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.
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