THE GOVERNMENT’S COMPREHENSIVE REFORM PROGRAM MATRIX1¹^{2004 - 2006}

Overall Objective: (I) To Enhance and Promote Sustainable economy Development through policy and institutional changes; (ii) to promote private-sector led sustainable growth; and (iii) to strengthen institutions relating to good governance and reform in the public sector, including the civil service;

CRP MATRIX: PART A: FACILITATE THE ROLE OF PRINATE SECTOR IN LEADING THE ECONOMY

1. An economic environment that encourages investment and growth

1.1 Maintain macroeconomic stability

(i) Adhere to fiscal targets announ-

ced in Budget;

(ii) Conduct monetary policy so as

to maintain confidence in the

vatu by maintaining:

· Reserve requirement

· Stable Interest rate

MFEM

RBV

Ongoing

· Quarterly reporting

· On a quarterly basis

Unstable political and economic environment is a big risk to the macroeconomic stability

1.2 Establish certainty about the nature and scope of government activities

(i) Review the commercial

functions of government;

(ii) Decide which enterprises are to

be sold or wound up;

(iii) Decide which Ministry activities are to be corporatised or placed on a commercial footing;

(iv) Develop a framework for contracting out government services that can be supplied more efficiently by the private sector.

MFEM

MEFM

MFEM

May 2005

Ongoing

· Government policy guidelines and framework drafted

· COM decision

· Framework developed

Lack of GOVT Commitment to carry out the review

Lack of consultation, coordination and funding

No proper Contracting agreements in place reducing the GOVT revenue collection.

1.3 Clarify private sector property rights in commodity trade

(i) Review the role and structure of the VCMB and amend the

VCMB Act;

(ii) Expanding access to markets for products from rural areas

MTBD

May 2005

· New structure

· Market plan

Lack of political will and GOVT Commitment

Lack of funding and market accessibility

1.4 Implement the rural infrastructure Development project

(i) Upgrade airstrips in major locations

(ii) Construct new roads and improve the existing roads

(iii) Declare feeder roads as public roads

(iv) Upgrade and construct jetties/wharfs in major locations

(v) Installation of telecommunication systems in all rural areas of Vanuatu

MOPIU

Dec. 2006

Dec.2006

Dec.2005

Dec. 2006

Dec.2006

· Policy endorsed

· Lack of funding and land disputes

1.5 Lower the cost structure by encouraging more competition (i.e) lowering the cost of doing business

(i) Strengthen the role of VIPA in

encouraging more foreign direct

investment;

(ii) Review status of WTO and enact legislation to

enable compliance with WTO requi-

rements;

(iii) Draft and enact a trade practices

Act to encourage competition and to Protect consumers;

(v) Address the high cost of transportation

(vi)Establishment of confidence building measures (such as capacity of courts, respect of contracts, quick and secure resolutions of conflicts to do with land, property rights) to reduce the perception that Vanuatu is a high risk country.

VIPA/MTBD

MTBD

MFEM

MTBD

On going

Ongoing

Nov 2005

Dec. 2006

Ongoing

· Authority and Board functioning

· WTO requirements complied with

· Act enacted

· Established national regulator

· Reduced lending rates

Lack of Political stability and genuine investor

Vanuatu is not competitive enough to comply with the requirement of WTO

The ACT not in place

Lack of consultation and Commitment by the private sector

Lack of consultation between GOVT and Private sector

2. Stronger Ni-Vanuatu participation in Business

2.1 Organize business and other related advisory services for Ni-Vanuatu wishing to start business and provide ongoing support for those already in business

(i) Amalgamate Ni-Vanuatu Business Development Center with Cooperative Department

(ii) Develop and deliver business

courses;

· Conduct further education and awareness on the benefits of activities like tourism to the communities

(ii) Organise workshops in the Provinces/ rural areas.

(iii)MTBD, MCNVBC, VCCI to Convene the National Business Forum.

(iv) Conduct awareness program on the GIP project cycle

MNVBD

MTBD

MFEM/MOFA

Nov. 2005

Ongoing

October 2005-2006

Ongoing

· Center successfully operational

· Training provided

· Provide regular report

· Forum organized

· Projects funded

Lack of capacity

Lack of funding

Lack of commitment from agencies

Lack of funding and political commitment

2.2 Encourage the accumulation of capital by Ni-Vanuatu

(i) Implement the Credit Union Act

and encourage the formulation of

new Credit Unions and/or micro

savings and credit schemes;

(ii) Develop and run training schemes to

develop the management skills of

managers and staff of Credit Union

and Micro savings and loan schemes

(including VANWOODS type

schemes).

(iii)Mobilization of savings in the rural and urban areas with the help of churches and chiefs

(iv)Establish measures to encourage and promote more savings to generate capital accumulation for investment, such as strengthening the Credit Guarantee Scheme, Credit Unions, Cooperatives, etc

MCNVBD

Ongoing

· Unions operating

· Training provided

· Consultation in progress

· Program developed

Lack of capacity

Budget constraints encountered

Lack of Cooperation and weakness of the Economic Activities in the rural areas

2.3 Improve access to credit for Ni-Vanuatu

(i) Improve recovery of loans being disbursed by Ni Vanuatu Micro-Finance Scheme

MCNVBD

Ongoing

Business Unit and Credit facilities set up in provinces

Lack of GOVT and Donor financial backup

(ii) Establish an overall strategy for cooperative development fund.

(iii) Enhancing access to rural credit at reasonable interest rates.

(iv) Operation of the rural pilot product with NBV.

(v) Encourage regular visit by department staff to rural areas to assist rural applicants to obtain micro loans.

(vi) Consider options for improving access to affordable credit, including possible establishment of a Credit facility

MCNVBD

MNVBD

NBV/ MNVBD

MCNVBD

MPM, MFEM, MCNVBD

Ongoing

January 2006

· Overall strategy approved

· Subsidies required

· Feasibility study under way

· Regular visit contacted

· DBV established

Lack of clear policies on rural financial services

Interest are too high

High risk from financial institution as determined by market

Lack of planning and funding

Lack of GOVT and Donor financial support

2.4 Develop plans (with the private sectors) to encourage promising production for niche markets

(i) Decide which products and

which markets are to be

encouraged/pursued; consider export development strategies

(ii)Provide training to farmers on how to market and sell their products.

(iii)Organize farmers with similar products to work together as associations or cooperatives

(iv)Encourage the establishment of value-adding industries for local products

(v)Carry out a more aggressive marketing and promotion of local products

MTBD/MAQFF

MAQFF/ MTBD

MAQFF/CO-OP

MTBD

Ongoing

· Export Development strategy launched

· Training provided

· Farmers Association setup

· Policy in place

· Local products are marketed

GOVT and Private sector are not consulted

Lack of funding

Lack of cooperation and support

Lack of Private sector initiatives and GOVT support

1.1 Assisting responsible investors to undertake large scale business project

(i) Empower VIPA to play a greater role as a “ one stop shop” to facilitate fast-tracking of bureaucratic procedures in Government.

(ii) Set up the task force to spearhead the establishment of the One stop shop

VIPA/MTBD

MPM/MTBD

August 2006

January 2005

· VIPA ACT Reviewed and enacted

· TOR Approved

Lack of Consultation and Cooperation

Delay in the appointment

1.2 Promoting women in business

(i) Assist to set up facilities to house “Ol Mama” to operate their small business

MTBD

Ongoing

· Vanwoods scheme setup

Lack of funding

3 A reformed Land Law system that minimizes uncertainty about land tenure and facilitates better land use

3.1 Conduct a major review of land laws

(i) Draft terms of reference (within a reasonable time frame) for the proposed review of the Land Law system for COM approval;

(ii) COM to approve TOR and consultation mechanism and

appoint members to conduct the

review;

(iii) Review Team to arrange for broad consultations with communities and chiefs;

(iv) Review team is to give priority to

following issues and tasks:

· Draft and enact a law to allow the registration of land so that land can be used by leaseholders as collateral for bank loans.

