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Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Performance Indicators Timeframe Responsible macroeconomic and fiscal management Finalise and institutionalise new development budget process to better align resources to priorities.

MFEM/MPM • New Development Budget process implemented 2010 Planning Long, Acting Short The Government’s Policy Priorities for 2009-12 Governance Maintain prudent budget management practices at all levels of government.

Maintain sound and stable monetary Policy.


Pursue a higher real economic growth rate Strengthen the legal regime governing the appropriation and use of public funds.

MFEM Payroll Cost maintained at the manageable level MFEM Adequate resources made available for operational expenditure.
• Any deficit should not exceed 3% of the overall ongoing budget • Sustainable debt level in relation to GDP maintained • Stable financial system maintained ongoing ongoing • Maintain at least 5% average real GDP growth 2009-2012 over the four-year period • Revised PFEM Act presented to Parliament • Finance Regulation 2.2 report submitted • Compliance with PFEM Act and regulations 2009 2009 ongoing enhanced • Review of the whole taxation system completed • Link between the PSC, Department of Finance and 2009 2009 line Ministries strengthened • Financial Service Bureaus established • Stronger control of payroll • An increased proportion of government budget allocated for operational expenditure 2009 2010 1 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Performance Indicators Timeframe Strengthen accountability and transparency in public offices and institutions.
Strengthen government procurement and disposal of assets MFEM • Contracts and Tenders Act and supporting 2009 procedures and practices Reviewed • Development partners have more confidence in 2010 and use government processes to finance project related activities Revive the public accounts committee.
MPM • Public accounts committee convened on a regular 2009 basis Implement recommendations of the Ombudsman Review Report MPM Develop or amend relevant laws to hold Political Leaders and bureaucrats accountable to their decision.
Revisit government ability to pursue legal recourse for financial loss • Ombudsman Act amended to ensure Ombudsman 2009 reports can be used as evidence • Capacity building program in place • Leadership Tribunal established 2010 2011 MPM • Laws enacted or amended MJSW/MPM/MFEM • Government recovered at least 30% of ongoing outstanding financial losses Strengthen the capacity of the Auditor General’s Office.
MPM/MFEM Review the performance of state owned entities (SOEs) and where necessary abolish or institute reforms as required MFEM/MPM • Auditor General appointed • Technical support program in place • Active audit work program developed and implemented • Targeted SOEs reviewed and reformed • Government’s financial exposure to SOEs reduced • SOEs Act Passed by Parliament Abolish or Privatise non-performing SOEs MFEM/MPM • Government shares in SOEs sold 2009 2009-2011 2009 2010 2 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Performance Indicators Timeframe Decentralisation through more effective utilisation of human resources Review Governance Structure and status of the six Provinces MOIA/MPM Develop Urbanisation Policy to improve urban management Stability of government Promote political stability MPM Review Government Ministerial structure.
Strengthening of a Professional and Robust Foreign Services Institutional Strengthening of Foreign Services in line with Foreign Service Act MOFA/MPM Explore opportunities to expand bilateral relations Review Vanuatu’s membership to regional and international organisations Facilitate appointment of Ni Vanuatu to foreign Missions • Role of the Secretary General strengthened • Coordination and Planning improved • Decentralisation Act improved • Minister declaration made on potential urban areas subject to physical planning Act 2010 2012 • Key positions in Province/Municipal be made 2009/10 permanent • • Relevant Constitutional Review committee recommendations implemented.
Political parties legislation passed by parliament • Government Act Amended • People’s Representation Acts Reviewed • Government’s Ministry structure reviewed and rationalised • Appointment of heads of missions made in accordance with the foreign service Act • Technical cooperation agreement with non- traditional donors established • Contribution to regional/international organisation rationalised in line with ESCAP review recommendations 2009 2010 2012 2010 2009 • Legislations to accommodate career diplomatic 2010 services amended 3 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Land Performance Indicators Timeframe Equitable and sustainable development of land while ensuring the heritage of future generations Implement key recommendations of the national land summit especially sustainable utilisation of land by Ni Vanuatu.
1Strengthen Land laws Act to increase transparency in land lease decisions.

