PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele believes in the power of collaborative efforts to drive national development and thereby emphasised that the national government and development partners cannot achieve development progress in the nation alone.
He made these remarks at the handover ceremony of the Rainwater Drinking Facility Project for Lilika Community High School (CHS) in Isabel Province at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara last week.
The project proposal’s success was attributed to collaborative efforts by the national government, the recipient school and community as well as individuals.
“When I became Prime Minister, I stated that the development of Solomon Islands requires the participation of all stakeholders: the government, the private sector, churches, non-governmental organisations and communities,” PM Manele said.
“The government cannot do everything alone. Our development partners cannot do everything alone. We need the participation and contribution of all stakeholders, including NGOs (Non-Government Organisations), churches, private sector organisations and educational institutions like universities. They all contribute to improving the livelihood of our people and our country,” he added.
The Lilika CHS Rainwater Project was sponsored by the digital currency community BTCMOBICK of Korea.
PM Manele thanked Korea for its support to the school in his constituency of Kia-Hograno-Havulei.
“I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partners from Korea, some of whom are here this afternoon. Their presence demonstrates commitment and dedication,” PM Manele said.
Some of the partners present included Professor Hyunju Park from Seoul National University, Jeryeon Yoo, the BTCMOBICK Community representative and other BTCMOBICK members.
The Rainwater Project will address water shortage problem faced by the school and surrounding communities of Lilika CHS.
By LACHLAN SHYVES EDDIE
Solomon Star, Honiara