· Determine the terms and conditions under which foreign investors may also hold or deal in registered leasehold lands.

MOL

March 2005

June 2005

Ongoing

Dec. 2005

· Consultation undertaken

· Approved TOR

· Review team appointed

· Funding for TA is sought

TOR may not approved

TOR not approved

Lack of fund & manpower

Lack of funding

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

· Consider the benefits of a head-lease arrangement for all land required by foreign investors in the tourist industry and other sectors;

· Policies to strengthen land use practices.

(v) Establish processes for easy access and to provide for security of land for developing existing and expanding new business

(vi) Restructuring the MOL

MOL

MOL/PSC

Ongoing

June 2005

Ongoing

June 2005

· Lease arrangement made

· Policies endorsed by COM

· Lands Tribunal contacting consultation

· Structure endorsed by COM

Lack of consultation with land owners

Lack of consultation

Delay in the process

3.2 Clarifying rights to use and develop land, with more effective land dispute mechanisms

(i) Strengthening Customary Lands Tribunal law to assist in solving customary land disputes

(ii) Establish Land Tribunal Office & Officers in all Provinces

(iii) Register all customary lands to facilitate the process of development in Provinces

(iv) Declare the areas of Provincial Headquarters, Schools, Airports, dispensaries etc to become public lands

MOL

MoL & MOIA

Ongoing

June 2006

June 2007

June 2006

· Enforcement of laws

Registration complete

Disputes remained unsolved

4. An attractive, safe and healthy business environment

4.1 Deterring investors who seek to profit through corrupt and illegal activities through tough new penalties

(i) Enact appropriate provision in the relevant laws to provide penalties for corrupt investors dealing in business in the country

SLO/MFEM/MPM/ MOIA

Nov. 2005

· Enforcement of laws

Lack of capacity and funding within the law enforcement agencies

4.2 Explore the advantages of establishing Business Centers.

(i) Produce a policy on establishing commercial Centers.

MTBD

Nov. 2006

· Study undertaken

Lack of capacity

4.3 Extent supply of electricity to cover rural areas

(i) Consider implementing viable energy sources in high demand areas(studies completed)

(ii) Where possible encourage private sector participation in rural electrification development

(iii) Extend rural electrification through appropriate technology in the rural areas

(iv) Formulate & Develop Energy Master Plan

(v) Establish National Energy Corporation

(vi) Issue notice to UNELCO to hand over Sarakata Hydropower in Santo to Government by 2007.

MOL

Dec. 2006

On-going

Dec 2005

Dec. 2006

Dec. 2007

· Studies completed

· Involvement of relevant private companies in rural electrification development

· Implemented projects

· Master Plan developed

· NEC Established

· Notice issued

Problems of land issues

Lack of funds

Problem of land issues may not be interested

Lack of funds

Problem of land issues

Lack of funds

Political interference

4.4 Improve fuel facilities in the two urban centers to increase fuel capacity and supply to all provinces

(i) Upgrade fuel infrastructure facilities to allow large vessels to ship fuel to Vanuatu at the reduced costs

MOL

Dec. 2006

Upgrading facilities Completed

Lack of funding

4.4 Establish a regulatory regime for utilities and transport industries

(i) Review the policy and regulatory regime for utilities and change as appropriate;

(ii) Review utilities contracts,

Including tariffs;

(vi) Establish a regulatory authority to regulate utilities

(v) Work with providers to reduce prices to affordable levels of utilities

MOL

MFEM

August 2006

June 2006

· Review carried out and approved by COM to set up national regulator

Utilities suppliers may not cooperate

Lack of support from internal authorities

Lack of capacity due to nature of matter, timing may not be realistic

Lack of Donor support

4.5 Improving local shipping industry

(i)Establish an agent between VMA and shipping association to serve the interest of ni Vanuatu ships.

(ii) Identify funding sources to help with upgrading and building of new ships for Ni Vanuatu

(iii)Encourage joint venture with ni Vanuatu to operate ships in local waters

MNVBD, Chamber of Commerce

MTBD

Nov. 2005

June 2005

Ongoing

· Association established

· Study to be carried out on different level of ownership of local vessel

Lack of Consultation,and political will

Aid donor may not support the proposal

Ni Vanuatu ship owners may not benefit out this new arrangement

5 Well regulated and proper function of Public Media

5.1 Prepare a Management Improvement Plan for VBTC

(i) Review VBTC structure

(ii) Review the regulatory regime

for broadcasting;

(ii)Implement the Pay TV regime;

(iii)Ensure services are delivered throughout Vanuatu.

(iv) Review of VBTC Act.

VBTC

2005

May 2005

Ongoing

June 2005

· Policy endorsed by VBTC Board

· Service provided to rural areas

The lack of initiative by the board

Lack of funding

Radio Equipment are too old

Lack of consultation between the board and the VBTC staff

6 Sustainable and strong growth in production, employment, and tourism

6.1 Prepare and begin to implement strategic plans in the major productive sectors

(i) Prepare and begin to implement

a 5 year strategic plan for

expanding primary production based on the following promotions:

· Continue to promote “Island Kaikai”

a. Enforce certification of organic farming

(ii) Conduct awareness of reforestation

(iii) Conduct live marketing of livestock

· Declare 2004 as yia blong fisheries

a. Set up Municipal market for fresh fish

(iv) Strengthen the existing information Unit in MAQLFF;

(v) Establish a Fishing Statutory body to overseer the management of foreign fishing license and registration of foreign fishing boat

(vi) Develop agriculture policy

(vii) Prioritized and implement the 5^th year Strategic Tourism Master Plan;

(viii) Amend legislation to clarify ownership of mineral resources and subterranean mass within the EEZ.

(ix) Development of Mineral Promotional Brochure (Mineral)

(x) Review & implement the recommendation of FAO

MAQFF

MTBD

MOL

MAQFF

Ongoing

August 2005

Dec.2005

April 2005

Dec. 2005

Dec.2005

March 2005

Dec. 2006

June 2005

· Plan prepared and approved

· Plan prepared & approved

· Legislation drawn up and approved

· Workshop conducted

· Work plan completed

· Studies completed

· Brochure completed

· Policy endorsed by COM

· Lack of funding and commitment by the GOVT

· Lack of funding

· Lack of Capacity and funding

· Lack of initiatives and consultation by the relevant agencies

· Lack of funding and support

· Lack of proper consultation with the land owners

· Lack of funding

· Aid donors may not provided the funding and land may be a big risk

6.2 External Trade, Tourism & Investment Promotions

(i) Organize Bi Annual tourism convention:

· Government to endorse the Tourism Action Plan drawn up from the “Toktok Vanuatu 2001.”

(ii)Put in place incentives to encourage long term investment to the country such as industrial zones.

(iii) Identify and profile market driven project profiles for promotion.

(iv)Carry out a more aggressive promotion of Vanuatu as a secure country to invest in and for tourist to visit.

(v)Organize producers, exporters and bungalow operators, groups with the same interests such as markets of Fiji, New Zealand, USA or Europe, to work together and cooperate in sharing information about markets, quarantine and transport issues.

MTBD

VIPA/ MTBD

MTBD

Ongoing

Nov. 2006

Ongoing

October 2005

Ongoing

· Convention organized/ Report produced

· Policy paper submitted to COM

· Profiles completed

· Promotional strategies

· Organization established

Lack of commitment by central agencies

Lack of initiatives and incentives by the GOVT.

