultation toconfirm Solomon Is 15%share on IFIMS
High $5,250,000 FiscalBudget
Payment ofshares for IFIMS
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fisheries policiesand aquaculturedevelopment.
Consultation with PNAto determine total costof 15% share
Partial down payment ofshare
ii. Complete national surveillancestrategy (Blue boatstrategy/settlement of the blueboat case);
Finalize the national draftstrategy
Print copies Remunerate blue boat
securities (Point Cruz) Remunerate Gela LO for
burning two vessels on theirbeachfront
iii. Ratify Niue Treaty;
Liaise with MFAET to submitto cabinet the jointsubmission to ratify NTSA.
Sign off/formal ratificationduring FFA Ministerialmeeting in August
iv. Liaise with MSG countries tocreate a sub-regionalarrangement for improved
Surveillance strategyfinalized Blue boat case
settled
Niue treaty Ratified
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management of southernalbacore and other long-linefisheries;
Seek advice from PNA andindependent consultant onwidely acceptable alternativesystem to replace Tokelauarrangement
Lobby support fromMSG/PNA/and other friendlyFFA member
v. Development offshore Fisheriesdevelopment Plan;
Liaise with FFA to develop TORto review currentdevelopment plan
Use TOR to advertise forconsultant/team of consultant
Guide consultants to developthe plan
formalisation andimplementation of the plan
vi. Progress development of Oceangovernance Policy;
Arrangement inplace to progresssouthernalbacore andLong LineFisheries
Completeoffshore fisheriesplan
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Consultation withgovernmentstakeholders
Consultation with non-governmentstakeholders
Drafting of the policy
vii. Review National TunaManagement Plan;
Liaise with FFA todevelop TOR to reviewcurrent tunamanagement plan
Use TOR to advertise forconsultant/team ofconsultant
Guide consultants todevelop the plan
Formalize andimplement plan
viii.E-monitoring/E-reporting;
Liaise with World Bank to fasttrack procurement of additionalEM equipment
Install equipment on targetedLL vessels
Complete setting up ofmonitoring control centre
Oceangovernancepolicy in place
National TunaManagementPlan in place
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Link monitoring to IFIMS Finalize supporting legislation Support for EM/ER coordinator
ix. Pre-Fishing inspection
Review informationrequired
Review implementationprocedure
Training workshop for theindustry
Effectivecompliance andreduce IUUfishing
CommercialFisheries
[5.2.1.6 (g)]Promote andenhance thecapacity ofpeople andinstitutions inthe SolomonIslands fisherysector
i. Implement MFMR RestructureProgramme.
Advertise and hirepositions in-line withthe organizationalstructure
ii. Build MFMR staff capacitydevelopment Programme; Develop & implement
human resources trainingprogram
iii. Complete MFMR Policy map. Finalize policy map draft
document Print copies
iv. Implement MFMRcommunication strategy;
High $4,572,162 FiscalBudget
MFMR structurefit for purpose
Coherency andbetterunderstanding ofMFMR policyframework
Reduction of IUUrisks
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Complete strategydocument
Internal workshop
v. Review NPOA-IUU document;
Internal review and updateof current version
vi. Review national InspectionPlan;
Review and update ofinspection plan
vii. Develop CIS Capacity within theMFMR;
Develop TOR for aconsultancy
Hire consultant Guide consultant in
development of thestrategy
Implement strategy
viii. Strengthen the strong EUcompliant Catch CertificationSystem. Implement NPOA-IUU
Communicationsystem in placeto maintaintransparency &good governance
EU market accesssecured
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Assess NPOA-IUUimplementation throughinspection plan
Develop and submitproposal to automate Noroport
[5.2.1.6 (h)]Improve andincrease thecontribution ofcommercial andlarge scale tunafisheries tonational revenuegeneration, foodand nutritionsecurity andsocio-economicbenefits ofSolomon Islandscitizens
i. Fast track land settlement inBina and thereafter put in placea functional project office inAuki;
Meeting withKwaleunnga tribe
Sub-committee tointernally review andrecap of activities in2017 to strategize wayforward for 2018
Plan first combined LOmeeting for 2018
Appointment of LOtrustees
Trustees transfer landtitle to COL
Ground breaking
ii. Liaise with partnerorganizations to initiatelocalization of local long-linefishery
Consultative meetingwith Conservation
High $10,582,600 FiscalBudget/Don
or
Office establishedin Auki
Land trusteestransfer land titleto Commissionerof Lands (COL)
Cluster groupestablished
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International (CI) &Emerson Collective
Establish formal MOU withCI and Emerson Collective
Establish MOU with Icelandfor marketing strategy
Develop concept paper andlocalization plan
Implement plan
iii. Complete feasibility studies ofcannery sites
Complete feasibility studiesat Tulagi and Tatamba Viable cannery
sites secured
5.2.1.7 LAND, HOUSING AND SURVEYPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
NationalUrbanizationPolicy
[5.2.1.7 (a)]Develop aNationalUrbanizationPolicy (NUP)
i. Finalize the Nationalurbanization policy. Aworkshop/summit shall beconducted in July and thenfinalize the NUP by September2018.
High $150,000 FiscalBudget
NationalUrbanizationPolicy approvedby Cabinet
[5.2.1.7 (b)]Secure Fix TermLease fromoriginalcustomary
i. A report on Honiara has beencompiled
ii. Conduct similar inspections forAuki and Gizo
High $450,000 FiscalBudget
Honiara City, Aukiand Gizo TownBoundaryExpanded withportions of Land
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landowners withthe intention toexpand HoniaraCity. (TOLUpdatingproject)
on Lease basis aspilot.
[5.2.1.7 (c)]Return unusedalienated land tooriginallandowners
i. Finalize the draft policy afterconsultation with Provincialassemblies; refocusing on thepolicy to partnership withoriginal landowners indeveloping relevant projectsfunded by the government forexample crop farming.
High $ - FiscalBudget
Unused(undeveloped)alienated landproperly audited.
Return ofalienated landprocess andproceduresformulated andapproved byCabinet.
[5.2.1.7 (d)]Encouragelandowners andresourcesowners toparticipate ineconomicdevelopmentactivities and tobecomepartners indevelopmentopportunities –(EconomicGrowth Centre
i. Continue with West Area Areand East Are Are landownersand Resource Owners/landowners partnership pilotprojects
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget
Land madeavailable andaccessiblethrough landacquisition andregistration.
Legal frameworkon partnershipdevelopment isformulated
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LandPreparationproject)[5.2.1.7 (e)]Support urbanand ruraldwellers to buildor buyappropriate andaffordablehousing to meetindividual andfamily needs
i. Implementation of the HousingPolicy
High $250,000 FiscalBudget
National HousingPolicy isdeveloped andapproved byCabinet.
[5.2.1.7 (f)]Implementclimate changerelocation/resettlementprogram.(NationalResettlementandDevelopment)
i. Government in partnership withSPC will provide leadership andcoordinate this policyformulation.
High $150,000 FiscalBudget
Relocation/Resettlement Planapproved byCabinet andimplemented
[5.2.1.7 (g)] LandDevelopmentandconstructionprogram (LDCP)
i. Construction of land office Auki
ii. Site Development Fund
iii. Land Owners Partnership anddevelopment
High $29,000,000 FiscalBudget
New township oreconomic growthcentres plannedand developed.
