BY CHRIS ALEX

The East Makira Constituency Office (EMC) has announced that a major constituency tour will take place next week as part of efforts to strengthen development planning and ensure transparency in the use of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources.

Speaking during a radio talkback show on the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) earlier this week, Constituency Development Officer (CDO) Timan Tauni confirmed the tour will focus on conducting comprehensive constituency profiling across East Makira.

“The tour is part of a mechanism introduced by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) to support transparency, accountability, inclusivity and equity in how CDF funds are utilized,” Mr Tauni said.

“It is crucial for identifying community needs and setting development priorities.”

The announcement comes after the EMC successfully submitted its 2024 CDF Annual Report to MRD earlier this month.

The tour will involve three teams led by constituency officials, who will visit all wards within East Makira. The information gathered will be used to inform the constituency’s development plans and improve the implementation of future CDF-funded projects.

“This report is very important as it spells out the CDF spendings for EMC in 2024.

“This report will also enable EMC to access the CDF 2025 Budget for its implementation this year.

“Importantly MRD Monitoring & Evaluation Unit will use this report to monitor and access all the project recipients for year 2024.

“We are calling on all residents of East Makira to cooperate and provide the necessary support to our officers during this process.”

Tauni said active participation from all community members is vital to achieving the constituency’s development goals and ensuring that no one is left behind.

“This is about building a stronger, more responsive East Makira. Everyone’s voice matters,” he said.

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