Government of the Republic of Vanuatu

100 Days Plan

Progress Report February, 2017

Department of Strategic Policy, Planning and Aid Coordination Prime Minister’s Office

Government of the Republic of Vanuatu

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INTRODUCTION The following report provides an update on progress towards the Government’s 100 Days Plan

which was produced following the election of January 2016 and the subsequent formation of the

coalition government led by Hon. Charlot Salwai MP on the 11th February 2016.

The 100 days plan is meant to set the political, collective policy direction that provides both short,

and medium to long term development priorities for the current government. It outlines the

priorities for implementation by the Government of Vanuatu from February 2016 – December 2016

and onwards into the second year of the current government.

The following report lists important updates on the priorities of the government as stated in the 100

Days Plan. These are prioritised for each ministry, each in the following two categories:

1. One Hundred Days Plan (where activities are intended to be carried out within 100 days)

2. Medium to Long Term Plans (for activities that will be achieved within the term of the

Government)

The short term priorities are programed for 100 days for its completion, whilst the medium to long

term priorities are activities that will be carried out during the term of the government in power. The

plan has a clear responsibility and target dates and it addresses present development challenges.

The relative achievements seen in this report are reflective of the scale of the expectations and

challenges faced by each ministry and department, and as such direct comparisons between

ministries and generalisations should be avoided and readers are encouraged to look into specific

achievements.

However, it is clear from the overall progress reported on page 1 and 2, that as a whole the

government has made excellent progress towards achieving its objectives – with less than 10% of

activities in the 100 Days Plan being marked ‘incomplete’.

The challenges faced with the implementation of the plan include shortfalls and inconsistencies to

establish coordination mechanisms both at the political and bureaucratic levels. Whereas some

ministries and departments were able to effectively integrate the priorities into their 2016 work

plans, some were less successful.

Going forward, the coordination could become more effective if remaining priorities becomes the

mandate of government caucuses to monitor the implementation on a regular basis and making sure

that sufficient time and resources are allocated for implementation. Following this review,

Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the government are encouraged to incorporate the

remaining priorities into their corporate and business plans going forward.

The government is providing this complete progress report in the spirit of openness and

accountability to their electorate who have a right to be informed on the progress which has been

made towards the priorities which this government identified upon coming to power.

Cover Images by Dan McGarry/Daily Post

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Contents INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... i

OVERALL PROGRESS ............................................................................................................................... 1

Overall Progress Scorecard ................................................................................................................. 2

PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 3

100 Days Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Medium to Long term Plans................................................................................................................ 6

Prime Minister’s Office: Progress Scorecard ...................................................................................... 8

MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT ..................................................................... 9

100 DAYS PLAN ................................................................................................................................... 9

Medium to Long term Plans.............................................................................................................. 13

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management: Performance Scorecard ..................................... 16

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND EXTERNAL TRADE ............. 17

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 17

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade: Progress Scorecard .... 20

MINISTRY OF TOURISM, TRADE, COMMERCE AND NI-VANUATU BUSINESS ..................................... 21

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 21

Medium to Long Term Plans ............................................................................................................. 23

Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni-Vanuatu Business: Progress Scorecard .................. 25

MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................... 26

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 26

Medium to Long Term Plans ............................................................................................................. 27

Ministry of Internal Affairs: Progress Scorecard ............................................................................... 29

MINISTRY OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES ............................................................................... 30

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 30


Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Progress Scorecard ........................................................ 33

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ........................................................................... 34

100 Days ............................................................................................................................................ 34


Ministry of Justice and Community Service: Progress Scorecard ..................................................... 38

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH ........................................................................................................................... 39

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 39


Ministry of Health: Progress Scorecard ............................................................................................ 42

MINISTRY OF CLIMATE CHANGE .......................................................................................................... 43

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 43


Ministry of Climate Change: Progress Scorecard .............................................................................. 45

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS ...................................................................................................... 46

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 46


Ministry of Youth and Sports: Progress Scorecard ........................................................................... 48

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND BIOSECURITY ........................ 49

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 49


Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity: Progress Scorecard ........... 53

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING .......................................................................................... 54

100 Days Plan .................................................................................................................................... 54


Ministry of Education and Training: Progress Scorecard .................................................................. 61

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES ..................................................................... 62

100 Days Plan (Revision: 23rd February 2016) .................................................................................. 62