Market identified may be very small

Difficulty in identifying unique product for promotion

Lack of coordination and cooperation in sharing the information

6.3 Have an Open Air Policy

(i) Carry out aggressive promotion of open air policy to attract other International Air Carriers

(ii) Air Vanuatu to increase flight rates and destinations

(iii) Review Code share agreement with Qantas and Air Vanuatu

AVL, MOT, NTO

MOPIU, AVL

MTDB, MIPU, Air Vanuatu

On going

Ongoing

2005

· Open air policy endorsed by COM

· Complete Air Service Agreement with China and pursue Air Service Agreement with other Asian Countries and USA

· Extent international flight to Santo

Open up of air competition may be deteriorating for the local airlines

Visitors number may reduced if the rates are too high

7 An attractive, safe, healthy and sustainable environment

7.1 Provide awareness program on Environment and water Conservation Legislation

(i) Contact survey on all sources of water in particular major locations where its usage is at stake

(ii)Protecting the rural environment for the benefit of next generation

Amalgamate agencies dealing with water supply

Establish effective system of water quality control

MOL

MOL, MIPU, PSC

Geology /Mine, MOH, UNELCO

Sept. 2005

Ongoing

2005

· Draft Environment & Conservation legislation in process

· Contact environmental awareness in the rural areas

Lack of communication at political level

Lack of support by other agencies

Lack of funding & manpower

7.2 Develop new environmental policies and initiatives

(i) Consider the creation of land

and marine protected areas and

identify possible sites;

(ii) Identify and survey sacred sites and “taboo” (prohibited) areas;

(iii) Consult communities on environmental management;

(iv) Develop and implement an

environmental awareness

program to strengthen existing

customary measures to sustain

environments.

MOL/MAQFF

MIA

MOL

Ongoing

· Enforcement carried out

· Program implemented

· Consultation done

· Awareness program developed

Lack of capacity

Lack of support

Lack of consultation

Lack of funding & manpower

Lack of commitment

Lack of funding and manpower

8 A strong and efficient financial sector

8.1 Improve the legislative frame work for prudential supervision

(i) Implement the Financial Institutions Act;

MFEM

Ongoing

· Ongoing monitoring

Lack of Capacity

8.2 Finalize the Financial Institutions rehabilitation plan

(i) Monitor the implementation of

the NBV and AMU strategic

Business Plans;

(ii) Decide on the future status of AMU

(iii) Revisit the policy of Government business investment arms

MFEM

Reserve bank

MFEM

Ongoing

June 2005

July 2005

· Plans implemented

· Policy paper to DCO/COM

· Review report to be submitted to COM

Lack of capacity

Objective and targets of AMU may not be achieved and resources are wasted

9 Long-term Fiscal Stability

9.1 Strengthen the government’s Finances & revenue base

(i) Review and report on Revenue raising options.

· Debt – expenditure – statistics

(ii)Developing short-term control measures to sustain the government expenditures:

· Index recurrent expenditure to GDP

· Index existing revenue charges to inflation to reflect growth in economy

· GRT to determine the board members level of allowances in Government statutory bodies.

(iii)Developing long – term sustainable government revenue sources:

· Consultation with private sector on some forms of direct taxes or fees

· Reduce / stop existing leakages / shortfall with in the financial system

(iii)Conduct audits on VAT

(vi)Regularize the discrepancies relating to payment of business licenses. Payments should be made in proportion to the size of business

MFEM

MPM

MFEM/MPM

MFEM

MPM

MFEM

June 2005

May 2005

June 2003

June 2005

Ongoing

May 2005

Nov. 2005

Ongoing

Feb 2005

Ongoing

· Review done presented to COM

· Wider consultation on new revenue generating initiatives

· Re consider COM previous decision

· Review done

· Quarterly report produced

· Amendment of determination for professionals

· Consultation in process

· Revenue report produced

· Review on going

· Report produced

· System developed

Lack of consultation and inefficiency to implement the report

Lack of political will

Overlooked

Lack of Political will

Lack of Enforcement & Compliance officers

10 A fair and efficient industrial relations regime.

10.1 Improve the legislative framework for labor laws.

(i) Draft the industrial Bill to amend or repeal the existing trade disputes Act. Other legislative frame work to focus on include:

· A review of the Employment Act;

· A review of provisions relating to the minimum wage (especially the scope of Ministerial Discretion) and the deduction of union dues by

employers.

(ii) Consider gazettal of the Workers’ Compensation Act;

(iii) Draft new occupational safety legislation;

(iv) Revive the Public Civil Servants Association;

(v)Review scope for representation of others institutions of relevant workers.

(vi) Tighten labour laws, especially to do with apprentice training and youth employment

MOIA

Civil Servants

MOIA

March 2005

June 2005

May 2006

March 2005

May 2005

Ongoing

· Laws passed by Parliament

· Establishment of a tripartite board for bargaining and arbitration representing employer, employee and government.

· Compensation Act Gazetted

· Review report produced

· VPSA revitalized

· Established and function

Lack of Commitment

Lack of approval by relevant authorities

Lack of enforcement

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

CRP MATRIX: PART B: ENHANCE AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Monitor the social impacts and benefits of CRP

1.1 Build capacity of NSO to develop and maintain social equity databases; to collect and analyze social statistics; and to provide guidance to other ministries on data collection for social monitoring of CRP

(i) Implement the strengthening and capacity building in NSO(b) review data collection and analysis systems in MOH and MEYA and other relevant ministries and departments to achieve better coordination and standards of data collection with stronger linkages to NSO

(ii) Increase budgetary allocation to NSO for equipment and full staffing establishment (two additional professionally qualified statisticians).

(iii) Define data requirements for social monitoring, system and time frame for transferring information for CRP monitoring to DSM.

MFEM

Ongoing

July 2005

Ongoing

· TA Provided

· NSO has the staffing capacity

· NSO data bases designed and operational

Lack of funding and building capacity

Lack of sufficient funding

Lack of building capacity and lack of coordination between relevant agencies

1.2 Create databases to inform CRP policy development, sectoral policy and planning.

(i) Define baseline CRP social monitoring indicators. Establish data-base of social well-being and indicators and update these regularly through special inter- census studies.

(ii) Define poverty indicators and establish a monitoring database, based on HEIS and special poverty surveys on a regular basis.

(iii) Define gender equity indicators and establish a data base to monitor achievements.

(iv) Develop national policy on poverty alleviation

(v) Review and strengthen system of health and education data collection and establish institutional relationship for NSO guidance and supervision.

(vi) Update data base on the private sector design and carry out regular formal and informal private sector surveys.

MFEM/MCRP

MFEM

MOCRP/DWA

DSM

MOCRP/DWA

DSM

MFEM

Ongoing

June 2005

Ongoing

Aug 2005

· Established National Data Base

· Report provided on its implementation

· SETF Committee

· Statistical information obtained

· Survey report

· Business Matrix

Lack of funding and capacity

Indicators not realistic

Lack of funding and capacity to design data base

Data base not established or designed

Records not updated

Lack of consultation

2. Vulnerable groups receive support and assistance

2.1 Conduct special studies on equity issues under CRP

(i) Revive SETF

(ii) Identify and locate funding and conduct other special studies as determined by the SETF.

MOCRP

January 2005

Ongoing

· Report to summit on achievements

Lack of funding

2.2 Ensure the National Food Security

(i) Develop national food security policy ( in collaboration with FAO)

(ii) Develop strategic plans to promote food security programs in villages

MAQFF

June 2005

Dec.2006

· Funding assistance with FAO

· Report on food security produced

Lack of consultation and GOVT commitment

2.3 Implement Vanuatu's commitments to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child and other UN conventions to which Vanuatu has assented.

(iii) Appoint an officer to report on progress on Vanuatu's international commitments.

(iv) SETF will establish special advisory groups, as and when required, to advise on appropriate actions for Vanuatu's compliance.

MOH

SETF

Dec 2005

June 2005

· Annual reports on compliance progress.

· Minutes of advisory meetings

Lack of funding

Overlaps of actions committees and no proper coordination

2.4 Government to work in partnership with NGOs[1]

(v) MOA to be signed by NGOs and the Government

MOIA/NGOs

Nov. 2005

· Grant provided

Lack of funding

3. Integrate nine CRP social policy issues into government policy and programs.

3.1 Conduct policy analysis, and provide policy advice on the issues based on data provided by NSO

(i) Produce draft policy papers on social policy issues in CRP for discussion with the relevant Ministries or special working groups,

(ii) Social Equity Task Force

(SETF) considers papers, comments and determines revisions, presents paper to COM, and annual paper to Summit.

