BY INDY MAEALASIA
Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele has expressed his government’s willingness to work with the private sector to drive development.
At the 13th Australia Business Forum, Manele highlighted that building “public-private partnerships” is a “key mechanism” for advancing essential development in the country.
“We are actively seeking to collaborate with the private sector on infrastructure projects, social services, and other areas with joint efforts that can yield significant benefits,” he said.
Manele emphasized that such partnerships allow the government to utilize the private sector’s expertise and resources, while jointly managing the risks and rewards associated with growth.
The Prime Minister also made an open invitation to the investors at the forum to explore opportunities for partnership in variable energy, infrastructure, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism.
“Together we can achieve more than we could individually, creating lasting impacts for our economy and society,” he noted.
With the Solomon Islands expected to graduate from the least developed country status in 2027, Manele stressed that maintaining this status and ensuring sustainable growth will depend on these partnerships.
“We have the mission, the resources, and the determination to achieve this, and to ensure sustainable growth, but we cannot do it alone. We need your active engagement, the private sector, both locally and internationally to realize our goals” Manele added.
