By RODRICK DESURI

AUKI

People in the rural communities of the Kwaio region, Malaita Province are calling for income generating projects.

Income generating projects include seaweed farming, piggery, poultry, fuel depot, and farming tools and equipment and building equipment.

A community elder in West Kwaio, Andrew Safita said these projects are regarded as ‘active projects’ and all constituency offices should prioritise them for the rural communities in their constituencies using the Rural Constituency Development Fund.

He said when people receive active projects, they will get engaged, earn income from it, and can afford anything that they want rather than running after MPs for free cash.

“They can afford important things like school fees, church and community contributions, and family essential basic needs.

“Also, we will engage our young school dropouts, women, and children who have nothing to do in our communities,” he said.

He stated that giving out projects like housing schemes and solar initiatives is making people lazy and causes them to wait for free cash giveaways every time.

Meanwhile, Security Officer Stewart Kaimauri also echoed the same sentiment, saying leaders need to work together with the rural communities.

He mentioned that in the Baegu Asifola constituency, the Member of Parliament should work together and make careful observations.

“In Asifola, most rural people live along the coastal areas. They should be given projects like seaweed farming,” he stressed.

He emphasized that training is what needs to be facilitated to broaden their skills and knowledge about such projects.

“We have line ministries and aid donors, and this is where our leaders seek funding for such projects and training,” he said.

He added that through these projects, rural communities can be supported in many different ways to improve their livelihoods.

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