BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Western Provincial Government (WPG) has approved 18 community development projects that aim to improve the lives of people across the province.
Premier Billy Veo confirmed the development, saying the projects align with WPG’s three-year rolling development plan.
He said funding for the projects will come from both the provincial government and the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF), following the province’s successful qualification for the funding program.
“Few weeks ago, we passed our provincial budget of SBD45,818,725. This year we also qualify for the PCDF which is a good outcome for our province.
“So, part of our budget will complement the PCDF to fund our community development projects,” Veo said.
He said the Western Provincial Administration is currently facilitating the projects and preparations are underway to handover the project to respective recipients for implementation.
Despite a decrease in this year’s provincial budget, Veo expressed confidence that financial performance will improve in the second quarter.
He also welcomed the province’s second qualification for PCDF during his tenure, describing it as a positive achievement he hopes to sustain.
Veo said the PCDF remains a critical funding source that supports essential community-based projects that directly benefit the people.
He said a special meeting will be held later this month to discuss the province’s long-term direction, particularly its 10-year development strategy.
“All of these efforts are for one purpose, and that is to help our people, our province and our country move forward,” Veo said.
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