UN General Assembly
2010

proliferation of global action plans but a paucity of action. For this reason, Nauru has relied more on its domestic institutions and bilateral partners than on multilateral governance solutions. Nauru turned a corner in 2005 when it adopted its National Sustainable Development Strategy, commonly known to us as our NSDS. Under that plan we have made significant progress across most sectors. Our financial system is now more transparent and Government more accountable. Most importantly, we have restored some measures of security for our citizens: expanded public health programmes, new and refurbished schools, updated curriculum and more teachers. Power is more reliable and its usage more efficient. Regular air and maritime travel has been restored, and we have seen major improvements in our communications system. Most of the gains in the past five years have been the result of our own efforts, largely supported by bilateral development partners targeting our national plans. However, our journey is far from over. Our NSDS lays out a clear path forward to aid independence based on our national circumstances and