MLNR • Land reform program implemented to ensure: 2012 o Better-informed collective customary decision- making.

o Participatory land governance.

o More effective and efficient enabling services.

o More efficient utilisation of land resources • Law amended to increase transparency and reduce opportunities for corruption in the use of ministerial powers in land disputes.
MLNR • Government capacity to acquire land for public 2009-2010 interest enhanced Strengthen the capacity of the MLNR to formulate and implement land policies and laws.

MLNR • MLNR restructured to better cope with workload; 2012 increase resource allocation to MLNR Promote sustainable environment MLNR/MOIA • EIA carried out in all development 2009 Reliable and accessible infrastructure services Strengthening the institutional capacity of MIPU MIPU • Capacity building program in place.
• Better infrastructure policies and implementation 2009 • National Disaster management Plan implemented Ongoing Infrastructure Rehabilitate and maintain the national road network to facilitate economic growth and service delivery.

plans • Resources committed to road maintenance Ongoing expanded.

• Use of private sector and local communities for road works and employment creation in rural areas increased.
2009-2012 1 Although this is a governance issue, for monitoring purpose it is preferred to be under land section.

4 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Performance Indicators Timeframe Ensure vigorous telecommunications competition continues to drive lower prices and greater access Ensure that power is more widely available at a fair price.

Explore/expand and invest on potential renewable energy sources.
Improve shipping, wharf and storage facilities MIPU/Telecoms Regulator • Permanent independent regulator established • UAP Fund used to extend subsidised telecoms services to remote areas • New telecommunications legislation presented to Parliament • SPIN and E-Government programs successfully completed • Competition in the telecommunications industry sustained.

MLNR/URA/MIPU • Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) maintains effective regulatory oversight.

• Power tariff reviewed.


• Luganville concession re-tendered MLNR/URA • Access and rural electrification programs increased.

2009 2009 2010 Ongoing ongoing 2009 2009 2009 MIPU • Policy, legal, institutional and governance of the 2011 domestic shipping industry strengthened.

• Management and oversight of current stevedoring 2011 concession agreements improved.

• Strategy for long-term wharf and stevedoring 2010 services developed and embarked on.
• Feasibility study on the need to establish an inland ports completed Expansion/Construction of new international airport MIPU/MTBD • Feasibility study completed.

Upgrading of Domestic Airstrips MIPU • Airstrip identified and funding secured Review the Air services/upper air space agreement MIPU/MTBD • New agreements signed.
2010 2010 2010 2010 5 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Performance Indicators Timeframe Support the productive sectors as an engine for investment, economic growth and employment Improved Productive sector institutional capacities MTBD/MPM • Fully-fledged Department of Trade and Industry 2009 established.
Productive Sector Improve farmers’ access to markets and information MTBD/MNBD • Information, market access and facilities, especially between and within Provinces improved 2010 Improve access to credit facilities through existing commercial and micro credit schemes MTBD/MNBD • Support to microfinance programs enhanced 2011 Institutional Strengthening of DARD, Fisheries, and Forestry Extension Services.
MAQFF • Capacity building program in place for DARD, Forestry and Fisheries extension services Restructure and strengthen Quarantine Services to facilitate export growth MAQFF • Capacity building program in place to ensure compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary requirements 2010 2010 Provide institutional strengthening for livestock services MAQFF/MLNR • Organic certification program enhanced • Cattle industry strategy and investment program 2011 developed Implement recommendation of the review of Copra industry MAQFF/MLNR • Coconut industry rehabilitation program 2009 established Encourage Tourism as an important source of Foreign Exchange Earner MTDB/MAQFF • Increased arrival of tourists and trickling effects to Ongoing all communities 6 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Performance Indicators Timeframe Ensure quality of education for all.
Improve the quality of education.