(iii) SETF to determine policy issues to be addressed each year, in consultation with DSM and NSO

(iv) SETF designates special policy working groups as requires.

MOCRP

Ongoing

· SETF active and solved, well attended, meets at least twice yearly.

· At least two clear well focused policy papers on social and equity issues under CRP per year

· Report to National Summit

· SETF sets an annual social monitoring agenda across sectors.

Lack of building capacity

Lack of building capacity and coordination of meetings

Members may not meet regularly and issues may not proper addressed

4. Ensure that the benefits of the CRP are shared

4.1 Improve level of management skill in the workforce

(i) Develop national HRD policies and objectives

(ii) Review and improve vocational schools and continuing education on teacher training.

(iii) Implement INTV Institutional Strengthening Program and review recommendations.

(iv) Scholarship Office to ensure that provinces have equal scholarship opportunities based on merit.

(v) Introduce a diploma certificate in year 13 in French Secondary Schools

MFEM

MOE

Dec 2005

Ongoing

Dec 2005

Dec. 2005

Dec.2005

· National HRD policy developed

· Trainings provided

· Institutional Strengthening project

· Annual report produced

· Policy paper developed for endorsement by COM

Lack of consultation between central agencies on training issues

Schools may not cooperate

Lack of funding and manpower skills

Lack of vision for national development

Lack of commitment and funding.

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

4.2 Develop Labor Force Policy to improve the Management of the industrial relations in the country

(i) Vanuatu to join ILO.

(ii) Develop Tripartite Forum Acts

(iii) Sufficient funds allocated for government participation at annual General Assembly.

MOIA

Dec 2005

Nov 2005

Dec. 2005

· Member to ILO

· Acts in place

· MBC approval.

Time Factor

Lack of political will

Lack of funds

4.3 Improve the quality, coverage and relevance of education

(i) Implement Education Master Plan

(ii) Review and amend Teaching Service Act

(iii) Review access to universal schooling and training for youth based on improved data collection.

(iv) Develop and operationalise sectoral performance indicators

(v) Strengthen the National Education Advisory Council (NEAC), National Education Commission (NEC) and the Provincial Education Board (PEB) to fully function.

MOE

Ongoing to 2015

Dec. 2005

Dec 2006

Ongoing

· Action plan developed

· Policy paper to be endorsed by COM

· TA to contact review

· Support program in place

· Good human resources capacity

Lack of human capacity to implement

Improve service delivery

Lack of consultation with relevant stakeholders

Information collected may not be relevant and stakeholders are not been consulted

Lack of funding and building capacity

4.4 Improve the Ministry of Health Management services to deliver best care to people.

(i) Ensure that the Ministry has a strong executive body to coordinate and discuss all policies, programs & issues that provide services to the people

(ii) Implement the health policies

MOH

Ongoing

· Staff manual review

· Staffing capacity

Lack of coordination and planning at the ministerial level

Lack of funding and lack of building capacity

4.5 Improve the overall planning and administration of the Ministry of Health and its Directorates.

(i) Review and strengthen data collection and provide analysis on data.

(ii) Review and implement Ministry of health policies.

(iii) Develop and operationalize sectoral performance indicators.

(iv) Develop corporate plan, annual business plan for the implementation at all level

(v) Develop appropriate health legislation tool to ensure that health services are carried out.

(vi) Donor coordination to identify gaps, develop and implement priority project areas for improvement

(vii) Establishment & implement a Health Advisory Board

MOH

MOH, Partners

Ongoing

Annually

Ongoing

March 2005

· Data base designed

· Review report provided

· Support programs in place

· Business plan developed

· Annual review

· Medium term plan & annual

· COM endorsement

Information collected may not be relevant and stakeholders are not been consulted

Lack of capacity to implement policies

Lack of funding and capacity

Duplications with existing legislation

Donor may not comply with GOVT priorities

4.6 Improve and maintain management, quality and coverage of health services

(i) Ensure MOH budget allocates resources to bring health information statistics up to date for future planning purposes.

(ii) Review and strengthen data collection and analysis processes.

(iii) Develop and operationalise sectoral performance indicators.

MOH

January 2005

Ongoing

· Statistical report to be provided

· Health information system (HIS)

· Electronic system operational

Lack of funding and capacity

Lack of capacity building

Lack of funding and information collection

4.7 Improve infrastructure, communication & transport in all health facilities.

(i) Update asset inventory database

(ii) Renovate and upgrade rural health buildings and facilitate with modern medical equipment to treat infectious and contentious diseases.

(iii) Procure and install biomed- equipment in hospitals, health centers and dispensaries

MOH

Ongoing

· Small grant committee & MOH development committee

No proper management of assets

Lack of funding, building capacity and land disputes

Lack of funding and building capacity

4.8 Improve management and distribution of drugs and medical supplies.

(i) Review inventory system

(ii) Implement devolutionary process

MOH

Ongoing

· Network system tender committee

Lack of funding and building capacity

4.9 Restructure VCNE

(i) Training for basic nursing restructured.

(ii) Post graduate to remain with MOH

MOH

April 2005

Dec. 2005

· MOH training Committee

Duplication in trainings provided

4.10 Provide public health services & advisory assistance

(i) Establish national health surveillance committee

(ii) Strengthen health safety nets, quality of health standards and settings through environmental health services.

(iii) Amend & implement Public Health, food control & Tobacco Act

(iv) Establish solar system in all rural dispensaries to contain needed vaccines

MOH

MOH/MOL

Ongoing

Dec. 2007

· Preventive Program

· Operational plan

· 2003 business plan

Lack of funding and committee duplication

Lack of financial support

Lack of funding

4.11 Expand health care services into Mental Health Services

(i) Plan & allocate resources to deliver health care services at all Hospitals in Vanuatu

MOH

Feb.2005

· Mental health plan/Corporate plan

Lack of human resources capacity

4.12 Doctors Salaries

(i) Restructure & re-grade to increase Doctors salaries or benefits to their professional value in the Health care services of Vanuatu & cap the problem of brain – drain in the area

MOH

Feb.2005

· Doctors new salary structure in place

Lack of funds

4.13 Training Medicine

(i) Conduct National Health Workshop on traditional medicine & Develop action plan

MOH & Partners

December 2005

· Workshop conducted

Lack of commitment

4.14 Define benchmarks for gender equity under CRP, leading to a strategic plan for implementing gender equity and gender mainstreaming and follow-up actions.

(i) Establish gender equity working group within social Equity Task Force

(ii) Conduct gender activities based on 1999 census data

(iii) Finalise benchmarks for gender equity under CRP

(iv)Incorporate Gender Strategy in the next update of the CRP Matrix

(v)Review and introduce amendments to legislation for the elimination of forms of discrimination against women in accordance with the UN convention assented to by Vanuatu

(vi) Introduce the Family Protection Order Bill

(vii) Awareness training for policy and judiciary on the provisions of the Act

MOCRP

DWA

MOCRP

DWA

MPM/DWA

SLO

Aug. 2005

April 2005

June 2005

Nov. 2005

July 2003

Nov 2004-

August 2005

· Working group established

· Gender Activities conducted

· Benchmark is finalised

· Legislation amended

· Family protection bill passed by Parliament

· Awareness Training provided

SETF is gender inclusive and aware

Donor assistance is sure

Gender Strategy is accepted by COM

Benchmark are agreed on by stakeholders

DSM has the capacity

International obligation is observed

4.15 Develop policies & activities in line with genders benchmark.

(i) Consider involving women in micro-business activities

(ii) Capacity building and institutional strengthening of DWA

(iii) Develop policies on Violence, Economic Empowerment, Shared Decision-making & present to COM

(iv) Develop policies on Women & Health, Women & Education

MNBD

DWA

On-going

January 2006

December 2005

· Funds provided

· Structure reviewed

· Policy endorsed by COM

· Review report provided for policy formulation

Lack of government assistance

Lack of funding

Lack of political will

Lack of political will and proper consultation with women

4.16 Develop a national urbanization policy and planning guidelines

(i) Implement squatter settlement study and conduct study of urbanization policy development

(ii) Minimize problems related to urban drift and squatter settlements.

