BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Premier of Makira Ulawa province, Stanley Siapu, says the provincial government continues to manage funding in a responsible manner.
He made the statement following positive feedback from funding partners on the progress of projects supported under PCDF, IECDR, and LoCAL funding arrangements.
“Funding arrangements under the PCDF, IECDR, and LoCAL initiatives, supported by the World Bank and other development partners, continue to be managed in a transparent and responsible manner.
“The recent high-level team from the World Bank that visited Kirakira last week expressed positive sentiments about how we are implementing these funds,” he said.
The delegation visited project sites where their funds have been invested and engaged with provincial staff and local communities to better understand the province’s development needs and priorities.
Despite the positive feedback, the Makira Ulawa provincial government (MUPG) acknowledges that there are still areas within the implementation process that require fine-tuning, and remains committed to improving them.
Premier Siapu said the province continues to engage in dialogue with development partners and diplomatic missions, presenting its development plans and identifying areas that require further assistance.
This includes proposals for certain provincial projects to be considered as national projects by the central government.
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