BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) 2026 Dossier was presented to key stakeholders in Western Province during a one-day dialogue yesterday at the Provincial Youth Centre in Gizo.
The consultation brought together provincial authorities, community leaders, development partners, non-government organisations (NGOs), and representatives from the private sector to learn more about the national infrastructure framework and contribute to discussions on development priorities.
Officials from the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination delivered presentations outlining the SINIIP Dossier and its long-term projections for infrastructure development across the country.
The dialogue aims to socialise the project concept while enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of priority infrastructure projects.
It also sought to gather local insights and feedback, strengthen coordination among stakeholders, and promote inclusive participation in the planning and implementation process.
The SINIIP 2026 Dossier was launched earlier this year in Honiara as a strategic framework to guide priority infrastructure investments throughout Solomon Islands.
The plan identifies and prioritises major infrastructure projects needed to support economic growth, improve service delivery, and strengthen national development.
According to report, the 2026 dossier consolidates more than SBD$19 billion worth of infrastructure proposals submitted by government ministries, provincial governments, state-owned enterprises, and other stakeholders into a single national pipeline of priority projects.
The initiative is supported by key development partners under the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank Group, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and other partners committed to supporting infrastructure development in Solomon Islands.
The completion of consultations in Western Province marks another important step towards ensuring that local priorities and perspectives are reflected in the country’s long-term infrastructure planning and investment agenda.
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