Phase out compulsory primary school contributions and replace with increased grants direct to schools Human Resource Development MoE • Vanuatu education sector strategy implemented through SWAP 2009 • Review completed with the view to established an 2009/10 education assessment and quality authority • System of approved school bank accounts established; supporting audit, training and public awareness programs are in place.
2010 • Compulsory school contributions replaced by increased grants direct to schools Create better environment for employment opportunities Increase human resource capacity in critical areas for Vanuatu’s development MOE/MPM • National Human Resource Development Plan 2010 2010 developed • Scholarship priorities and selection management 2009 reviewed • Government and donors contributions to 2009-2012 scholarship increased Expand trade skills development MOE and MYDT • Number of certified technical and tertiary training 2011 Expand seasonal worker and other overseas employment opportunities MOIA institutions increased • Range of credible technical and vocational training programs increased.
• New study facilities for Year 14 Francophone completed • Continued growth and success of the RSE scheme with New Zealand • Arrangements for seasonal labour scheme with Australia established • Opportunities for skilled migration expanded • Localisation policy enforced 2012 2009 ongoing 2010 7 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency MYDST Support and Strengthen holistic development of youth and the conduct and development of quality sports for all.
Improve access, quality, relevance, management and delivery of skills development for effective participation in national, regional and global markets Performance Indicators Timeframe • • The authority over the Technical and Vocational education and training subsector is clarified and defined.

2009 Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act developed and finalized.

2010 • National Policy and Strategic Action plan on Technical and Vocational Education and Training developed and implemented.
2010/2011 • Youth Employment Opportunities plan developed and implemented 2010 Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Training MYDST • Management restructuring to a fully 2009 established and fledged Ministry of Youth, Sports and Training • New Office facilities at National and 2010/2011 Provincial HQs completed • National Youth Strategic Plan 2009 – 2019 2009 developed and implemented • National Sports and Recreation Strategic 2009/2010 Plan 2009 – 2019 developed and implemented • National Youth Act developed and finalized • National Sports and Recreation Act 2010 developed 8 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Health Performance Indicators Timeframe Investing in a Healthy Vanuatu Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Health MOH • New National Health Policy and structure finalised 2009 and implemented.
• Achieved the following Millennium Development 2009-2012 Strengthen the delivery of basic health services to all, in remote, rural and urban areas.
Vigorously control and progressively eliminate malaria from Vanuatu Invest in training and supporting the health workforce, particularly nurses to staff rural facilities Goals: • • • Reduced Child Mortality Improved Maternal Health Combat HIV/AIDS and Malaria • Resource allocation to favour community health (away from central hospitals and administration) rebalanced • Health Infrastructure improved • Reach of essential health services to remote areas increased 2009-2012 2009-2012 • Immunisation levels increased, supply of essential 2009-2010 medications to health facilities maintained • By 2014, eliminate malaria from TAFEA, stop all deaths and decrease nation-wide incidence to 7/1000 from 23.3/1000 in 2007 2009-2011 • Numbers of nurses trained and engaged increased– staffing shortfalls at rural facilities reduced 2011 9 Policy Priority Strategy Implementing agency Security Performance Indicators Timeframe Strengthen security and the rule of law.
Strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies.
MOIA/MJSW • Public confidence in law enforcement agencies 2009-2010 restored Institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Justice for effective oversight of judicial services MJSW/MPM • Law and order maintained • National Strategy Action Plan for Justice Sector 2009 developed • Backlog of outstanding criminal and civil cases reduced • Construction of new correctional facilities 2009 completed • Construction of new court house embarked on • Review of security 2010-2011 2009 Ministry of Education Ministry of Prime Minister Abbreviation MLNR Ministry of Land and Natural resources MPM MFEM Ministry of Finance and Economic Management MOE MYDST Ministry of Youth Development, Sports and Training MOIA Ministry of Internal Affairs MJSW Ministry of Justice and Social Welfare MTDB Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Business Development MIPU Ministry of Infrastructure and public Utilities MOFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOH Ministry of Health MNBD Ministry of Ni-Vanuatu, Cooperative and Business Development MAQFF Ministry of Agriculture, Quarantine, Fisheries and Forestry URA NBV Utility Regulatory Authority National Bank of Vanuatu 10