(iii) Minimize problems relating to youth and youth unemployment.

(iv) Approval of Vanuatu National Youth and Sport Policy.

(v) Amendment of Vanuatu National Sports Council Act.

(vi) Establishment of the Vanuatu National Sports Council

(vii) Review and approval of Youth Council Act.

(viii) Establishment and monitor Future Farmers Vanuatu project.

(ix) Strengthen school program at school level.

(x) Use data from study to design national urbanization policy and planning guidelines for COM

MOIA

MOYDT

MOCRP

February 2006

Ongoing

Dec. 2005

Ongoing

Nov 2005

· Report on national urbanization

· Set up of employment center

· Implementation of policy

· Endorsed by COM

· Act amended

· Review report on progress

· Trainings provided

· Report to National Summit

Lack of capacity to carry out actions required

Lack of funding and commitment to ensure MOYS achieves these activities

Lack the capacity to carry out the actions required

	4.17 Recognize the traditional, spiritual healers as part of health services in the country	(i) Provide with health centers with a list of traditional and spiritual healers.	MOH	June 2005	PI	· Certification obtained	No standards in place to compare
5. Provide a mental health facilities	5.1 Build mental hospital s	(i) Ministry of Health to train mental health specialist (ii) Amend mental health laws (iii) Upgrade psychiatrist ward to cater for those who are mentally affected	VPF/ MOH MOH MOH	Ongoing Dec. 2005 De. 2005	PI	· Special training provided to community · Policy paper endorsed	Lack of human resources to be trained Not approved.
5. Provide a mental health facilities	5.2 Build Mental Health Prisons	(i) Ministry of Health to train psychologist to treat mental retard patient	MOH, VPF	Ongoing	PI	· Special training to community	Lack of funding
6. Population growth does not exceed economic growth and national resources	6.1 Develop a national population policy and plan of action	(i) Establish a national population board. (ii) Undertake demographic analysis from 1999 census and identify policy issues. (iii) Design and implement national awareness program on population issues	MFEM MFEM MFEM	March 2005 March 2005 June 2005	PI PI PI	· Board established · Review the report · Action plan designed	Duplication of function with other bodies Lack of capacity Lack of funding for the awareness

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

7. Popular commitment to CRP is sustained until its goals are achieved.

7.1 Implement an open, honest and transparent information dissemination and communications strategy to inform the community and community organizations about CRP

(i) Build the Capacity of DSM to provide information and responsibility to the media;

(ii) Implement and disseminate print radio programs, videos and drama on topics related to the CRP;

(iii) Implement a secondary schools program related to CRP issues;

(iv) Include CRP communication in Outer Island awareness program

MOCRP

MOCRP, MOE

MOCRP

Ongoing

· Report to National Summit

· DSM Annual reports

· Program implemented 2003

· DSM Annual report

Lack of funding and information supply from GOVT agencies

Lack of funding

Lack of consultation with schools

Lack of funding

7.2 Develop consultative arrangements between government, church and cultural authorities.

(i) SETF to determine feasible strategy and actions for involvement of churches in CRP monitoring arrangements

(ii) SETF to determine feasible strategy and actions to involve cultural authorities in CRP monitoring arrangements

SETF, MOCRP

April 2005

· Plan of action developed

Lack of funding and consultation with Churches

Lack of funding and consultation with cultural authorities

7.3 Foster Vanuatu's unique traditional cultures and enable them to accommodate changes under CRP.

(i) Arrange regular Arts Festivals.

(ii) To contact feasibility study in all cultural dimensions before its inclusion to cultural studies program in primary and secondary school curricular.

MOIA

MOE

Ongoing

Dec. 2005

· Arts festival funded and held

· Curricular developed

Lack of financial support

Overlaps of Curriculum programs in schools and Complexity of Vanuatu Cultures

CRP MATRIX: PART C: DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONS TO SUPPORT RURAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Local authorities have legal powers and structures appropriate to their responsibilities

1.1 Improving the effectiveness of local government through implementation of DRC resolutions

(i) Draft and enact legislation

defining the roles, responsib-

ilities and powers of local

authorities(as an early by-pro-

duct of the work of the Decent-

ralisation Commission);

(ii) Review and amend structure to

reflect local authority priorities.

(iii) Start the Implementation phase of DRC Recommendation after its passage in Parliament

MOIA

MOIA/ All Ministries

June 2006

June 2005

August 2006

· Enactment of legislation defining the roles of local authority

· Review report produced

· Committee is set up

Duplication of work and responsibilities

Duplication of priorities and lack of funding

Lack of commitment by the GOVT to fast track the implementation process

2. Local authorities are adequately funded and manage their expenditures effectively and efficiently

2.1 Identify realistic funding requirements and incorporate the consideration of these bids in the annual national budget process;

(i) Review the arrangements for

funding local authorities and

revise the statutory provisions

relating to provincial grants;

MOIA

August 2006

· Review report submitted

Lack of capacity

2.2 Introduce improved financial management standards and practices.

(i) Produce a financial management manual for local authorities;

(ii) Provide financial management training to local authority officials.

MOIA

May 2005

Ongoing

· Financial manual prepared

· Training provided

Lack of knowledge by local staff

2.3 Improve legal support for the Provinces

(i)Development of the use of Island Courts is examined;

(ii)Examine ways in which provinces might be able to access legal advice;

(iii)Examine mechanism for improving the making of by-laws.

MOIA

June 2005

· Report to Provincial Retreat(PR)

· Report to PR

Lack of funding and capacity

Lack of consultation and capacity

3. Local authorities have personnel with the capacity to plan and carry out their functions

3.1 Facilitate capacity building at the local level.

(i)Improve the employment practices of local authorities.

(ii)Recruit committed, dedicated and quality people to deliver quality services

(iii)Ensure that the provincial staff of ministries are adequately trained to perform their duties effectively

(iv) Rural Training Center’s Curriculum and other training courses in the rural areas to be revised to suit the basic needs of the rural communities

MOIA

MOYS

June 2005

Ongoing

· Corporate plans developed

· Recruitment on merit

· Engage staff on short term training

· Training courses upgraded

Lack of commitment by local authorities

Lack of knowledge to develop plans

Lack of proper training and funding

Lack of consultation and cooperation

4. Government Ministries provide effective services in provinces and rural localities

4.1 Plans for the provision of services to rural areas and other localities are to be incorporated in Ministry corporate plans

(i) Review the treatment of rural

areas and other localities in

Ministry corporate plans;

(ii) Make arrangements to monitor the effectiveness of Ministries in delivering services to provinces and rural areas;

(ii) Set up facilities in the rural areas to improve service delivery (Infrastructure, Communication, provincial and national sea vessel, Banking accessibility)

(iii) Review current Service delivery monitoring network from National Government to Provincial Government down to the Communities in order to sustain it and make more practical

(iv) Minimize unnecessary spending that affects the National Government’s level of resources.

All Ministries

MOIA/MNVBD

MOIA

2005 Annual Budget

Ongoing

January 2005

Ongoing

· New policy for provision of service to rural areas incorporated in the Ministry corporate plans for 2003 –2004

· Infrastructure master plan implemented

· DRC implementation committee established

Inadequate policy focus on financial commitment

No Funding secured

TOR not specifically stated

Lack of proper management of Government resources

4.2 Extend national Government responsibilities to cover feeder and agriculture roads in the province

(i) Develop a policy paper on the maintenance of the fiugure and Agriculture Roads

MIPU, Provinces

April 2005

5. Government, NGOs and the Private sector cooperate effectively at the local level

5.1 Encourage greater cooperation between local NGOs and Ministries in the delivery of publicly provided services in localities.

(i) Encourage the development of

provincial cooperation

agreement between the

provincial offices of Ministries

and NGOs at a local level.

