BY NED GAGAHE
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared that strengthening national institutions will be the foundation of his government’s efforts to build a stronger, fairer and more prosperous Solomon Islands.
Launching the GREAT Coalition Government Policy in Honiara yesterday, Wale said lasting national progress begins with institutions that are transparent, accountable and capable of earning and sustaining public trust.
He said strong institutions are essential to democracy and effective governance, stressing that leadership is a public trust and government decisions must always be guided by integrity, accountability and the long-term national interest.
“Our vision is for a Solomon Islands where government earns the trust of its people through accountability, where justice is upheld through an independent judiciary, and where every province participates fully in national development,” Wale said.
He said government exists not merely to administer public affairs but to create the conditions in which people can flourish by removing barriers to opportunity, upholding justice, protecting the vulnerable and strengthening national unity.
According to the Prime Minister, the policy places a strong emphasis on improving the performance of public institutions so they can deliver better services and respond more effectively to the needs of citizens.
He said strengthening institutions also means reinforcing the rule of law, ensuring the independence of the judiciary, improving coordination across government agencies and promoting transparency in public administration.
Wale said integrity must once again become the defining characteristic of public leadership, adding that public confidence can only be maintained when leaders exercise honesty, impartiality and accountability in carrying out their responsibilities.
He said the government will continue to strengthen governance systems to ensure public resources are managed responsibly and that institutions have the capacity to deliver on national priorities.
The Prime Minister said the four pillars of the GREAT Coalition Government Policy are interconnected, with strong institutions providing the foundation for economic growth, responsible management of natural resources and investment in the country’s people.
“Strong institutions are not an end in themselves. Their purpose is to create the conditions in which opportunity can flourish, enterprise can grow, and every citizen has the opportunity to build a better future,” he said.
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