The CDF-funded Parakasi Police Station at the South Vella La Vella Constituency Economic Growth Centre (CEGC) in Vonunu, Western Province, was officially handed over to the RSIPF and the community in August 2023. The police station now brings policing services accessible and closer to the people and communities of South Vella La Vella.
MRD CHARTS NEW PATH FOR RURAL PROSPERITY WITH ECONOMIC GROWTH CENTRES
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has begun developing a policy framework to establish Constituency Economic Growth Centres (CEGCs) at strategic sites across Solomon Islands.
Minister for Rural Development, Hon. Danial Waneoroa, announced the initiative in Parliament last week.
“In further support for rural development, it is earmarked under my Ministry to work towards establishing Constituency Economic Growth Centres in strategic sites in our constituencies throughout Solomon Islands,” he said.
Minister Waneoroa said the initiative is grounded in the principle that development must be equitable, benefiting the majority of the population rather than a select few.
“All citizens of this nation aspire for a good life — the role of government is to facilitate and create the conducive environment for this to take place,” he said.
He confirmed that MRD has already begun work on the policy framework, which will guide the rollout of CEGCs nationwide.
“The policy framework intends to provide the guidelines and clarity on how this is to be rolled out in the constituencies, and giving clear policy definitions on what CEGC entails.”
Minister Waneoroa called on the Government and all constituencies to support and work with MRD to implement these activities and processes in 2026.
The CDGCs are envisioned as decentralized administrative, commercial, and industrial hubs designed to bring governance, social services, and economic opportunities closer to the rural populace. To ensure a structured, transparent, and sustainable rollout of these centres, MRD has identified the development of a comprehensive CDGC Policy Strategy and Implementation Framework as a key policy priority for 2026, and has already commenced work on it.
– MRD Press