BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Franklyn Wasi has said the ministry’s goal is to implement its plans effectively.
Minister Wasi said this when he opened this year’s MAL Annual Planning Conference on Monday this week at Honiara Hotel in Honiara.
The conference brings together ministry leaders, technical officers, and stakeholders to align strategies for the coming year under the theme: “Transforming Agriculture for Economic Growth.”
The five-day conference ends tomorrow and is focused on reviewing key policies, strategic planning, institutional effectiveness and strengthening implementation mechanisms across all departments of the Ministry.
“Let me be clear: our goal is not just to develop plans, but to implement them effectively. That will require discipline, innovation and stronger collaboration both within our ministry and with external partners,” said Wasi.
He said that notable progress has been made in past years-from rolling out the Ministries Development Programmes and Donor Funded Projects to strengthening food systems, promoting value addition and enhancing farmer incomes.
He said that institutional capacity must be addressed with urgency due to the challenges faced, such as persistent climate change, infrastructure gaps and limited financing.
Minister Wasi said that the conference is a critical moment to reflect, reassess and realign plans.
“I encourage each of you to engage actively throughout this week. Whether you’re reviewing work plans, budgets, or institutional reforms, remember; your contributions matter. Let us champion innovation, coordination, and accountability. Let us ensure our 2026 plans are practical, measurable, and impact-driven-not just aspirations on paper,” he said.
He said that the conference is a defining moment for the agriculture sector.
“We are sitting on untapped potential fertile soils, vibrant communities, traditional knowledge and a young population eager for opportunity. Let us harness this potential. Let us plan boldly, implement effectively and monitor honestly,” appealed Wasi.
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