THE Guadalcanal Provincial Planning Development Committee (GPPDC) successfully concluded its three-day meeting last Friday at the Guadalcanal Provincial Headquarter in Honiara.
This meeting was held in preparation for the Provincial Assembly meeting next week.
The three-day meeting, which brought together the 21 Ward Development Committee chairpersons and Guadalcanal Provincial Government (GPG) Heads of Departments (HODs), was convened to address various aspects of the province’s development, infrastructures and financial management.
Key discussions during the programme included:
- Provincial Engineers Output Reports on PCDF Projects and Designs, which cover the review of the ongoing and completed infrastructure projects funded by the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) The reports highlighted the progress, challenges and design improvements;
- PCDF Project Procurement Update which provides updates on procurement processes for upcoming and ongoing PCDF projects to ensure transparency, accountability and effective use of resources;
- Ward Grant Expenditure Reports by Chairpersons. The 21 Chairpersons presented detailed reports on how their allocated grants were spent, offering insight into the impact of funds at the grassroots level;
- The Strategic Development Plan 2025/2026 – 2035/2026 which entails the long-term development strategies for the province. It outlines key goals and objectives for the next decade to ensure sustainable growth and improved living standards for all citizens;
- Financial Reporting Overview (Recurrent & Capital Budget), which provides a comprehensive financial report covering both recurrent and capital budgets. The overview provided a synopsis of current financial health and ensuring proper allocation of funds to critical sectors; and
- The ruling Guadalcanal Government for Good Governance Policy Strategy Overview, which looks at the GG4GG’s policy strategy on enhancing governance frameworks to support effective, transparent, and inclusive growth.
The meeting was chaired by the Provincial Minister of Finance and Treasury, John Stewart, who acknowledged the valuable contributions of all participants despite the challenges they face in the current economic environment.
The Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration and diligent planning for the province’s future.
The GPPDC plays a key role in the budget cycle of the Provincial Assembly by ensuring that development initiatives are closely aligned with both community needs and financial realities.
The meeting concluded on a high note with a clear focus on improving the livelihoods of Guadalcanal people in the rural communities through efficient governance and strategic service deliveries.
– GP Media