Budgetaryallocationapproved
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iv. Hospital Relocation land/site
v. Waisisi Senior NationalSecondary school Centre andAHC
vi. Tina Hydro Land Access
vii. Masupa Land (Fisheries centre,CDC)
viii.Auki Foreshore
ix. Kogullai Water Settlement
x. Bina Harbour Tuna Processingproject
xi. Afio and Maka local planningscheme
xii. Hatanga land settlement
New siteidentified andacquired
Secondary schoolbuild andcompleted
Fisheries centrecompleted
Land settled atAuki and Kogullai
Local planningschemecompleted
Land acquire andpayment done
[5.2.1.7 (h)]Re‐establishment ofcustomary landrecording andregistrationprocess.
i. Engage TAii. Prepare white paper on policy
directioniii. Produce cabinet paper for
approvaliv. Amend relevant sections of the
current actv. Establishment of a national land
recording body
High $300,000 FiscalBudget
Establishment ofthe national landrecording body
Pilot projects areconducted asforerunner towiderimplementationof the newrecording scheme
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[5.2.1.7 (i)]Re-strengthenand supportland reformprograms toencourageeconomicdevelopment incustomary landsthroughoutSolomonIslands.
High $200,000 FiscalBudget
More economicdevelopmenttaking place oncustomary land
Solomonislandersbenefited fromutilising theirresources
Reducedependency onGovernment forall services
5.2.2 RESOURCE SECTOR5.2.2.1 MINES AND ENERGYPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Energy SectorService deliveryandmanagement
[5.2.2.1 (a)]StrengthenEnergy SectorManagementand effectiveService delivery.
i. Completed review andenhancement of the draftnational energy policy, includingthe proposed policies onrenewable energy (RE Policy),energy efficiency (EE Policy) andrural electrification, associatedinvestment plans, and the ruralelectrification program
ii. Formulated, approved andenforce policies, implementing
High $100,000 FiscalBudget
National EnergyPolicy
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rules and regulations (IRRs) onRE and EE technologyapplications for ruralelectrification.
iii. Recommended, approved andenforce rural electricityregulatory framework.
iv. Formal rural electrificationplans at the national and locallevels
v. Formulated and recommendedinstitutional and financingmechanisms that support theenhanced implementation ofthe rural electrification program
vi. Approved design, engineering,financial and implementationplans for the replication and/orscale up of demonstrated RE-based electricity generation andEE technology applications inother off-grid areas.
vii. Designed, implemented andoperational national supply andconsumption monitoring,reporting and database system.
High US$125,000Global
Environment Fund
Renewable EnergyPolicy & InvestmentPlan
Energy EfficiencyPolicy andInvestment Plan
Petroleum &Alternative LiquidFuel Policy andInvestment Plan
Rural ElectrificationPolicy & InvestmentPlan
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viii.Established local serviceprovision industry that supportsthe rural electrification programand the rural electricity sector.
ix. Operational informationexchange system for thepromotion and dissemination ofknowledge on sustainableenergy technology applicationsin support of ruralelectrification and low carbondevelopment.
x. Review and amend ElectricityAct
xi. Review and approve AmendedPetroleum Storage & HandlingAct [Cap.81] and Regulations.
$400,000SolomonPower
Sustainable RuralElectrificationProgram
Updated ElectricityAct & Regulationsto effectivelylegislate electricityindustry.
Updated PetroleumStorage & HandlingAct & Regulations toeffectively legislatethe sector
Development ofa new Mines &MineralLegislation.
[5.2.2.1 (b)]StrengthenMinesInstitutions
i. Formation of Inter-MinistryTask Force,
ii. Finalization of a discussionpaper,
iii. Commencement of Nationalconsultations,
iv. Finalise drafting instructionsto Attorney GeneralsChambers,
High $2,800,000 FiscalBudget &
DonorBudget
Provide anoverarchingRegulatoryframework forMineraldevelopment in SI,
Strengthening theInstitutionalFramework of the
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v. Transmission of new Mines& Mineral Legislationthrough Cabinet,
vi. Transmission of new Minesand Minerals Legislationthrough Parliament.
ExtractiveIndustries,
Create a localMining Sector toattract goodinvestors,
Mining industry isvery capitalintensive and bringsin a lot of foreigncurrency into thecountry.
Contributeimmensely to theMedium TermStrategy one onreinvigorate andincrease rate ofinclusive economicgrowth.
Mineralexplorations andmining in thecountry
[5.2.2.1 (c)]Review mineralexploration andmining in thecountry
i. Re-opening of Gold Ridge Mine,ii. West Rennell Mining
Monitoring and inspectioniii. Advancement of Nickel Mining
in Isabel and Choiseulprovinces.
iv. Supporting the Gold ridge MineTailing Facility
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
Goldridgeprogressing
Mining Operationsterms andconditions are fullycomplied with
Downstreamcommunities aresafe from anypossible disaster.
The freshwaterecosystem and
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terrestrialecosystem areprotected.
Dam wall and otherstructures of thedam is safe andready to cater forfurther processedwastes from futuremining operation inGold
Alternativerenewableenergy sources
[5.2.2.1(d)]Developalternativerenewableenergy sourcesin the country
i. Development of Tina RiverHydro-Power Scheme(TRHPS
ii. Rural Micro-Hydro Projects
High 1. SIG –SB$2.3Million foroperationalcosts ofProject Officeand requiredpreparationwork
2. DeveloperthroughPublic PrivatePartnership –SB$1797.2Million.6.4 Million7.025 Million
ExternalFunding from
FiscalBudget
FiscalBudget
20MW TINA RIVERHYDRO-POWERSCHEMEcommissioned in2022 to supplypower to Honiaragrid.
Cheap electricityafter commissioningof hydro power in2022. $3.00 perkWh from current$6,40 per kWh
More than 100 ruralhouseholds in therural will receiveelectricity fromhydro-grid after
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iii. Selwyn 100kW Solar DieselHybrid System
iv. ADB Solomon Power SolarPower DevelopmentProject
Solar Electrification of 5Rural based schools
EU andimplementedby EU-GIZ inpartnershipwith MMEREandMECDM.SBD$7.025Million
118.7 MillionExternalFunding fromADB,StrategicClimateFund,Solpower/SIG–SBD$118.7M
1.6 MillionExternalFunding fromGovt of Italyandimplementedby MMERE.SBD$1.6Million
DonorBudget
DonorBudget
commissioning in2018
Development ofSolar-diesel hybridand battery storagesystems
4. 70% reduction inSchool’s annualbudget on fuel 24Hours electricitysupply
Constant watersupply to schooland staff houses asadequate electricitysupply is availablefor water pumping.
Total of 2MW solarcapacity in the 5stations by 2019compared to nil
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solar generationcapacity in 2016.
78% of powergenerated at the 5stations will comefrom solarcompared to thepresent 100% dieselbased energy.
20% reduction infuel consumptionfor Su’u NSS andGoldie College.
Solar Electrificationof Su’u NationalSecondary School,Goldie College, St.Patterson HighSchool (Temotuprovince),LuesalembaSecondary school &Moli CommunityHigh School
Observe andsubscribe toInternationalSea beddemarcation
[5.2.2.1 (e)]Concludecontinental self-demarcation
i. Finalizing and concludingthe negotiations on the SI'sContinental Shelf andMaritime Boundaries withneighboring countries
High $181,598.00 FiscalBudget
ExtendedContinental Shelf inthe OJP Regionawarded to FSM,
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ii. Redraft petroleumExploration & DevelopmentRegulation
PNG and SolomonIslands.