(ii)Contract relevant services to the NGO and Private Sector

MOIA

May 2005

August 2005

· MOU signed

Lack of commitment by all parties concerned

5.2 Encouraging improved economic opportunities through REDI in all provinces

(i) Implement initiatives to improve access to credit in rural areas;

(ii) Encourage the use of land Tribunal to settle rural land disputes;

(iii) Consult villagers on the review of the Infrastructure Master Plan

(iv). Encourage particularly agricultural producers schemes through POP[2].

(v). Create and Strengthen current marketing scheme to buy agricultural produce from the islands for export markets and also for the two urban areas

(vi) Encourage Departments to work together, for example, POP and CDF (Cooperative Development Fund) Committees.

MTBD

MOL

MIPU

MAQFF

MAQFF/ COOP

May 2005

Ongoing

Dec. 2005

Ongoing

· Micro credit set up in all provinces

· Improve capacity of land tribunal

· Feasibility studies carry out

· Vanuatu Futures Farmers association setup and POP projects setup in Vanuatu

· Establishment of market center

· POP and CDF implemented

Lack funding and capacity

Lack of cooperation

Lack of funding

Lack of funding and capacity

Lack of coordination and funding

6. Chiefs maintain the authority for sustenance of social coherence and development at village level

6.1 Clarify the role of Chiefs

(i) Develop a Law supporting and articulating the role of chiefs in the rural and urban areas;

MOIA

August 2005

· Policy paper developed

Lack of consultation with Chiefs and relevant authorities

7. Registration of customary land Act

7.1 Develop Customary land Act

(i) Develop TOR for consultation team and formalize the team for assignment

MOL

June 2005

· Tribunal operational

· Consultation team in place

Customary land disputes not resolved

COM may not approve TOR

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

CRP MATRIX: PART D: Strengthen Institutions of Governance

1. Enhanced operation of the Constitution

1.1 Review the scope for change in the Constitution and associated electoral laws

1.2. Develop awareness of Constitution

(i) Parliament to reactivate the Constitutional Committee by motion and provide terms of reference for the Committee.

(ii) Amend electoral laws to improve qualification of candidates and encourage representation of woman through political affiliation.

(iii) CRC report to be tabled in Parliament

i) Introduction of a course of civic and Moral education in Primary & Secondary Schools

Parliament/CRC

MPM/MOIA

MPM

MOE

June 2005

June 2006

NEF

· Motion drafted with TOR

· Laws amended

· Committee is set up

· Curricular drafted

· Lack of coordination

· Lack of political will

· Lack of coordination and funding

2. Improving participation of Civil Society in Government.

2.1 Re-organize arrangements for consultation involving local communities

(i) Convene Provincial Retreat every year

(ii) Convene National Summit to focus on Provincial Retreat Resolutions every two years.

(iii) Convene Business Forum every two year

(iv) Convene CRP Summit, Business Forum & Provincial Retreat in all Provinces

(v) Allocate budget provision bi-annually for Provincial Retreat, Business Forum, & CRP Summit

MOCRP/MPM

MTBD/CCI

MOCRP/MPM

CCI

CCI, CRP, MPM

All Ministries

Ongoing

Bi-annually

· Meeting held

· Meeting held quarterly

· Meeting held

Lack of funding

Lack of funding and political commitment

Lack of budget

2.2 Strengthen the role and authority of chiefs

(i). Submission of Consultant’s report to Council of Ministers (COM)

(ii) Draw up laws providing for the role and authority of Chiefs including Chiefs Bill, amend island court and Decentralization acts

MOIA

April 2005

March 2006

· DCO paper prepared for COM decision

· Required further consultation

Translation report delayed

Lack of funds for drafting of the bill

Difficulty to identify suitable person to do the drafting of the bill

2.3 Develop a system to gather for disadvantaged group of civil society

(i) Reactivate Children Right Committee

(ii) Allocate grant to support Vanuatu Society for disable people

MPM

March 2005

July 2005

· Committee Re-activated

· Budget Allocate

2.4 Encouraging civil society to work in partnership with government

(i). Draft MOA with further consultation with relevant Stakeholders.

MOIA/NGOs

March 2006

· MOA draft forwarded to NGO for comments before finalized

Lack of cooperation/understanding within NGOs on the purpose of such agreement

2.4 Improve effectiveness/ efficiency in Local Government

(i) Relevant Acts amended

MOIA

June 2005

· Amendment reviewed

· Delayed process & lack of funding

3. A more efficient and responsive Executive

3.1 Conduct regular visits to provinces to review progress on major policy issues and service delivery

(i). Encourage regular visits to remote islands and communities by DGs, Directors and Provincial Staff.

(ii). Encourage MPs to establish system of visitation and reporting from their own constituency

(iii) COM to be updated on the implementation progress of CRP Summit, Business Forum & Provincial Retreat on a quarterly basis

All Ministries

Parliamentarians

All Ministries

Ongoing

· Performance agreement in place

· Provide annual reporting of its MP allocations

· Report submitted to COM

Lack of funding and government commitment

Lack of knowledge in preparing reports

3.2 Revisit current and traditional structures or systems to look at the possibility of using them to deliver services better

(i)Approve the recommendations of DRC and consider making necessary administrative changes and amendment to laws to enable use of traditional practices where appropriate

(ii) Delegate and promote a mix of formal system with the traditional system of good governance at Provincial levels

MOIA

June 2005

· Implementation Committee set up and operational

· Policy developed

· Legislative framework developed to reflect decentralization administration.

Lack of coordination and govt commitment

Insufficient funds allocated to accommodate changes.

Committee too big and members involved in other activities in CRP Matrix.

3.3 Government to re-visit other system of administration to complement the DRC recommendation in effective delivery of services. The pre independence methods – cost effective

(i) Committee to review and recommend priorities for immediate implementation in the Government priority listing.

MOIA

Dec 2005

· Government response to COM for consideration

Delay in providing government response

Lack in determining priorities for implementation

4. A well-coordinated, consistent and credible set of reform policies.

4.1 Establish a Wider based Advisory Group to the Government

(i) Consider the possibility of establishing the National Social and Economic Commission

(ii) Expand consultation to include Parliament and Business Community

MOCRP

MOFA/MOCRP

MPM/CCI/ Parliament

Nov. 2005

Ongoing

· TOR and composition made

· Regular consultation made

· Over lap of roles and functions

· Lack of coordination and political commitment

4.2 Clarify the roles and responsibilities of advisers

(i) Strengthen the Management of TAs

All Ministries

June 2005

· Performance indicator provided

Ni Vanuatu Counterpart will not get skill transfer

Lack of funding and investigation has not been carry out on time

4.3 Strengthen the Vanuatu foreign policies

(i) Develop the national foreign policy

(ii) Enact the foreign service bill

(iii) Review and amend the diplomatic official act

(iv) Develop the national protocol guidelines

MOFA

June 2005

Dec.2005

April 2005

Dec.2005

· Paper approved

· Consultation contacted

· COM’s approval

Process delayed

Process Delayed

Approval delayed

Process delayed

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

5. Leaders uphold and observe the law

5.1 Leaders reform their attitude to serve people. “Leaders to work and live CRP”

(i) Review and strengthen the operation of the Leadership Code Act

(ii) Strengthen the Ombudsman’s Office and implement the Leadership Code.

(iii) Ombudsman’s Office need to implement recommendations from the independent review report..

(iv) Public Prosecutor to report the status of the public report to the public.

(v) Amend Ombudsman Act to use public reports in courts

(vi) Establish the Leadership Tribunal required by the Leadership Act

Ombudsman

PPO

Ombudsman

August 2005

Ongoing

November 2005

December 2006

· Establishment of Tribunal

· Tabling of review o f Leadership Code

· Progress report on implementation

· Report with in seven days after the release of report.

· Amend of relevant Act.

· Leadership Review Code Committee report finalized

· Lack of law enforcement

· Lack of funding

· Lack of GOVT Commitment and Funding

· Lack of report coordination and office capacity

· Avoid adhoc situation previously experienced

· Lack of political will and funding

6. A professional, responsive and highly performing Public Service.

6.1 Strengthen the capacity and responsiveness of the Public Service Commission;

· Strengthening the institutional and sectoral capacity

· Conduct performance audit to determine training needs at different levels within the Public Service.

