A two-day consultation to chart and shape the future of agriculture sector development in Solomon Islands is currently underway at the National Hosting Authority (NHA) Conference room at the Sports City, KGVI in East Honiara.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in collaboration with its key partners and stakeholders hosts the consultation to get invaluable inputs and insights towards the formulation of a new-angled Agriculture Sector Development Policy (ASDP) that will transform agriculture into a resilient, sustainable, and profitable sector that benefits all Solomon Islanders.
The consultation which commenced Tuesday until Wednesday (21st August), convened together officials from various government ministries and stakeholders including senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Central Bank of Solomon Islands, livestock and crop farmers, agriculture commodity exporters and importers, gender and people with special needs, value adding stakeholders and the private sectors.
The consultation was officially opened by the MAL Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi.
“I am honoured to welcome you all to this important two-day consultation on Agriculture Sector Development Policy.
“This gathering marks a pivotal moment in our journey to shape the future of agriculture in the Solomon Islands—a sector that is not just the backbone of our economy but the lifeblood of our communities,” Minister Wasi said when delivering his official remarks.
Hon. Minister Wasi highlighted that at the heart of this policy are two overarching directions by the Government for National Unit and Transformation (GNUT) and these are; to empower our young people, women, and vulnerable groups, fostering a new generation of productive farmers who are equipped to lead our sector into the future and to truly make agriculture the economic backbone for Solomon Islands.
Source: MAL Media
Participants during the first day of consultation.
In the group are representatives from People with Special needs making inputs to the policy during a group activity session.
Some of the participants during the first day of consultation.
Participants making inputs during a group activity.
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