Solomon Islands &Fiji MaritimeBoundarySettlement andTreaty
Solomon IslandsMaritime ZonesGazette & depositedwith the SecretaryGeneral of theUnited Nation
Draft re-draftPetroleumExplorationregulation availablefor review
Deep SeaMineral Policy
[5.2.2.1 (f)]Review andDevelop anational DeepSea MineralPolicy
i. Engage consultant tospearhead the review ofDeep sea Mineral extractionPolicy
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
Review andfinalization of theDeep Sea MineralPolicy
WaterResources andSanitationSector
[5.2.2.1. (g)]Development ofWaterResourcesAct/Legislationand
i. Formulate Inter - MinistryTask Force or Committee tofacilitate NationalConsultations to produce aworking paper/document to
High $100,000 FiscalBudget
National Inter-Sectoral WaterCoordinatingCommitteeestablished
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implementationofWATSAN Policyfor sustainableand appropriatewater supplyand sanitation inthe urban andrural areas
support drafting of waterresources legislation
ii. Develop and implementNational Drilling ServicesProgram for the country
iii. Launching and awarenessfor WATSAN Policyimplementation
$500,000
$100,000
Produce WorkingPaper or document
Drafting Legislationproduced
5-Years DrillingServices Programformulated andImplementationcommenced
Launching andawareness on theWATSAN Policy
StrengtheningGeologicalSurvey forResourceDevelopment &Geo-hazard
[5.2.2.1. (h)]UpgradeGeochemicalLaboratory
i. Procurement of Analyticalequipment for theGeochemical Laboratory
High $2,000,000 FiscalBudget
Department’slaboratory is fullydeveloped tointernationalstandards.
Improvement to theGeological Survey’sgeochemicallaboratory’scapability in orderto provide capacityto:
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*to carryoutgeochemical analyticalwork for explorationentities and the public
*support preliminarygeochemical baselinestudies for prospectivemining sites[ Bugotunickel miningcatchments, Kele , Maseetc.
5.2.2.2 FORESTRY AND RESEARCHPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Forestry Act [5.2.2.2 (a)]Forestry ActReview (ForestResources andTimberUtilization Act)
i. Review the FRTUAii. Consultations remaining
iii. Engagement of Consultantiv. Printing
High $500,000 FiscalBudget
A vibrant andupdated ForestryAct that can be usedto manage, utilize,replenish andprotect the islandforest resources forthe current andfuture generations’benefits under thethree pillars ofdevelopment;economical,environmental andsocial aspects to thecommunities,
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country and theenvironment.
Downstreamprocessing
[5.2.2.2 (b)]Promotedownstreamprocessing offorestry andtimber industryin the country
i. Timber Yard Developmentii. Forest Stewardship Council
iii. Increased Capacity of RuralTraining centers andUtilization Officers
iv. Freight Subsidyv. Marketing
High $5,000,000 FiscalBudget
Established timberyard for sawntimber preparationsand drying forexport to nichemarkets thatprovides higherprices for theSolomon wood
Produce FSCcertified sawntimber in countrythat meets overseaspreferences andmarkets.
Develop legalityassurances,necessaryrequirement forsawn timber tradingin the World timbermarket.
When theypurchase Solomontimber, they knowvery well that thetimber comes fromlegal source and
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they are notsupporting illegaltrading of sawntimber out fromSolomon.
Rural trainingcenters students aretrained ondownstreamprocessing for highvalue products.Improving localskills on value addedproducts that meetoffshore timberproductspreferences.
Access nichemarkets and makeor develop newentries to newmarkets off shore
Reforestationand Plantation
[5.2.2.2 (c)]Encouragereforestationand plantationschemes in thecountry
i. Reforestation programmeincluding replanting,advocacy and training, smallinfrastructure supportfacilities
ii. Promotion of Reforestationprogram Nationwide
High $2,682,000 SIG Farmers across thecountry well trainedwith tree farmingskills
Woodlots areestablished, ahectare of teak perfamily
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iii. Assist 20 farmers’association group by end of2018
iv. Improved Farmers capacityon Forest Plantationestablishment &Management
v. Established 205 hectares ofForest plantation by end of2018.
vi. Purchase & Distribution ofboats & OBM to provincialstations
Associations worktogether in treefarming, fosteringcommunalownership orcommunityownership ofwoodlots
Wood supply intothe future isensured
Support treeplanting monitoringand reporting
Database forreportingdeveloped
Forestryplantations in-partnershipswith resourceowner
[5.2.2.2 (d)]Encouragesmall, mediumand largeforestryplantations in-partnershipswith resourceowner andlandholders in‘out-growers’schemes
i. Assist KolombangaraDevelopment AdvisoryCommittee (KDAC) todevelop and harmonizeworking relationshipbetween KLTF (landowner)and KFPL (Investor), thelargest plantation forestry inthe country
High $3,000,000 FiscalBudget
KFPL continue tooperate peacefullyand generaterevenue for thecountry
Employment ofSolomon Islandersguaranteed.
Downstreamprocessing andfurtherinvestment byKFPL issafeguarded
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Local employmentguaranteed
NationalHerbarium andBotanicalGarden
[5.2.2.2 (e)]Completion ofNationalHerbarium andBotanicalGarden fencing
i. Fencing around theBotanical garden
ii. Landscapingiii. Access Road and treks
Improvementiv. Establishment of Terrestrial
Parks in Provinces
High $3,564,000 SIG Fenced nationalherbarium andBotanical garden
Safe and cleanpatch of forest inthe city thatprovides restingand relievingenvironment forHoniara citydwellers
Tourist attractionsin the city
NationalHerbariumlaboratory
[5.2.2.2 (f)]NationalHerbariumlaboratoryproject
i. Quality Plant researchServices with increasedownership of local data
ii. Laboratory complexcompleted by 4th quarter2017
High $2,000,000 SIG OperationalNationalHerbarium andlaboratory forresearch activitiesof the Ministry
Retrieval of the30,000 plantspecimens fromSouth Pacificherbarium inSuva, Fiji
ForestryInformationSystem
[5.2.2.2 (g)]Develop properdatabase for theforestry sector
i. Quality Log Export, SawnTimber, Licensing andMapping Data Storage andManagement
Medium $300,000 SIG Database forForestryestablished
Used by Ministryand interested
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ii. Quality Data & TimelyReport generating uponrequest by resourcesowners, students,researchers etc.
Ministries andstakeholders
REDD+ Model [5.2.2.2 (h)]Become part ofglobal society invaluing carbonstorage servicesof the world’sremainingtropical forests
i. Community participatoryplanning
ii. REDD+ Strategy producediii. Activities implementediv. Positive incentives /
equitable benefit sharingv. Monitoring/ evaluation/
Reporting
High $571,400 FiscalBudget
Implementation ofthe REDD+Roadmapactivities
Communitiesknow their forestresource andcarbon stock oremissions
Developed Benefitsharing model forresource ownersand thegovernment
Implement of theMVRrequirementswhich ensureinformationsharing
5.2.2.3 ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, DISASTER AND METEOROLOGYPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget
2018FundingModality
Expected Outcome
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Environment Act [5.2.2.3 (a)]:Review theEnvironment Act
i. Review the EnvironmentAct and bring toParliament
ii. Oversee, Control andManage PrescribedDevelopments
High $663,200 FiscalBudget
Improvedsafeguarding andrestoration of theenvironment
The negative impactsof prescribeddevelopments areminimized oreliminated
NationalMeteorologicalServicesstrengthening
[5.2.2.3 (b)]:Strengthen andsupport thenationalmeteorologicalservices
i. Expand and sustainadequate observations siteswith the required quantityand quality for allmeteorological services(including climate) includingautomatic weather stations.
