Source: Solomon Islands Government Ministry of Rural Development
MONDAY 10TH AUGUST, 2026
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) is one of the 24 ministries within the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) machinery. MRD is established on the 28th September, 2007.
Its core mandates as contained under Legal Notice 164 in accordance with the Constitution of Solomon Islands is to oversee the effective planning and implementation of Government’s Rural Development Policies.
Our vision is to ensure all rural Solomon Islanders become meaningfully participated in development activities to improve their social and economic livelihood.
Minister for Rural Development Honourable Daniel Waneoroa says the Ministry’s policy intentions and reforms are aimed at empowering rural constituencies and communities, central to building national resilience and inclusive growth.
“Our rural communities are where the majority of our people live and build their livelihoods,” he said.
Speaking in Parliament last week, Waneoroa said strengthening communities and families through development interventions has a strong correlation to a stronger, peaceful and prosperous nation.
“In undertaking these interventions, implementation of the Constituency Development Funds Act 2023 is paramount to ensure legitimacy for the systems of delivery, including efficiency and effectiveness,” he said.
On capacity, Waneoroa said the Ministry continues to prioritise developing the capacity of constituency officers, including at community level, to ensure the legislative and administrative reforms under the CDF are well understood.
He added that information sharing is also important, noting that keeping constituents informed on projects around the country is key to ensuring all citizens are included.
“In ensuring information is passed down into our communities throughout the country, MRD continues to implement its civic and community awareness program through community visits, as well as other media, including our weekly radio program and social media,” he said.