MNPDC Minister, Trevor Manemahaga, presenting the copy of the dossier to the Prime Minister.
Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan 2026 Dossier Launched to Drive National Infrastructure Development
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has reached a major milestone in national planning with the launch of the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) 2026 Dossier.
Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, launched the 70-page document, which outlines the top national infrastructure projects for 2026 at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel on Monday.
This document consolidates over SBD$19 billion of unfunded infrastructure needs into a single and prioritized database designed to unlock economic potential across all provinces.
The development of the 2026 Dossier marks a shift from fragmented to strategic national infrastructure planning.
The MNPDC, with support from the Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) and the SINIIP Sub-committee, used a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) framework that evaluate investment proposals based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, assess social, economic and environmental impacts that are often difficult to monetize and align every project to the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035 and the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) policy pillars.
During the launching, Prime Minister Manele emphasized that the selection process used is evidence-based.
“It (dossier) provides a clear, prioritized plan that makes it easier for our development partners to support projects delivering the best outcomes for our people,” Prime Minister Manele said.
The 2026 SINIIP Dossier targets five critical sectors that will improve the quality of life for all Solomon Islanders.
- Enhance connectivity across every province of the Solomon Islands.
- Expand renewable energy and digital services.
- Improve health and education facilities.
- Protect public health through better waste management.
- Support fisheries, agriculture and commerce to enhance climate resilience.
The MNPDC acknowledges the vital partnership of line ministries, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), provincial governments, the business sector and development partners including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and the governments of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the USA and the European Union for their support toward this undertaking.
As the Solomon Islands prepares for its 50th Independence anniversary in 2028 and graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2027, the SINIIP Dossier stands as a national compact for inclusive prosperity.
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