ii. Establish a multi-hazardearly warning system that isworkable for all hazards.
iii. Upgrade all communicationinfrastructures
High $1,100,000 FiscalBudget
Physical installations(infrastructure andequipment) formeteorologicalservices are improved
Weather observationnetwork expandedand improved
Improvedemail/internetconnectivity atprovincial weatherstations
WasteManagement
[5.2.2.3 (c)]:Improve wastemanagement anddisposal in theSolomon Islands
i. Effectively ManageWaste and ControlPollution
High $663,200 FiscalBudget
Provincial levelresearch on integratedwaste managementand pollution controlsystems commencedfor 2 targetedprovinces
Action Plansdeveloped for thetargeted provinces
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and technical reportson studies produced
Preparatory workinitiated for feasibilitystudies on sustainablefinancing mechanismsfor wastemanagement andpollution control
Pilot projects on wasteminimization,established
BiologicalDiversityProtection
[5.2.2.3 (d)]:Protect andpromote thebiologicaldiversity in thecountry
i. Protected Areas & ImprovedBiodiversity Conservation &Protection measures andefforts
ii. Community-Based ResourceManagement (CBRM)National Work Programcoordinated andimplemented
iii. Strengthening WildlifeProtection and ThreatenedSpecies Conservation andManagement
High $882,400 SIG About 20% of SIcommunities thatrequested support fornatural resourcemanagement andcommunity basedresource managementare supported throughoutreach, training andtechnical support
One ecologicallysignificant site isrehabilitated
Species Non-Detrimental Findings(NDF) established for:skink, clam, butterflyand corals
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Facilitated programcomprising Rangerstraining and ProtectedAreas awareness
Climate ChangeAdaptation andMitigation
[5.2.2.3 (e)]:Develop andintroduce theClimate ChangeMitigation andAdaptation Bill toparliament soonnext year
i. Climate Change Actdeveloped and enacted
ii. Fuel and land transportsurvey
iii. Biogas programme/projectestablished
iv. Review of the NationalClimate Change Policy 2012-2017
v. Province wide Vulnerabilityand Adaptation (V&A)assessment
High $3,980,000 FiscalBudget
Climate change billready for secondsitting of parliament in2018
Greenhouse Gas(GHG) emissions fromtransport sector (landand sea) is completedand national GHGinventory updated
Biogas pilot isimplemented
National DeterminedContribution (NDC)ImplementationRoadmap is developedand funds secured
Climate changevulnerability andadaptationassessmentcompleted for Malaitaand Central Province
The NationalAdaptation Planprocess initiated, bycompletion ofElements A and B
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National ClimateChange Policy 2012-2017 is reviewed
National DisasterManagementOfficestrengthening
[5.2.2.3 (f)]:Strengthen andsupport theNational DisasterManagementOffice (NDMO)
i. National EmergencyOperations Centre (NEOC)and the National JointWarning Centre (NJWC)constructed in Honiara
ii. Provincial EmergencyOperation Centre in MalaitaProvince upgraded to cateras alternate NEOC.
iii. Provincial NDMO Staffhouses renovated
High $1,000,000
$2,700,000
FiscalBudget
ACPEU/SPC
On-going monitoringof NEOC/NJWCconstruction project
Malaita ProvincialEmergency OperationCentre upgraded asstand-by NEOC
Staff house in Aukirefurbished
National DisasterLegislation
[5.2.2.3 (g)]:Review theNational DisasterAct
i. Review of the NationalDisaster Council (NDC) Act
Medium $100,000 FiscalBudget
Amended bill is readyfor parliament in 2019
World HeritageSites Promotionand Protection
[5.2.2.3 (h)]:Promote andProtect WorldHeritage Sites inthe country
i. Managed World HeritageSite, Protected Areas &Improved BiodiversityConservation & Protectionmeasures and efforts
ii. Community-Based ResourceManagement (CBRM)National Work Programcoordinated andimplemented
iii. Strengthening WildlifeProtection and ThreatenedSpecies Conservation and
High $1,700,000 FiscalBudget
WHS East RennellManagement Planfinalized and adopted
East Rennellcommunity-projects(2) supported
Desired State ofConservation report –measuresimplemented in linewith 2017 worldheritage Stakeholdersmeeting
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Management Wildlife Speciesdatabaseoperationalized
Wildlife Protection andManagementregulations developed
MECDM HQBuilding
[5.2.2.3 (i)]:Construction of anew EnvironmentBuilding
i. Construction of the newEnvironment Building
High $1,600,000 FiscalBudget
An office complex forMECDM started
Savings of office rentof about $1.6 millionper annum
Consolidation of theministry under oneroof which willimprove workefficiency and reduceutility costs5.2.2.4 RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Policy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget2018
FundingModality
Expected Outcome
Enhance supportto ConstituencyDevelopment
[5.2.3.4. (a)]Enhance thesupport todevelopment ofconstituencies
i. Small business establishedii. Local economies developediii. Employment creatediv. Infrastructures constructed
High $ ROC&
FiscalBudget
Resolve job securityin theconstituencies
Broadenconstituencyeconomic base
CDF Act andRegulation
[5.2.3.4 (b)]Finalize CDFRegulation
i. Review of CDF Act & DraftRegulation
High $ FiscalBudget
Would enableproper regulation ofCDF Act. Finalizationof the regulation
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andimplementation ofthe bylaw willenhance properdelivery of servicesto our people
ConstituencyDevelopmentCenters
[5.2.3.4 (c )]EstablishconstituencyDevelopmentCenters (CDC)
First Component(On-going)i. Development sites identified
and surveyedii. Land Paymentiii. Infrastructure constructed.
Second Componenti. Emerging 7 Centers –
Infrastructures constructedEconomic associationsestablished
High $250,000,000
FiscalBudget
Provision of acentral ‘stop andshop’ for neededinformation aboutthe constituency bythe people in ourconstituencies.
5.2.3 SOCIAL SECTOR5.2.3.1 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICESPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcome
Health &MedicalServices
[5.2.3.1(a)]Review the‘Medical andDental Act’ withan intention tostrengthen the
i. Review & and finalize theMedical & Dental BoardPolicy Paper
ii. Submit draftinginstructions on theMedical & Dental BoardRegulation
High $100,000 FiscalBudget
Health Policy and Acts reviewedand creation of Data Base.
Medical & Dental Board Actreviewed and updated to includeRegulations.
Doctors & Dentist will have betterprofessional code of practice.
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Dental andMedical Board.
iii. Recruit STC to review theAct if the policyobjectives requiresamendment(s) of theMedical & DentalPractitioners Act
iv. Recruit STC to assist withthe developmentprofessional code ofconduct & practice forMedical & DentalPractitioners
Better health outcomes.
[5.2.3.1(b)]Strengthen andsupport theCompetentAuthority (CA) atthe EnvironmentHealth Division(EHD)
i. Collaborate with Ministryof Fisheries to reviewstructure andgovernance of CA
ii. Review FFA audit toimprove managementand Governance of theCA
iii. Recruit STC to supportthe review of CAstructure andgovernance
iv. Provide adequate fund toenable CA to effectivelyimplement its program.
High $100,000 FiscalBudget
Remove yellow rating. CA to maintain its status in order
to continue Tuna expert to EU Improve all internal control for
better management andaccountability.
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[5.2.3.1(c)]Review the‘Pharmaceuticaland Poisons Act’.
i. Hiring of STC to reviewthe Act and formulatenew policy for regulatingdrugs and otherindustrial chemicals
ii. Collaborate with Justice&Police to amend thePharmacy and PoisonsAct.
