BY LORETTA B MANELE
Ricky Fuo’o, Minister of Infrastructure has highlighted local participation in special economic zones.
He raised the importance of this on Tuesday this week when speaking on the debate of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2024 in parliament.
Fuo’o said his ministry will work closely with the Ministry of Commerce to ensure that they promote local content and that there are policies in place to promote local participation in national infrastructure, especially for special economic zones.
He pointed out that while they attract international investment, they must also ensure that Solomon Islanders benefit.
Fuo’o also stated that his ministry will work to ensure that opportunities to participate in the construction and maintenance of the Special Economic Zone infrastructures are given to local contractors, engineers and labourers.
He added that this is to build capacity and spread economic benefits across our communities.
Fuo’o stressed that it’s important that locals participate in this endeavour especially for the maintenance and upkeep of these infrastructures.
“As part of GNUT, we strongly believe that local participation is key to our infrastructure development.”
The Member of Parliament for Central Kwara’ae said as they implement the Special Economic Zone Bill, they will monitor its impact, listen to the people and make improvements where needed.
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