Minister for Rural Development Honourable Daniel Waneoroa
says the Ministry’s policy intentions and reforms are aimed
at empowering rural constituencies and communities, central
to building national resilience and inclusive
growth.
“Our rural communities are where the majority
of our people live and build their livelihoods,” he
said.
Speaking in Parliament last week, Waneoroa said
strengthening communities and families through development
interventions has a strong correlation to a stronger,
peaceful and prosperous nation.
“In undertaking these
interventions, implementation of the Constituency
Development Funds Act 2023 is paramount to ensure legitimacy
for the systems of delivery, including efficiency and
effectiveness,” he said.
On capacity, Waneoroa said
the Ministry continues to prioritise developing the capacity
of constituency officers, including at community level, to
ensure the legislative and administrative reforms under the
CDF are well understood.
He added that information
sharing is also important, noting that keeping constituents
informed on projects around the country is key to ensuring
all citizens are included.
“In ensuring information is
passed down into our communities throughout the country, MRD
continues to implement its civic and community awareness
program through community visits, as well as other media,
including our weekly radio program and social media,” he
said.
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