High $100,000 FiscalBudget
Pharmaceutical and Poisons Actreviewed, gaps identified anddrugs imported in the country areregulated
[5.2.3.1(d)]Review theDoctors Schemeof Service with anintention toprevent andreduce braindrain in thecountry.
i. Collaborate with MPS toreview SoS for doctors
ii. Review all Healthprofessionals SoS toalign remunerations toscope work, level ofdecision making,qualification andMarketability.
High Complete FiscalBudget
Robust and fair remunerationsfor all Health professional.
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InfrastructureDevelopment
[5.2.3.1(e)]: Build,upgrade,rehabilitate,renovate, reopenand relocatehospitals, minihospitals, healthclinics and otherhealth centres inHoniara, urbancentres and ruralcommunities in allProvincesthroughout theSolomon Islands
Prioritise base on facilitiesneeds and UHC/RDP.i. Develop procurement
plan as per priority.ii. Area Health Centres:
a. Tingoab. Afioc. Waginad. Waisisie. Manuopo
iii. AHCs Doctors' Housesiv. Renovation of Closed-
Clinicsv. Secondary Care Services
Project:a. Gizo Second Level
Medical Storesb. Tulagi Hospital
Redevelopmentvi. Kilu’ufi and Kirakira
Hospital Development
High $4,270,000 Improved health facilities andbetter health outcomesnationally
[5.2.3.1(f)]National ReferralHospitalRelocation
i. Hospital task forceii. Phase 1: Basic Design,
Service Plan & BusinessCase
High $10,500,000 High standard NRH constructedand operational
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[5.2.3.1(g)]National ReferralHospitalRefurbishment
i. Design and constructionof endoscopy room
ii. Design and constructionof diabetic and SpecialCare Nursery
iii. Design andrefurbishment of OldNurses accommodationto office
High $5,500,000 ROC Improved NRH facilities andbetter health services
iv. Repair & maintenancea. Emergency Wardb. Kitchen repairsc. Sewerage System
Upgraded. Security fencinge. NRH car parkf. Maternity Ward
Refurbishmentg. NRH Sanitation
Improvementh. New Genecology
Wardi. Infection Control
Butt (Wash Room)j. NRH Minor Works,k. NRH CT Scan -
Activities involve thedesign includingaccommodating theassociatedinfrastructurerequirements
High $30,920,000 FiscalBudget
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[5.2.3.1(h)]Improve, increaseand deliverquality healthservices to allcitizens ofSolomon Islandsthrough efficientmode of serviceand cost effectivemobilisation ofresources.
i. Review therecommendations in the2009 and 2015 SpecialSelect CommitteeReports.
ii. Develop service deliverypackage
iii. Present a review reportand the service deliverypackage toCaucus/Cabinet.
iv. Implement therecommendations fromthe review report
High BudgetNeutral
FiscalBudget
Better Clinical and Public HealthServices to the Public
5.2.3.2 EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENTPolicyArena
Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget 2018 FundingModality
Expected Outcome
Legislations [5.2.3.2(a)] Reviewand amendrelevant legislationin the educationsector.
i. Approve Education Bill2015 and implement
ii. Review Research Actiii. Review National Library
Act
High $270,000 FiscalBudget
MEHRD has a sound EducationAct that redirects thedevelopment of education at alllevels of the education system inthe country
A revised Research Act isimplemented to guide researchactivities in the country
A revised National Library Act isimplemented to guide effectivelibrary services in the country
Access toEducation
[5.2.3.2(b)] ProvideFee-free basic
i. ECE Grantii. Primary School Grant
High $161,800,000 FiscalBudget
MEHRD is able to supportenhancement of school
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Education in allpublic educationalinstitutions up tolower secondary.Basic Education isthe right of allchildren in thecountry.
iii. Secondary School Grantiv. KGVI Budget Supportv. WNSS Budget Support
vi. TVET/RTC School Grantvii. Private & Church
Education AuthorityGrant
viii. Provincial EducationAuthority Grant
infrastructure (includinghousing), equipment, andteaching and learning resourcesworking together schoolcommunities to create aninclusive learning environmentsfor all.
[5.2.3.2(c)]Rehabilitate,reconstruct andbuild neweducationalinfrastructures toaccommodateincreasedenrolment ofstudents at alllevels of theeducation system.
TVET:i. Rarahu RTC (ongoing)
ii. Don Bosco Institute
Secondary:i. Garanga SSS
ii. Waisisi SSSiii. Choiseul Bay SSSiv. ACOM – Malaita SSSv. KGVI NSS (new)
vi. Waimapuru NSS (new)Others:
a. 2017 Rollover projectsb. construction of
dormitories & ablutionblocks (new)
c. Construction of GeneralClassrooms (new)
d. Construction of scienceclassrooms (new)
Tertiary:i. USP Campus – project
monitoring.
High $43,500,000 FiscalBudget
Provide improved access toeducation facilities for anexpanding population.
Provide improved quality ofEducation facilities to allstudents
Provide teaching and learningresources such as tools andequipment for specialisedsubjects.
Provide safe education facilitiesthat are resilient to disastersand future changes in theenvironment.
Provide additional resources foreducational resources foreducation staff to enable themto deliver quality services tostudents.
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NationalTeachersScheme ofService
[5.2.3.2(d)]Develop andimplement theNational TeachersScheme of Service
i. Contracting of aconsultant to finalize andmap the implementationof the National TeachersScheme of Service
ii. Teaching ServiceHandbook printing
High $600,000 FiscalBudget
A revised TSHB is implementedand provides an improvedteachers scheme of service.
InclusiveEducation
[5.2.3.2(e)]Continue tosupport and assist‘faith based’schools/colleges,including schoolsfor people withspecial needs
i. Promote Inclusiveeducation in theSolomon Islandseducation systemthrough thedevelopment of inclusiveeducation policy.
ii. Progress completion ofcurriculum developmentfor primary and JuniorSecondary. Develop theSenior Curriculum
iii. Develop ProfessionalDevelopment packagefor teachers on theimplementation of thecurriculum
High $26,900,000 FiscalBudget
MEHRD is implementing policiessuch as an Inclusive EducationPolicy to increase access toschool for students at risk ofbeing excluded from educationopportunities
NationalTeachers’Issues
[5.2.3.2(f)]Develop and
introduce aproblem solvingmechanism forteachers.
Empower EducationAuthorities (EA) in theirsupervision & managementof schools:a. Coordinates, supports
and supervises the usageand implementation ofapproved Standards as
High $20,200,000 FiscalBudget
MEHRD and EducationAuthorities are implementingthe policy and teachers are paidtheir travel and accommodationallowances in a timely manner.
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the framework forimprovement in EAfunctions andperformance
b. Promote collaborationbetween EAs bycoordinating jointactivities, facilitatinglearning and goodpractice between EAs
c. Carry out PFM trainingon Imprest Retirementprocesses for EAAccountants & Officers
d. Training of Teachers/EAson the new SchoolFinancial ManagementHandbook
e. Training of EAs on theTeacher RecruitmentGuide (EAs to monitorand evaluate)
f. Teacher’s end of yearpassage 2018
NationalLiteracy
[5.2.3.2(g)]Support READSINational LiteracyCampaign 2017 -2018
i. Provide support Grant toREADSI
High $250,000 FiscalBudget
Literacy rate in the rural villagewomen and including olderchildren who did not attendformal education increased.
