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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


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


Subscription/contribution paid infull

5.1.3 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND AID COORDINATIONPolicy Arena Policy Objectives Summary of Strategic

ActionPriority Budget 2018 Funding


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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


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 &regular 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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


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


[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


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


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


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


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


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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


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


[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


[5.2.1.4 (e)]CNS Project forstrategic airports

Audit failed project, feasibility &firm requirements and progressa new project


[5.2.1.4 (f)] Prepare Instructions for AGChambers & Cabinet Paper


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Review of CivilAviation Act[5.2.1.4 (g)]Review ofTelecommunicationsAct

Prepare Instructions for AGChambers & Cabinet Paper


[5.2.1.4 (h)]Review of SolomonIslands Postal Act

Prepare Instructions for AGChambers & Cabinet Paper


[5.2.1.4 (i)]World Bank-Solomon IslandsRoads and AviationProject

i. Feasibility and designs for: Munda Terminal Munda Control

Tower Honiara 400m

Runwayextension


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


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


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


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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


[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


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


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


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


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


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;


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


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



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.


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


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.


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


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


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.


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


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


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.


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



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


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


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


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


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


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



Forestry Act [5.2.2.2 (a)]Forestry ActReview (ForestResources andTimberUtilization Act)

i. Review the FRTUAii. Consultations remaining

iii. Engagement of Consultantiv. Printing


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


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.


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


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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


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


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.


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


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


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


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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


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


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.


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


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.


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.


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


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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


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


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.


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.


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


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


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


Establishment of ReparationWorking Group

Establishment of ReparationCommission under OPMCand MNURP

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