Solomon Islands - Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy : Building Local Foundations for Rural Development

World Bank

Washington, DC

关键词: AGRICULTURE;    CAR;    CONFLICT;    COSTS OF TRANSPORT;    ENERGY SOURCES;   

RP-ID  :  39870

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

In May 2006, the Government of theSolomon Islands placed rural development at the top of itspolicy agenda. The Solomon Islands Government's May2006 Policy Framework Document places emphasis ondevelopment through a bottom-up and holistic approach thatencompasses the empowerment of the people through ruraladvancement strategies, the pursuit of the MillenniumDevelopment Goals, the revitalization of the economy,improved law and order, effective service delivery and thedevolution of powers and functions and decision-makingauthority to the periphery. This document comprises 4sections: Chapter I presents a review of the current ruraldevelopment situation. Chapter II discusses growth prospectsand opportunities in the short to medium term (2011 horizon)and medium to long term (2020 horizon). Chapter III presentsthe Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy (ARDS)recommendations as regards priority interventions inagriculture and rural development over the short, medium andlong term. Chapter IV discusses ARDS implementation,including tailoring the approach to the different provinces,monitoring ARDS implementation, and matching resources with priorities.