[5.2.3.2(h)]Facilitate transportservice
i. Facilitate discussionswith MEHRD, MHA, &HCC
High BudgetNeutral
FiscalBudget
Arrangements in place for BusOperators to pick up SchoolChildren in the mornings and
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arrangements forSchools
ii. Establish an MOU tofacilitate the transportservice arrangements
dropping them off after Schoolhours.
Knowledge-basedSociety
[5.2.3.2(i)]Introduce theconceptualframework for aNational ResearchInstitute inSolomon Islands
i. Prepare a concept paperon the establishment ofthe National ResearchInstitute in SolomonIslands.
High BudgetNeutral
FiscalBudget
A concept paper on theestablishment of the NationalResearch Institute in SolomonIslands is presented to theCaucus/Cabinet
5.2.3.3 PUBLIC SERVICEPolicyArena
Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget2018
FundingModality
Expected Outcome
PublicService
[5.2.3.3(a)] Presentto Cabinet a new Billpertaining to thePublic Service.
i. Progress the revision ofthe current draft PublicService Bill (8th Draft) andensure that alloutstanding issues areresolved before it ispresented to Cabinet forconsideration.
ii. Table Public Service Billto National Parliament.
iii. Enact the Public ServiceBill.
High $400,000 FiscalBudget
Improved Governance andstrong accountability in thePublic service.
Effective and efficient servicedelivery in the Public Service.
Improved HR Management inthe Public Service.
A Human ResourcesGovernance Framework that isuser-friendly and relevant to theSolomon Islands context.
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[5.2.3.3(b)] NewIPAM complexproject
i. Demolition/Soiltest/Geo-Tech.investigation/UXO Bombclearance.
ii. Brief Design developedfor the new Complex.
iii. Building construction &works.
High $10,500,000 FiscalBudget
MPS through IPAM able todeliver trainings to contribute tothe creation of a skilled,professional & ethical PublicService Workforce.
[5.2.3.3(c)] Review ofthe Public Servicesalary structure &remuneration.
i. Progress the currentwork on Remunerationpolicy to ensure that it isfair, equitable,affordable and aimed atincreasing staff moraland retention in thepublic service.
High $400,000 FiscalBudget
A fair and affordable employeecompensation frameworkwhich links financial and non-financial rewards to individualand organizationalperformance.
New revised unified salarystructure is produced
[5.2.3.3(d)]Conductfunctional andorganizational reviewin accordance withSIG priorities.
i. Undertake review oforganizational structuresof Government Ministriesto facilitate effectiveservice delivery andimplementation ofgovernment policy.
High $400,000 FiscalBudget
Improved organizationalstructures that facilitateimplementation of GovernmentPolicy.
[5.2.3.3(e)]Encourageeffectivecoordination andefficientadministration of allGovernmentMinistries throughcluster-groupings
i. Strengthen thecoordination role of MPSand other CentralizedMinistries and agencies.
ii. Take a lead role incoordination and ensureeffective participation inthe social sector clustergroup.
High $200,000 FiscalBudget
Improved coordination,implementation monitoring andevaluation of policy prioritiesacross all Governmentministries.
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5.2.3.4 HOME AFFAIRSPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of Strategic Action Priority Budget
2018FundingModality
Expected Outcome
GoodGovernance.(PoliticalStrengthening)
[5.2.3.4 (a)]Review theCitizenship Act,Dual Citizenship& ConstitutionalAmendment Bill
i. The Citizenship Bill ispassed by Parliament;
ii. Administration andimplementation of theAct;
Establish the protocolsand administrativestructures;
Conduct Awareness onall matters relating toperson's eligibility toapply for dualcitizenship;
Appointments torelevant Boards
Subsidiary legislationsprescribed in the Act.
High $2,000,000 FiscalBudget
Civil Register updated forSolomon Islanders.
Citizenship Act, DualCitizenship & ConstitutionalAmendment Act is passed byparliament and published in aGazette.
[5.2.3.4 (b)]Review the HCCAct 1999
i. Establish a task force tolook into the HCC Actwith advice from AGChamber.
ii. Conduct widerconsultation withstakeholders
iii. Submit final draft forvetting and enactment.
High $400,000 FiscalBudget
Sound management of HCCaffairsEffective and effective servicedelivery of service to people.
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[5.2.3.4 (c)]Review theGaming &Lotteries Act.
i. Devise a concept paperwith TOR for theproposed review projectin liaison with LawReform Commission &AGC
ii. Liaise with the AGchambers on the servicecontract to engage alegal counsel/TA toembark on the reviewproject
iii. Contracted a TA or alegal counsel to do thereview proper
iv. Prepare policy anddrafting instruments orinstructions for the bill
v. Make progressiveconsultations withstakeholders on the bill
vi. Follow up progress ofthe bill and vetting withAG Chamber
vii. Prepare a cabinet tonote and seekendorsement of the billto be tabled in theparliament.
viii. Make awarenesspertaining toimplementation of theAct.
High $500,000 SIG A better and updatedlegislation established
Conducive and improveddelivery of efficient andeffective services forinvestors.
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DevelopmentProjects
[5.2.3.4 (d)]Assist SIFF tobuild new Futsalstadium(Sports)
i. Liaise with SIFF for theFutsal Stadiumdevelopment project
ii. Negotiate and concludean MOU with SIFF
High $3,000,000 FiscalBudget
Futsal Stadium is constructed. Encourage Futsal sports to
bring Solomon Islands in theInternational Arena.
[5.2.3.4 (e)]HoniaraBeautification
i. Establish a BeautificationCommittee
ii. Liaise with theBeautificationCommittee for the 2018work programme
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget
Flowers or shrubs planted inselected spots in Honiara,
Painting planters, benches,sign posts.
Visually appealing City
[5.2.3.4 (f)]2023 PacificGames (Sports)
i. Establish the 2023 PacificGames Task Force.
ii. Establish the NationalBodies that will managethe 2023 Pacific Games:
a. National HostingAuthority
b. Facilities Committeec. Organising Committeed. Secretariat.
iii. Professional Servicesiv. Land Acquisitionv. PGC visits/travel
vi. Sporting Equipmentvii. Trainings
High $39,000,000
FiscalBudget
New infrastructuresdeveloped to benefiteducation, road, health,security, and new jobscreated.
Foreign investments inflowinto national economy – e.g.from construction firms;foreign currencies brought inby overseas participatingathletes; donors budget.Support/funded projects.
Youth development throughsports participation atprovincial and nationalcompetitions prior to 2023Pacific Games.
Health awarenessprogrammes in Schools and
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the Public are strengthenedand improved through sports.
Sports & security provideenhanced social cohesion,supporting and embracingSolomon Islanders in thepeace buildinginitiatives/programmes inSolomon Islands.
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5.2.3.5 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of strategic actions Priorit
yBudget2018
FundingModality
Expected Outcomes
InstitutionalStrengthening
[5.2.3.5 (a)]SupportInstitutionalStrengtheningof provincialgovernmentsystems.
i. Review of the ProvincialManagement Ordinancesand Financial Instructions.
ii. Improving the PublicExpenditure Managementand Public FinancialManagement
iii. Strengthen the internalcontrol systems to ensurecompliance and adherenceto the audit trail.
iv. Institutionalization of PCDFand establishment of a legalframework.
v. Set standards for goodpractices to ensurecompliance
High $5,000,000 FiscalBudget
Improved and effectiveProvincial Governmentsystems.
