BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Amidst facing challenges with the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) programme, Makira Ulawa Province continues to show resilience.
This is not only about staying afloat, but also about the immense benefits of the programme through projects implemented in the province.
Premier of Makira Ulawa Province, Stanley Siapu shared the challenges and optimism of his government on this life-changing programme whilst speaking at the province’s recent 42nd Second Appointed Day celebration at Kirakira.
He said Makira Ulawa province was disqualified from accessing PCDF capital development grant since 2019.
Siapu admitted that as a result of these three years of disqualification, people in the province experienced significant negative impacts.
He said when his government assumed power in 2023, the provincial PCDF account had a balance of $129,000.
According to the Premier, his government has restored the province’s participation in the program and is optimistic to maintain its current positive status on the PCDF.
Siapu stated that the 202/2023 PCDF assessment is next month and his government is preparing to pass the assessment.
“The future for my government to access PCDF money this year forward is not yet over as 2022/2023 Assessment is scheduled for the month of September,” he mentioned.
Siapu said his executive and administration are working hard to ensure MUP meets all 11 Minimum Conditions under the PCDF program, to qualify and access resources to deliver much needed infrastructure in rural communities in the province.
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