BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Those who are working to deliver service in Malaita province as asked to cooperate by aligning their policies and programs with Malaita provincial government.
Premier Elijah Asilaua recently made the call following findings that some organizations are coming to the province and working alone, without consulting MPG.
Though, he doesn’t mention specific organization or NGOs, the premier emphasized the significance of cooperation to serve the people of Malaita province.
The premier also assured the commitment of his government to partner with whosoever to work toward achieving the development aspiration of the province.
“As a responsible government, we have policy in place that guide the delivery of services to people in the province.
“A people-centred policy aimed to bring meaningful change to people and province. And whosoever coming to the province must align their policies with us.
“Whether government ministries, NGOs, businesses, or whosoever, align your policies with us to avoid duplication of programs and ensure we work on the same note.
“We might have diverse plans and programs, but the people you serve are the same people MPG is serving.
“Therefore, we must partner on all program and activity implementing in the province,” he said.
Asilaua said the reason to which he emphasized this is to see tangible development in the province, and not business as usual, as commonly experienced” he said.
Moreover, the premier added the involvement of MPG in those undertakings will ensure transparency and integrity of the programs.
He stated MPG has mechanism in place such as; Ward Development Committees (WDC) that could engage with the programs.
Asilaua noted WDCs may help by recognizing real pressing issues that necessitate supports in the communities.
Adding that WDC could also support the implementation evening assessing the programs, activities and projects to ensure it achieve its ultimate goals.
“What my government hold dear is to strive and see tangible development that would have profound impact on the live of people in the province.
“We don’t want to repeat what happen with Economic Stimulate Package in the province. We want development that truly reflect and value the development need of the people of Malaita,” he said.
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