ProvincialRevenue
[5.2.3.5 (b)]Facilitate andsupport PGs toincrease andenhance theirprovincialrevenuecollectionsystem.
i. Finalize the completion of theManual and Strategic Plan onRevenue Mobilization andCollection systems.
ii. Consult with ProvincialGovernments on the strategicplan.
iii. Review and Improve the legalframework (Ordinances)-FMO
iv. Awareness Programs andPromotions Revenue base and
High $2,000,000 FiscalBudget
Improved local revenuecollection system andmanagement for effectiveservice delivery in PGs.
Increased revenue raisingcapabilities of PGs.
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major source of income forProvinces.
v. Training of revenue officers forrevenue collection.
vi. Support strongerimplementation frameworkand strategy in RevenueCollection.
ProvincialGovernmentAct.
[5.2.3.5 (c)]Review theprovincialGovernmentAct inconjunctionwith theFederal system
i. Establishment of a taskforceto review the ProvincialGovernment Act 1997.(outsourced)
ii. Wider consultations with PGsto identify areas ofimprovement forincorporation in the reviewedAct.
iii. Further consultation andliaison with the ConstitutionalReform Unit (CRU) forstatehood.
iv. Submission of the reviewedProvincial Government Actfor tabling in Parliament.
High $3,000,000 FiscalBudget
PGA 1997 reviewed andapproved by the 10th
Parliament.
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ProvincialTender Boards.
[5.2.3.5 (d)]Review thefunctions ofboth theCentral andProvincialTender Boards.
i. Review the functions of theCentral Tender Board.
ii. Establish the functions ofProvincial Tender Boards
High $ - FiscalBudget
Central Tender Boardreviewed
Provincial Tender Boardsestablished
Public PrivatePartnership(PPP)
[5.2.3.5 (e)]Facilitate andincrease inprovincial andrural economicdevelopmentinitiatives.
i. Creation of avenues andinfrastructures that wouldpromote local developmentthrough private sector ledgrowth initiatives.
High $ - FiscalBudget
Increased Economic Growth asa result of enablingenvironment provided forPrivate Sector led growthinitiatives.
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5.2.3.6 WOMEN, YOUTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic Action Priority Budget
2018FundingModality
Expected Outcome
Infrastructuredevelopment& InstitutionalStrengthening
YouthDevelopment
GenderEquality &Women’sDevelopment
[5.2.3.6 (a)]Strengthen andincrease supportto women andyouthempowermentprogrammes inthe SolomonIslands
i. Scoping for establishmentof Provincial Youth &Children’s ResourceCentres
ii. National Youth Parliament(Post documentation &follow up plan)
iii. Establish a Youth Centre ofExcellence
iv. Establish a NationalChildren’s CivicAmusement Park
Infrastructure development:v. National Centre for
Women, Youth & Children– fencing & architecturaldesign
vi. Provincial Centres foryouth & children(Architectural design)
vii. Concept Paper - NationalInstitute for YouthDevelopment &Empowerment (NIYDE)constructed at the NYCland in Aruligo,Guadalcanal.
High $2,550,000 FiscalBudget
Improved service delivery bygovernment for women,youth and children
Effective coordination ofyouth programmes andincreased participation byyoung people in managingtheir affairs
Children have access torecreational facilities thatfoster positive living andparticipation to communitylife
Youth are empowered toraise awareness on theirissues and concerns
Improved skills among youngpeople to participate innational development
Increased coordination ofprogrammes targeted atempowerment of women.
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Women, Youthand Children
[5.2.3.6 (b)]Develop, promote& facilitate socio-economicdevelopmentprogrammes thataddress thespecific needs ofwomen, youthand children
viii. Provision of skills-orientedtraining in formal and non-formal environments forwomen and youth
ix. Creation of opportunitiesfor participation ofwomen and youths inbusinesses.
x. Provision of equalopportunity access forpeople with special needs.
xi. Support to YoungEntrepreneurship Council(YEC)
xii. Women Youth ChildrenEmpowermentProgrammes
High $600,000 FiscalBudget
Women and young peopleare empowered and self-reliant
Women and youths benefitfrom developmentopportunities throughincreased access to thecommercial and resourcessectors
Increased women and youthbusiness entrepreneurs
People living with specialneeds have increased andequal access to developmentopportunities and to theirwelfare needs
Increased participation inbusiness and communitydevelopment.
[5.2.3.6 (c)]Strengthen andsupport genderequality,eliminate genderviolence and stopabuse of womenand childrenprogrammes.
i. Constructive dialogue onCRC
ii. Establishment ofChildren’s Commission
iii. CEDAW Fourth PeriodicReport submission andpresentation to the UNCEDAW Committee(2017 – 2018)
iv. Women Peace & SecurityNational Action Plan
v. Implement the FamilyProtection Act
High $1,700,000 FiscalBudget
SI is assessed and evaluatedon the implementation ofCRC by the global community
Independent mechanism toreceiving and addressingchildren’s compliant isestablished in the country
Status of women in SolomonIslands is significantlyimproved.
MWYCFA’s role is effectivelyimproved in the coordinationand implementation of the
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vi. Enact Child and WelfareAct
vii. Launching of the NationalYouth Policy
viii. Develop the revisedNational Children’s Policy
ix. Launching of theFrameworks for YouthDevelopment in SolomonIslands
x. Finalisation of theNational YouthEmployment andEntrepreneurshipStrategy
xi. Development ofProvincial StrategicFramework for YouthDevelopment in SolomonIslands
xii. Optional Protocol on thesale of Children, Childprostitutions and ChildPhonography (OPS2) isendorsed by cabinet andsome advocacy of it done
GEWD policy priorities inclose alignment with CEDAWConcluding Observations.
Women Peace & SecurityNational Action Plan isimplemented.
The Family Protection Act isimplemented.
Child and Welfare Act isdeclared for commencement& implementation
The National Youth Policy isimplemented
The National Children’sPolicy is revised andendorsed forimplementation
OPS2 received cabinetapproval
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5.2.3.7 POLICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICESPolicy Arena Policy
ObjectivesSummary of strategic
actionsPriori
tyBudget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcomes
National Security [5.2.3.7(a)]Development ofthe NationalSecurity Policy &review of BoarderAgreements
i. Develop a NationalSecurity Policy
ii. Establish the BorderSecurity Working Grouppurposely to conductreview of existingBorderagreements/MOUs andconsider the possibilityof establishing BorderSecurity protocol.
High $1,580,000 FiscalBudget
A National Security Policy isdeveloped and approved byGovernment
A Border agreementconsultation Report iscompleted and presented tothe Border ManagementCommittee
Monitoring Mechanisms forBorder agreements areestablished.
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[5.2.3.7 (b)]Develop theoperations andcapabilities of theRSIPF to ensurethat it has theability to respondto and managethe security orserious criminalthreat to theSolomon Islandsincludingtransnationalcrime andterrorism
i. Enhance operationalcapabilities of the RSIPFincluding:o Investigation
capabilities.o Enhance the
Forensicscapabilities.
o Tactical capabilities.o Develop RSIPF
communicationcapabilities.
o Support LimitedRearmament of theRSIPF.
High $3,380,000 FiscalBudget
The operational capabilitiesof the RSIPF are improved.
Case management systemidentified procured andimplemented.
Detective training programdeveloped and delivered
The RSIPF FinancialInvestigations capabilitiesimproved
[5.2.3.7(c)]Support RSIPFcrime preventionand communitypolicing strategy
i. Develop & implementcrime preventionstrategies for eachprovince based onproper identification ofthe drivers of crime
ii. Develop & implement aprogram in conjunctionwith other stakeholdersto reduce familyviolence
iii. Develop in conjunctionwith MEHRD and otherkey stakeholders tomonitor students'movements duringofficial school hours.
i.
