The North Guadalcanal Constituency (NGC) office has successfully concluded a comprehensive leadership summit and training that charted a clear course for the strategic rollout of its Constituency Development Programme (CDP) across its 12 designated Economic Zones.
The high-level forum, hosted in Komporo village on October 11th – 12th, 2025, was hailed as ‘impressive’ by the Ministry of Rural Development’s (MRD).
The summit’s primary objectives were to unite constituency leaders, foster cohesive teamwork, and equip them with a robust understanding of their roles and responsibilities as mandated by the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Act 2023.
This capacity-building initiative marks a critical step in translating the legislative framework into tangible and practical progress.
In his keynote address, the NGC Member of Parliament and Minister for Health, Honourable Dr. Paul Bosawai, emphasized that the leadership submit is firmly rooted in the provisions of the CDF Act 2023.
“This summit convened our Village Development Officers (VDOs) and the Constituency Development Committee (CDC), the very structures institutionalised by the new CDF legislation,” Honourable Dr. Bosawai said.
“Through this collaborative framework, we will anchor our development agenda,” he added.
The Honourable Minister also explained NGC’s inclusive, four-pillar governance structure, designed to ensure broad-based representation.
“Our model integrates national governance, which I represent (MP), provincial governance through our Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs), religious governance, and traditional governance. Together, these pillars constitute our CDC, ensuring every voice is heard in our development journey.”
Hon. Dr. Bosawai also unveiled the NGC Governance Framework, a strategic plan detailing how village communities, Wards, and the Constituency at large can organise to implement meaningful and sustainable development initiatives.
“Operating without a proper, transparent system is a disservice to our people. Without such a framework, our discussions about development remain merely theoretical. This structure is the bedrock upon which we will build tangible progress for North Guadalcanal,” he emphasized.
Linking the governance framework to economic empowerment, Hon. Dr. Bosawai highlighted the 12 Economic Zones launched in June 2025, an initiative strategically designed to bolster the constituency’s cash economy, thereby creating greater opportunities for rural advancement for the betterment of NGC communities and the country as a whole.
“In our rural context, a vibrant cash economy is indispensable. It catalyses financial inclusion, sustains local enterprises, and provides a practical and reliable medium of exchange, especially in areas where digital infrastructure is still emerging. For our communities, a cash-based system remains the most accessible and functional economic driver,” the Honourable Minister highlighted.
The two-day summit also served as a platform for transparency and accountability, during which the constituency office presented its audited financial report for the 2024 CDF funding, while the chairpersons of the 12 Economic Zones delivered progress reports on their first four months of operational activities.
The MRD’s participation came at the official invitation of NGC, with the ministry’s team led by Director of Governance Noel Matea delivering detailed presentations on the CDF Act 2023, as well as critical topics such as public financial management and budgeting.
This engagement was aimed at empowering leaders to align their development planning and implementation with national legal and policy standards.
Director Matea emphasized the critical importance of this direct collaboration. “For the Ministry, this dialogue is essential.
“Constituencies are our primary stakeholders in the implementation of the CDF program. Ensuring their leaders are equipped with accurate and factual information is paramount to the success of rural development nationwide,” he said.
Mr. Matea, on behalf of the Ministry, commended Hon. Dr. Bosawai and the NGC constituency office for their proactive and systematic approach to development, as well as for setting a precedent in promoting collaborative efforts toward rural growth across the country.
He further affirmed the Ministry’s unwavering support and commitment to partnering with all 50 constituencies to ensure meaningful participation in the national rural development agenda.
“The MRD is profoundly impressed with the NGC constituency office, as they are amongst other constituencies that submit their complete acquittal/financial report for the 2024 CDF funding. This sets a commendable benchmark for financial accountability and good governance across all constituencies.”