· Prioritize and conduct training to address improvement in delivery of service.

(i) Develop a human resource management information system for the Public Service

(ii) Improve the capacity of Civil Servants to be committed to providing services to clients

(iii) Central Agencies cooperate and tasked to address service delivery problems as identified and discussed at the National Summit

PSC

SDIC

Dec. 2005

On going

Ongoing

· HRMIS Developed

· Performance agreement in place

· Service delivery improvement committee functional

· Lack of Funding

· Lack of commitment by GOVT

· Lack of coordination and cooperation

6.2 Improve the quality of Public Service leadership

(i) Develop and implement performance agreement with DGs and Directors.

(ii) DGs to sign performance agreement with Public Service Commission

(iii) Review DG Position

PSC

PSC & All Ministries

PMO & CRP

Ongoing

June 2005

· Performance agreement completed

· PA signed and enforced

Lack of monitoring by Ministers, DGs and PSC

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

6.3 Review conditions of employment, including remuneration.

(i) Review and improve staffing support for work of the Remuneration Tribunal.

(ii) Engage local consultant to review and recommend salary structure for state-owned enterprises.

(iii) Review Tribunal Determination

(iv) Review PSC rules on Vehicles

RT, MPM, MOCRP, MBC

RT, MPM

PSC/DSM

Dec. 2005

Dec. 2006

June 2005

· GRT operational

· Review of determinations

· Implementation in progress

· Guideline provided

Lack of funding

No budget allocation

Lack of funding

6.4 Improve management of financial and physical resources

(i) Implement a Government Office accommodation Strategy.

MPM

July 2005

· Housing policy in place

Lack of clear responsibilities

6.5 Enhance the skills of the Public Service

(i) Establish and provide development needs skills in each Ministry;

(ii) Ensure all Public Servants have a work personnel development plan

PSC, Ministries

Ongoing

· Trainings provided

· Business plan in place

Lack of relevant trainings needs, funding support and time availability for training.

Lack of planning and commitment

7. Establish and improve an effective Electoral System

7.1 Review the existing administration and management of electoral system;

· Review the electoral Act consideration of EOG/ EC report recommendations

· Constitutional changes to reflect EOG/EC report.

(i) EOC/EC reports to be tabled in Parliament

(ii) Amend Representation of the Peoples Act.

(iii) Implement EOG recommendations

MOIA

April 2005

March 2006

· Administrative changes following passage of the report in Parliament

· Amendment done

· Membership and status of commission chair reviewed

The report could not be tabled by the Parliament.

Amendment rejected

Lack of funding and political will

7.2 Review and introduce an effective electoral system for the electoral roll and electoral cards.

(i) Commission an independent group to review cost effectives of electoral computerization.

(ii) Seek Donor support for comprehensive rephrasing of electoral administration and records.

MOIA

Nov. 2005

June 2006

Existing system be redesigned

Secured funding

Lack of funding and Commission not in place

Donor may reject the proposal for funding terms and conditions

Lack of determining the right system to improve existing system.

7.3 Prosecute Electoral Fraud

(i) PPO to rigorously prosecute political parties, candidates and voters charged with electoral fraud

(ii) Commissioner of Police to rigorously investigate criminal activities.

PPO, MOIA

VPF, MOIA

January 2005

· Prosecution implemented

· Report produced to provide evidence for prosecution

PPO not equipped to handle additional responsibility

Civil society not cooperate to provide evidence

7.4 Strengthen EC and PEO

(i) Review financial Staffing and physical resources of EO

(ii) Adequately fill in vacant postings in the Electoral Office.

MOIA, EC

MOIA,EC

August 2005

July 2005

· Report produced

· Positions advertised

Inadequate recurrent resources to finance recommended activities.

Budget insufficient to support the positions

7.5 Increase electoral education awareness

(i) Review written procedures for electoral officers

(ii) Develop operational guide for presiding Officers and Clerks

(iii) Conduct Education awareness programs for all sectors of community

MOIA, EC

August 2005

Nov. 2005

Ongoing

· Review of procedures done

· Develop draft operational guide and manual.

· Awareness ongoing

Review not conducted

Lack of funding.

Lack of funding and awareness

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

CRP MATRIX: PART E: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM, THEPARLIAMENT, AND THE LEGAL SECTOR

2 A strengthened role for Parliament

2.1 Improve efficiency of the operations of Parliament

(i) Develop and Enact Parliament Act

(ii) Parliamentary Act to be tabled in Parliament;

(iii) Strengthen the staffing needs of Parliament, including the office of the Leader of Opposition;

(iv) Develop new Parliamentary procedures;

(v) Develop and implement new

Committee system.

Parliament

July 2005

Dec. 2003

Sept. 2005

Dec. 2005

· Project document tabled

· Act enacted

· Strengthening Project is addressed

The report could not be table by the Parliament

Lack of funding

The Act could not be passed by Parliament.

Lack of support for new parliamentary procedures

Lack of funding and building capacity

2.2 Improve Parliamentary Skills of MPs

(i) Provide training on accountability issues;

(ii) Provide training on new procedures and committee system;

(iii) Develop an orientation program for new MPs.

Parliament

Parliament,

On-going

Ongoing

· Trainings provided

· Training Provided

· Orientation procedure in place

Lack funding

Lack of funding

Lack of funding and the program could not be in place on time

2.3 Strengthening Parliamentary oversight over Government expenditure

(i) Establish with adequate staffing and resources and operationalized

Public Accounts Committee to scrutinize public expenditure.

Auditor General’s Office

May 2005

Motion drafted to give effect to set up of committee

Lack of political will

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

3 Strengthening the operation of the rule of law through enhancing the legal sectors.

3.1 Ensure greater co-operation and integration of work of legal institutions.

(i) Undertake a strategic review and develop recommendations for better operation and integration of legal institutions;

(ii) Examine the options for the creation of dispute settlement process outside the existing court system;

(iii) Co-ordinate and implement a

Legal Sector Strengthening

Program to strengthen specific

Legal institutions.

MPM

On-going

Dec. 2005

Ongoing

· Legal Sector phase two project implementable

· Consultation in progress

· Coordinating agency review implementation

The review has not been completed.

Options are not founded and overlap of cases in court

Lack of coordination and funding

3.2 Strengthen the capacity and independence of the Public Prosecutor’s Office

(i) Develop a Bill to strengthen the powers and independence of theOffice.

(ii) Implement improvements under the Legal Sector Strengthening Program.

(iii) Amendment to Penal Act

(iv) Develop a new Criminal evidence Act

PPO

PPO, SLO

MPM/SLO/PPO

August 2005

Ongoing

Dec.2005

Dec. 2005

· Bill developed

· Review of the legal sector regularly

· Amendment completed

· Act Provided

Bill not endorsed by Parliament

Lack of funding and building capacity

3.3 Strengthen the capacity of Public Solicitors Office

(i) Implement improvements

under the Legal Sector Strength-

ending Program.

(ii) Review Staffing conditions including remuneration

Public Solicitors Office

MPM,PSO

Ongoing

June 2006

· Equip the office with capacity to implement program

Lack of funding and building capacity.

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

3.4 Strengthen the capacity of the State Law Office

(i) Implement improvements under

the Legal Sector Strengthening

Program;

(ii) Review accommodation options

for the Office;

(iii) Develop and improved computer

Support including case management

system.

SLO

Nov. 2005

Sept. 2005

On-going

· Equip the office with capacity to implement program

· Accommodation provided

· Administrative staff provided with training

Lack of funding and building capacity

Limited space for extension and lack of funding

No proper Equipment in place and lack of training.

