By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
A senior figure from Auki, Malaita Province, has said that before a community in Malaita Province wishes and applies for any development projects, the community and ward levels must be well organised.
Alfred Malakai said this in an interview with Island Sun yesterday.
Malakai said community and ward levels are important and need to be well organised and work together before development can occur.
He said the community must also have land access consents, willingness to cooperate, and commitment to development projects once they are completed.
He said that when there is strong cooperation and effort in working together among the community and wards, it will create a clear and correct direction for development.
“Strong community support is very important. Communities must show land access consent, must be willing to cooperate, and must show commitment to protect the infrastructure.
“A simple and quality example of a partnering path happened at Kolofe one and two, where a lasting infrastructure took place. Local leaders, provincial authorities, the national government, and development partners have partnered to work together, “he said.
He appreciates the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), World Bank, Egis/Azimuth Surveys, and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for partnering with the local communities in Malaita to construct two bridges at Kolofe.
He said the completion of the bridges marks a major infrastructure achievement for the people in the region.
“I was very happy, proud, and encouraged. Seeing such a much-needed bridge finally completed is a big relief for our people. It shows that when there is commitment and cooperation, important development can happen in reality,” he said.
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