[Published on Wednesday, August 20, 2025]
BY MORRIS NAFU
In a significant development under the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project II (CAUSE II), a total of 383 community members from Honiara, Guadalcanal, West, and Malaita provinces have successfully completed work readiness training and received certificates of recognition for their efforts.
This training is part of the ongoing phase two of the CAUSE II initiative, which aims to enhance community engagement and infrastructure development.
Graduates of the program are now set to participate in various community projects, including footpath construction, solar light post installation, and reflective kerb painting on main roads.
The Project Implementation Units (PIUs) have already organized teams to install solar posts along completed Jacob’s Ladders and new footpaths, contributing to safer and more accessible public spaces.
According to a press statement, the Redi4Waka training program equips participants with essential job skills, life skills, and knowledge on climate resilience, thereby building their confidence for both immediate involvement in CAUSE II projects and future employment opportunities.
The statement further highlights that CAUSE II is an initiative of the Solomon Islands Government, supported by the World Bank and Australia.
Its primary objectives are to enhance climate-resilient infrastructure, promote economic inclusion, and improve service delivery in urban areas, particularly in Honiara City and the rapidly growing peri-urban regions of Guadalcanal and Malaita Provinces, as well as Western Province.
Additionally, the design and survey for the first component of the project are being conducted by Kramer Asia Pacific (SI).
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