BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Provincial Planning Development Committee (PPDC) of Western Province has commenced its session this week to prepare for the upcoming provincial assembly meeting scheduled for next month.
Speaking to Island Sun, Provincial Secretary of Western Province, Mr. Patrick Toiraena, said the PPDC meeting brought together key sectors and representatives from across the province, stretching from Gatokae to Shortland Island.
He said participants included representatives from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), health and education sectors, Ward Development Committees and other relevant stakeholders.
Toiraena said the session forms part of the legal requirements to draft the provincial budget estimates for development and service delivery.
He said the provincial administration will present the draft budget to key stakeholders and ward development committees to review and make endorsement.
Toiraena said the process ensures development priorities and service delivery plans are aligned with the province’s proposed development agenda.
“This process helps to align development priorities and service deliveries in accordance to services and proposed development plan.
“It is a session where stakeholders can question and validate respective developments and services,” he said.
Toiraena said any necessary adjustments will be made before the Provincial Executive deliberates on the budget, which will then be presented to the Provincial Public Accounts Committee for final scrutiny.
He said the meeting proceeded smoothly yesterday and is expected to continue today if time does not permit completion of discussions.
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