3.0 Establishment of confidence for maintenance of law through application of the code of law.

3.1 Strengthen the capacity and operation of the Police Force through the “Police Capacity building project.”

(i) Review the output of the Police strategic review and report to Government;

(ii) Develop business plan to achieve detailed operational improvement in the Police Force;

(iii) Review the remuneration structure and resolve outstanding allowances issues;

MOIA

June 2006

July 2006

Ongoing

· Review report completed

· Business plan in place

· Review the determinations

Review not completed on time and lack of commitment by the Police

No proper planning in place

Review not completed and lack of funding

(iv) Re-establish the National Security Council;

(v) Review staffing level of the Police Force;

(vi) Review the Prison Act to accommodate for tighter control of prisoners release.

(vii) Review physical arrangement of the prisons to accommodate Juvenile, disabilities and psychiatric Prison.

(viii) Review the community Policing initiative

(ix) Strengthen the improvement of prisons through Correctional Service Project

MOIA

June 2005

Dec. 2005

Dec. 2006

Dec.2006

Dec. 2006

Council set up & operational

Police Strategic review report completed

Review CAP 165

Project interim phase implemented.

Lack of political will and COVT Commitment

Review not completed and Lack of funding

Lack of political will and GOVT Commitment

Luck of funding.

3.2 Improve the capacity for development of new Laws

I) Enhance drafting support for the State Law Office;

(ii) Ensure COM develops and agrees a legislative program bi-annually;

(iii) Re-establish the Law Commission;

(iv) Improve the opportunities for consultations on draft laws;

MPM

SLO

Ongoing

Sept. 2005

ongoing

Technical Support is sought

Policy paper provided

Act Provided

Lack of funding

No proper coordination

3.2 Regulate the operation of the legal profession

(i) Develop a new law to regulate

legal profession;

(ii) Appoint new membership to the

Law Council;

(iii) Provide new remuneration

arrangement for government

Lawyers;

(iv) Establish Law Society to regulate the legal profession in Vanuatu;

SLO/MPM

MPM

GRT

SLO, MOIA, MPM

Nov. 2005

Sept. 2005

Nov. 2005

Nov. 2006

· Policy paper to COM

· Legal instrument in place for appointment

· Trust Fund established

· Policy paper to COM

Lack of consultation between GOVT and legal institutions

Lack of consultation over the appointments between relevant authorities

Lack of funding

Lack of proper consultation between the legal institutions

3.3 Improve access to and understanding of the Law.

(i) Work with USP on establishing an electronic database for the Laws of Vanuatu;

(ii) Utilize work of Good Governance project to promote understanding of Law and system of Government;

(iii) Link CRP information dissemination activities to legal sector reform

SLO

Ombudsman Office

MOCRP

On-going

Ongoing

· Data base established

· Good governance is a building block in the legal sector

· Network of information established

Lack of funding

Lack of funding and awareness by the people

Lack of coordination and understanding between GOVT central agencies and legal sector.

CRP MATRIX: PART F: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM TO ENCOMPASS JUDICIARY

1.Strengthening the operation of the rule of law through enhancing Judiciary.

1.1 Enhance the capacity and independence of the Judiciary.

(i) Ensure Court’s Bill is tabled by Parliament

(ii) Develop a Management Improvement Plan for Court system;

(iii). Strengthen the Operation of the Judicial Service Commission

(iv) Provide suitable office buildings and Judicial residential buildings of officers and courts staff.

(v).Provide control and management of Judicial budget.

(vi). Provide on going training to Judicial officers.

(vii). Provide simple and clear precise court rules & case management

MJ/Judiciary

Judiciary/ JSC

MJ/JSC

MJ/JSC/Judiciary/MFEM

Judiciary/MJ/MFEM

Judiciary

Judiciary/ JRC

August 2005

June 2005

Dec. 2005

Dec.2006

Ongoing

December 2005

· Substantive amendments to be made.

· Plan in place

· Adequate budget for JSC required.

· JSC meet regularly

· Buildings build

· Amendment to JS & Courts Act.

· Establishment of national judicial training committee.

· Annual training sessions

· Implementation of new rules

· The bill is not yet gazetted. New[3]

· The plan has not been carry out

· Procedure of appointment has not been applied.

· Land issues and lack of funding

· Non Judicial control of budget impede to judicial independence

· Lack of funding and Time availability for training.

· Completed

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

ABBREVIATIONS:

AGC Attorney General Chamber MOCRP Ministry of Comprehensive Reform Program PS Public Solicitor’s Office

AG Auditor General Office MOH Ministry of Health

AMU Asset Management Unit MOYS Ministry of Youth & Sport REDI-Rural Economic Development Initiative

BA Business Advisory Services MFEM Ministry of Finance, Economic & Management

CCI Chamber of Commerce & Industry MOIA Ministry of Internal Affairs RBV Reserve Bank of Vanuatu

COM Council of Ministers MIPU Ministry of Infrastructure & Public Utilities RT Remuneration Tribunal

COP Clerk of Parliament MLGM Ministry of Lands, Geology & Mines SDIC Services Delivery Improvement Committee

CRC Constitutional Review Committee MNVBDC Ministry of Ni-Vanuatu Business Development Center SLO State Law Office

CAA Civil Aviation Authority MP Members of Parliament TA Technical Assistant/Technical Advisors

DBV Development Bank of Vanuatu MPC Macroeconomic Policy Committee TPU Tourism Planning Unit

DC Department of Cooperatives MPM Ministry of the Prime Minister VANGO NGO Umbrella Organization

DCO Development Committee of Officials MTBD Ministry of Trade, Business and Development VAT Value Added Tax (=GST)

DG Director Generals NBV National Bank of Vanuatu VBTC Vanuatu Broadcasting & Tele-communication

DRC Decentralization Review Commission NCC National Council of Chiefs (Malvatumauri) VCMB Vanuatu Commodities Market Board

DSM Department of Strategic Management NMC National Museum Center VCC Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce

EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone PA Political Advisors VCC Vanuatu Christian Council of Churches

FSC Financial Services Commission PAC Public Accounts Committee VCTU Vanuatu Council of Trade Union

ILO International Labor Organization PG Provincial Governments VFCA Vanuatu Financial Center Association

JSC Judicial Service Commission PM Prime Minister VFSC Vanuatu Financial Service Commission

LAB Labor Advisory Board PSC Public Service Commission VNCW Vanuatu National Council of Women

MAQFF Ministry of Agriculture, Quarantine, PPO Public Prosecutors Office VNTDO Vanuatu National Tourism Development Office

Forestry & Fisheries JRC Judicial Rules Committee VCF Vanuatu Cooperative Federation

MBC Ministerial Budget Committee GRT Government Remuneration Tribunal PR Provincial Retreat

MJ Ministry of Justice J Judiciary TOR Terms of Reference

MOE Ministry of Education PI Policy Initiative NF Need Funding

EOG Electoral Observer Group EC Electoral Commission PEO Principal Electoral Officer

1 This program matrix reflects the key elements of the Vanuatu Government’s Comprehensive Reform Program, which was endorsed for implementation by a National Summit held in Port Vila on 26-27 June 1997; then approved by the Council of Ministers; and which was presented to a Consultative Group Meeting in New Caledonia on 28 July 1997. The Matrix has been revised and updated after each National Summit to reflects emerging priorities and resolution of the National Summit. After the changes it then submits to DCO and Council of Ministers for approval.

Note: PI, abbreviated for “Policy Initiative” and NF for “Need Funding”

Bolded Italic statement indicated new initiatives

[3] Additional amendments requires Parliament endorsement before the Judicial Act becomes enforceable.

CRP MATRIX: PART A: FACILITATE THE ROLE OF PRINATE SECTOR IN LEADING THE ECONOMY

VBTC

CRP MATRIX: PART B: ENHANCE AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

MOCRP

January 2005

DWA

MOH, VPF

CRP MATRIX: PART C: DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONS TO SUPPORT RURAL DEVELOPMENT

VPF, MOIA

MOIA, EC

CRP MATRIX: PART E: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM, THEPARLIAMENT, AND THE LEGAL SECTOR

CRP MATRIX: PART F: STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM TO ENCOMPASS JUDICIARY