High $1,620,000 FiscalBudget
National recognized crimeprevention model completed
Crime Decreases
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[5.2.3.7(d)]Strengthen andsupportoperationalcorporationfunctions of theRSIP & CCSI toensure theeffective andefficient provisionof CorrectionalServices.
i. Support and enhance theRSIPF capability plan toidentify and strengthenkey capabilities includingbut not limited tomobility, maritime &logistics
ii. Identify staff welfareneeds, develop andprioritise strategies thataddress staff welfareneeds.
iii. Review and modernizeRSIPF disciplinaryprocesses
iv. Develop and implementa four (4) yearinfrastructure plan toensure RSIPF & CSSI hasappropriateinfrastructure
v. Develop, implement andrevise Corporate,Business and AnnualPlans to meet theoperational andadministrative needs ofCSSI
vi. Develop and prioritizestrategies that addressstaff welfare needs,benefits & allowances inall CSSI planningprocesses.
High $329,200,000 FiscalBudget
Effective and efficientPolicing services areachieved.
Review is completed anddeficiencies are identifiedand corrected
Capability plan is developedand implemented
RSIPF have appropriateinfrastructure
CSSI is able to maintainoperational andadministrative complianceacross all correctional centresand head quarter
Commitment to ensure thewelfare of staff and familiesincluding the provision ofstaff housing address thegrowing needs of CSSI aredeveloped and scheduled in atimely support operations
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vii. Develop and implementa plan to relocate MakaPolice station to Afio,Small Malaita
[5.2.3.7(e)]Development ofspecializedfacilities for youngoffenders, femaleprisoners,mentally illprisoners andimmigrationdetainees
ii. Develop and constructa separate juvenileoffender facility
iii. Develop a facility toaccommodate femaleprisoners
iv. Develop a facility forimmigration detainees
v. Develop a facility forprisoners with specialneeds
High $380,000 FiscalBudget
Juvenile offenders will bemanaged andaccommodated inaccordance with national andinternational standards andexpectations.
Female prisoners will bemanaged andaccommodated inappropriate facilities.
Immigration detainees whoare not convicted prisonerswill be accommodated andmanaged appropriately.
Prisoners with special needs,e.g., those with a mentalillness will be accommodatedand managed appropriately
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[5.2.3.7(f)]Review the paroleregulations andthe Liquor Act
i. Review and addressissues raisedconcerning the ParoleRegulations.
ii. Develop MinisterialGuidelines for Reviewof legislation andregulations
iii. MPNSCS to work inpartnership with MHMSand MHA to carry out ajoint review of theLiquor Act
High $1,200,000 FiscalBudget
Parole Legislation andRegulations meet the needsand expectations of theGovernment and theCommunity.
A revised Liquor Act iscompleted
[5.2.3.7(g)]Rehabilitationand reintegrationof prisoners andreview thecorrectionsdevelopmentprogramme
i. CSSI to enter into newpartnerships andenhance existingpartnerships withstakeholders includingNGOs, Faith Basedorganizations andCommunity Groups todevelop and conductprograms for prisoners.
ii. Implement the CSSIRehabilitation andreintegration Plan fornew projects
High $2,810,000 FiscalBudget
An effective and efficientrange of programs designedto meet the needs ofprisoners and support theirsuccessful return to thecommunity will be developedand maintained.
Developmental projects suchas Bakery, Tailoring &Abattoir that will contributeto the long termsustainability of CSSI.
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[5.2.3.7(h)]Strengthenrelations withinternationalsecurity andintelligenceagencies &establish andsupportcooperationbetween lawenforcementagencies inSolomon Islands.
vi. Participate and supportongoing meetings andforums for establishedinternational and localsecurity workinggroups
High $2,400,000 FiscalBudget
Links with Interpol, regionaland international police,security and intelligenceagencies established andstrengthen
Cooperation is formallyestablished for a combinedlocal law enforcement group.
Terms of Reference isestablished.
[5.2.3.7(i)]Support theestablishment ofthe ExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal (EOD)Facility to ensurethe safe collectionand demolition ofWWII explosiveordnance andremnants of war
vii. Develop a plan for theestablishment of theEOD Center ofExcellence at HellsPoint.
viii. Develop a EODcommunity awarenessprogram on the threatsof WWII explosive andremnants of war
ix. Continue to supportthe training of EODOfficers in thecollection anddemolition of WWIexplosive ordnance andremnants of war.
High $150,000 FiscalBudget
A development plan for theEOD Centre of Excellence iscompleted
An EOD community Awareness program is
developed and conducted EOD officers trained and
qualified.
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[5.2.3.7(j)]StrengthenBordermonitoring,surveillance andreconnaissanceoperations on allBorders
x. Develop propermechanisms to preventand detect unlawfulmovement of personsand good includingillegal trafficking ofarms and drugs acrossthe common border.
xi. Work in partnershipwith other stakeholders in thefacilitation of thelegitimate movementof aircrafts, vessels andpeople across theborder while takingappropriate actionagainst illegalmovements.
xii. Work in partnershipwith other stakeholders in facilitation oflegitimate movementsof goods across theborder whileintercepting prohibitedand restricted importsand exports.
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget
Mechanisms to prevent anddetect unlawful movement ofpersons and goods includingillegal trafficking of arms anddrugs across the commonborder is established
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5.2.3.8 NATIONAL UNITY, RECONCILIATION AND PEACEPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic
ActionsPriority Budget 2018 Funding
ModalityExpected Outcomes
TraditionalGovernancesystems andstructures
[5.2.3.8 (a)]Recognize,strengthen andempowertraditionalgovernancesystems andstructures
i. Facilitate the processof developing enablinglegislation fortraditional governancesystems and structuresthrough:
- Engagement of aLegal Consultant
- Awarenessprogramme
ii. Facilitate preparationof Drafting Instructionson Bill and submissionto Cabinet for approvalof DraftingInstructions.
iii. Bills Draftingiv. Draft Bill taken for
nationwideconsultations.
v. Finalise Bill for Cabinetapproval then toParliament
vi. Name change ofMinistry to includeTraditional Governancefor representationpurposes
High $2,500,000 FiscalBudget
Cabinet paper on theTraditional Governance BillDrafting Instructionsapproved by Cabinet.
Draft TG Bill proper Nationwide consultation on
draft Bill completed Draft Dill Prepared for
Cabinet and Parliament Traditional Governance
Legislation enacted andenforced
Subject to approval ofDrafting Instructions
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Nationalconsciousnessand unity
[5.2.3.8(b)]Redesign theSolomon Islandscoat of arms toreflect culturalidentity andsensitivity
i. Engagement ofconsultant to facilitatenational consultationprocess and nationalconsensus on redesignof national Coat ofArms.
ii. Conduct consensussurveys in provinces ondesign of Coat of Arms
High $300,000 FiscalBudget
National consultationprocess and nationalconsensus on redesign ofnational Coat of Armscompleted.
Consensus documentsdesigned, approved andtested for validity.
Concept paper is presentedto the Cabinet
PeaceRehabilitation
[5.2.3.8(c)]Embark on postconflictrehabilitationprogram
i. Support in formingCommission for theimplementation of TRCRecommendationsMNURP as per the TRCReport – ReparationWorking Group
ii. Support establishmentof ReparationCommission
iii. Support initial works ofReparationCommission likeregistration of claims
High $1,000,000 FiscalBudget
Establishment of ReparationWorking Group
Establishment of ReparationCommission under OPMCand MNURP