The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) has begun a review of the Solomon Islands National Infrastructure Investment Plan (SINIIP) to ensure major projects are better prioritised and aligned with national development goals.
A national workshop was held on 13 August, bringing together senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development partners and NGOs to validate and rank unfunded infrastructure projects.
Permanent Secretary Brian Lenga said infrastructure remained vital to driving sustainable and inclusive growth, adding that a well-prioritised project pipeline was essential for guiding national development.
The updated SINIIP will set out a clear process for assembling and prioritising projects in line with the National Development Strategy. The review is being led by experts from the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) alongside international consultants.
During the workshop, participants examined potential projects, discussed prioritisation criteria and learned how to prepare Project Screening Notes to ensure proposals are investment-ready.
The revised plan will serve as a framework for prioritising large-scale capital investments across sectors including transport, energy, water and sanitation. MNPDC acknowledged the support of the Asian Development Bank and PRIF in the process.
The workshop’s findings will shape the final list of national priority projects and the preparation of a government-endorsed dossier for funding consideration.
Deputy Secretary Roy Mae thanked participants for their input and encouraged them to continue providing project information to strengthen the plan.
