MPG to receive $11 million PCDF funding

BY SAMIE WAIKORI

AUKI

The Malaita Provincial Government (MPG) is set to receive $11 million in funding from the national government through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) program this year.

This allocation follows the province’s recent qualification for the PCDF program after nearly three years of disqualification from this critical government funding initiative.

Malaita Provincial Secretary, Mr. Eric George, announced the funding after attending a Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) meeting in Honiara, where the PCDF program was a key topic of discussion.

George confirmed Malaita Province’s $11 million allocation, commending the collective efforts that led to passing the recent PCDF assessment.

However, he emphasized that further improvements are necessary, particularly in areas that affect the performance measures of the PCDF program.

“The province hasn’t done enough, as reflected in the recent assessment report, but qualifying for the PCDF program is far better than being disqualified,” George admitted.

He explained that the $11 million funding is based on the points scored by the province in meeting the minimum conditions of the PCDF program, with higher-scoring provinces receiving larger allocations.

George stressed the importance of improving the province’s performance in future assessments and highlighted the need for a disciplined approach in utilizing the $11 million funding effectively.