Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination Country Resources Development and Poverty Strategies Solomon Islands Policy document

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The NDS 2016-2035 maps out a strategic direction for the future development of Solomon Islands. It presents a visionary strategy for the next twenty years, setting out a long term vision, mission and objectives that reflect the aspirations of all Solomon Islanders. Past NDS‟ and Plans have covered five to ten years. This NDS covers a twenty-year period to provide a longer term framework for planning that lays the foundations for recovery and long term sustainable development. The strategic vision through to 2035 will provide greater stability and continuity. The NDS is a vision and plan for all the people of Solomon Islands. It sets out a framework for development policies, priorities and programmes, providing a single reference point and common direction over the next twenty years that all stakeholders can follow. Government institutions and development partners can use it as a base for their support programmes. Other stakeholders including nongovernment organisations, churches and faith based organisations, community leaders and individuals can adopt this common direction and find their own role within the Strategy. The NDS focuses on two key areas; social and economic livelihoods, hence its National Vision “Improving the Social and Economic Livelihoods of all Solomon Islanders”. The NDS recognises that the key to growth and progress of the people of Solomon Islands lies within sustainable economic development. Sustainable growth is the only way to guarantee a reasonable standard of living for all Solomon Islanders. Economic growth and improved service delivery are the basis of the strategy in the immediate future.

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