About the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination is one of the key Ministries of the Solomon Islands Government. The Ministry plays an important role in assisting the Government to develop national development strategies, medium term development plans and annual development budgets.
The Ministry also strives to coordinate development policies, programmes and projects that address and achieve the development needs and aspirations of the people of the Solomon Islands.
Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination
Hon. Rexon Ramofafia
Welcome to The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination.
Our Mission is to provide strategic direction and credible and sound advice to the Government in promoting the development of the Solomon Islands through collaborative participation with all stakeholders.
“Developing the Solomon Islands through Partnership”
Our Services
Ministry services include:
- Preparation of national development plans and developing budget allocations.
- Mobilising, managing and coordinating Official Development Assistance in strategic partnership with all development partners (including operation of the National Authorizing Office [NAO]).
- Evaluating the progress of implementing national development plans, annual development budgets, and building capacity of Monitoring and Evaluation activities across the Government sector.
- Supporting Ministries to develop, implement and monitor development programs in the Social Development and Governance Sector. This includes responsibility for national population policy and national human resource development.
- Support Ministries to develop, implement and monitor development programs in the Economic and Productive Sectors.
- Managing and monitoring the use of the Ministry’s human and financial resources both efficiently and effectively.
- Supporting the coordination of disaster recovery.
- Managing the implementation of the Rural Development Programme (RDP).
To achieve its mission, the Ministry delivers services through its six (6) Divisions.
Divisions and Departments
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination consists of six divisions and two programmes (the NAO, hosted by one of the Divisions and RDP). Together, all are responsible to perform and carry out the core mandates of the Ministry.
The Executive Management
The Executive Management Team is headed by the Permanent Secretary and is supported by two Under Secretaries acting as Group Leaders. The Human Resource Manager and Financial Controller make up the remainder of the team.
Corporate Services Division
The Corporate Services Division supports the Ministry by providing efficient and effective administration support services to technical divisions and ensures the Ministry achieves its vision and mandates.
They also ensure that compliance is maintained in accordance with the Financial Instruction, General Orders, Public Financial Management, Public Service Regulation Act 1998, and Guiding Principles in the National Constitution.
This Division comprises the HR & Admin Support Unit along with the Finance and Accounts Unit.
Development Cooperation and NAO Division
The Development Cooperation and NAO Division supports the Ministry in mobilising, managing and co-ordinating Official Development Assistance and other external aid to ensure integration and alignment with the Government’s development priorities, strategies and delivery systems.
They also provide policy advice on development cooperation and management, operate as a focal point of contact for development partner organisations, and work within international and regional frameworks on aid effectiveness.
The Division also hosts the Office of the National Authorising Officer of the European Development Fund (EDF) in the Solomon Islands in accordance with the responsibilities and obligations of the Cotonou Agreement.
Strategic Planning and Budget Allocation Division
This Division supports the Ministry by working with Government Ministries, development partners and other agencies to prepare and couple national development plans and programmes. This includes the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2035, the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and the Annual Development Budget.
Programme Quality Division
The Programme Quality Division supports the Ministry to implement, monitor and evaluate progress on a number of national development plans and programmes. This includes the 20-year National Development Strategy, the 5-year rolling Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and the annual Development Budget.
Social Development and Governance Sector Division
The Social Development and Governance Sector Division supports the Ministry in building, fostering and strengthening the partnership between the Ministry itself and other designated Ministries in the Social Development and Governance sectors.
Economic and Productive Sector Division
This Division supports the Ministry in building, fostering and strengthening the partnership between the Ministry itself and designated Ministries in the Economic and Productive sectors. This is mainly within the subsectors of natural resources, economy and infrastructure development, finance and trade, and environmental and disaster risk.
Rural Development Programme (RDP)
This Programme is a 5-year (2015-2020) SIG national programme implemented by the Ministry to improve the basic infrastructure and services in the rural areas and to strengthen the linkages between small farming households and markets.
Documents and Links
Documents
- NDS Review Consultation Memo
- Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2016-2035
- Solomon Islands Aid Management and Development Cooperation Policy
- Solomon Islands National Investment and Infrastructure Plan (SINIIP)
- Development Finance Assessment Report (DFA)
- Solomon Islands Integrated Financial Framework (SIIFF)
MNPDC Key Reform 2023
Express Directory
Here you will find the direct contact details for relevant staff at The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination. Please feel free to get in touch should you have any queries you wish to discuss.
Telephone | Switch Board: 38255 / 38256 | Telephone Extension |
HQ and Corporate Services Division |
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Minister | Rexson Ramofafia | 203 |
Permanent Secretary | Susan Sulu Dhari | 202 |
Under Secretary SPPQG | 205 | |
Under Secretary PDCMG | Roy Mae | 220 |
Human Resource Manager | Gladys Asitewa | 210 |
Executive Personal Secretary | Joy Hou | 201 |
Assistant Admin | Clera Tahili | 209 |
Reception Officer | 200 | |
Logistics Officer | Eddie Kwanairara | 216 |
Senior Admin | Andrew Paneoa | 216 |
FC/NAO | Harry Kereseka | Direct Line: 39104 |
NAO Office Assistant | Morrison Filia | Direct Line: 39104 |
Financial Controller | Judith Sisiolo | 212 |
Principal Accountant | Freda Anisulas | 222 |
Development Cooperation and NAO Division |
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Director | Samuel Wara | 214 |
Chief Planning Officer Multilateral | Willie Ningalo | 208 |
Chief Planning Officer Bilateral | Matsuko Pelomo | 208 |
Principal Planning Officer Multilateral | Teiba Mamu | 208 |
Principal Planning Officer Bilateral | Trudy Ramo | 208 |
Deputy Head NAO | Tammie Joshua | Direct Line: 39104 |
NAO FP/Officer | Joycelyn West | Direct Line: 39104 |
Strategic Planning and Budget Allocation Division |
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Director | Michael Pasikeni | 211 |
Chief Planning Officer | Alice Kale | 211 |
Chief Planning Officer | 206 | |
Principal Planning Officer | Dan Leni | 206 |
Principal Planning Officer | Gebby Yai | 211 |
Program Quality Division |
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Director | 215 | |
Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Officer | Elton Etega | 215 |
Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer | Elizabeth Pepena | 215 |
Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer | Ollie Pokana Ofea | 215 |
Social Development and Governance Sector Division |
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Director | Samuel Aruhu | 207 |
Chief Planning Officer | Darlin Ramo | 218 |
Principal Planning Officer | Naomi Polahi | 204 |
Principal Planning Officer | Lyn Vaike | 218 |
Principal Planning Officer | Philip Sukibuka | 204 |
Principal Planning Officer | Francis Sulua | 204 |
Economic and Productive Sector Division |
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Director | Nicola Kaua | 221 |
Chief Planning Officer | Mathew Walekoro | 221 |
Principal Planning Officer – Economic and Finance | Serena Tabiru | 219 |
Principal Planning Officer – Risk and Resilience Officer | Hellen Maebuta | 219 |
Principal Planning Officer – Infrastructure | Anthony Vahi | 213 |
Location
If you’re in the Solomon Islands and wish to visit us, our office location is provided below for your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you.