United Nation Development Program’s (UNDP) through its Gov4Res Project has financially support the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination’s (MNPDC) communication unit.
This is to help support the implementation of its communication activities and messaging efforts, a statement issued by the Ministry said, Thursday.
The support includes purchase of multimedia equipment, awareness and engagement activities, branding, advertisements/publications, radio programs and event live broadcast.
The presentation was held on Friday.
In a statement MNPDC) acknowledges with appreciation the support from UNDP.
While acknowledging the UNDP’s Gov4Res project, Permanent Secretary (PS) Dr Melchior Mataki said MNPDC recognises the value of effective communications both internally and externally.
“With that support, we can start on implementing the ministry’s communication activities planned for this year and next year through our communication unit.
“This will help us to effectively inform, promote and enhance the visibility of our programmes to stakeholders, partners and the general public.
“As the central government agency responsible for national development planning and national development budget, MNPDC is committed to transparency and accountability in what it does, and consider it is important that there is a shared public understanding of its work in developing our nation,” PS Dr Mataki said.
On Friday, UNDP Gov4Res Project Manager officially handed over the media equipment purchased with the Gov4Res project funds.
The includes a Mini Mac with M2 pro chip, monitor and accessories, Canon 5D Mark iv camera with wide and long lenses and camera mics.
“UNDP recognise the critical role the MNPDC plays in ensuring the integration of climate and disaster risks, gender equality, disability and social inclusion into the development budget and planning process.
“We trust that this contribution to the Communication Unit will support the ministry with monitoring and evaluation of the NDS implementation, awareness raising, and communicating the importance of mainstreaming risk into government planning processes,” said UNDP Gov4Res Project Manager Ms. Nicola Glendining.
MNPDC is committing to putting effective communications and media engagements at the centre of our work to continuously enhance visibility of Solomon Islands’ development, budgeting and planning processes and official development assistance.