Update on Activities .......................................................................................................................... 63

Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities: Progress Scorecard .................................................. 66

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OVERALL PROGRESS The table below shows the breakdown across all thirteen ministries of the overall progress made towards the 100 Days Plan and the Medium to Long Term

Plans over the last year. There are three classifications which have been used throughout this report:

1. Complete – where the activity has been satisfactorily completed

2. Ongoing – where the activity has begun but has yet to be fully completed

3. Incomplete – where there has been no progress made on a particular activity, either due to constraints or that the activity has been deprioritised

Ministry 100 Days Plan

Medium to Long Term Plans

Complete Ongoing Incomplete Complete Ongoing Incomplete

Prime Minister’s Office 11 9 0 2 6 1

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management 7 4 1 0 8 0

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade 2 8 0 - - -

Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni-Vanuatu Business 4 1 3 3 2 7

Ministry of Internal Affairs 2 2 2 3 4 1

Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources 3 4 1 0 3 1

Ministry of Justice and Community Service 4 6 0 1 2 4

Ministry of Health 1 5 2 0 2 1

Ministry of Climate Change 5 2 0 4 1 0

Ministry of Youth and Sports 6 0 0 4 2 0

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity 6 3 3 5 5 3

Ministry of Education and Training 9 1 0 5 8 0

Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities 8 4 0 - - -

Total 68 49 12 27 43 18

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Overall Progress Scorecard

53%38%

9%

100 Days Plan: Overall Progress

Complete Ongoing Incomplete

31%

49%

20%

Medium to Long Term Plans: Overall Progress


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PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE

100 Days Plan Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Launching of the 100 Day Policy Priorities Complete

February 2016

2 Programming of TC Pam Recovery Funds

a) Submission of all Sector project profiles to be done by mid

March (only for cyclone Pam affected areas)

b) Implementation of only Pam related Projects to commence

by end of March

c) El Nino event assessment & reporting

Complete

Most have commenced. Supplementary ones in the pipeline

DSPPAC and Sectors Concerned

March 2016

3 Review TC Pam Recovery Steering Committee including appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries to the Committee and Special Envoy on Climate Change Complete

PMO March 2016

4 Review of Police Service Commission and Transfer of Police & VMF

functions to the Ministry of internal Affairs

- Appointment of Police Commissioner (Advertise externally too)

- Gazette Amendment of Police Act

Complete

PMO/MIA April 2016

5 Review all Director Generals Contract based on SLO advise

Ongoing

PSC April 2016

7 COM to approve policy decision on the establishment of the National Security Council (NSC) Complete

Police and PMO April 2016

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9 Review and activate Government’s Revenue Task Force and assign Parliamentary Secretaries and Members of Parliament (assist in implementation of recommendations of revenue matrix) Complete

PMO and MFEM March 2016

10 Commence work on the design of the Presidential Palace Complete

PMO and State House

May 2016

11 Review Government structure and realign certain Ministerial functions

(possibility of creating new Ministries to ease workload of few Ministries

and ensure better focus and service delivery--amendment of constitution

a pre-requisite)

Ongoing

DCO approved proposal, and awaiting COM consideration. TA in place to assist in the initial work

PMO April-May

12 Work with Parliament to:

a) strengthen role of Parliament

b) Better resources of Parliament including Office of the

Opposition Complete

c) Strengthen and better resource Parliamentary Committees

Complete

PMO and Parliament

May 2016

13 Proper review and empower Ombudsman (with possible linkages with

Public Service Commission and Prosecution & establish taskforce

including TOR to provide oversight

Ongoing

PMO May-longer term

14 Commence work on reviewing and reforming the role of Public Service

Commission

Ongoing

PMO/PSC May 2016

15 Payout of all outstanding severances and salaries within Government

through a Supplementary Budget

Have commenced. Going through a

criteria established by government t

PMO/PSC May /June 2016

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Ongoing starting with those who are

disadvantaged

16 Review SOEs including restructuring of Air Vanuatu (including equity

participation/Private Sector)

Complete

Equity participation of Air Vanuatu

in progress

PMO April 2016

17 Review VBTC Board and Objectives (nationwide coverage)

Ongoing

PMO March-April

18 Appointment of a New Attorney General to the State Law Office

Complete

PMO and MJCS April 2016

19 Establish proper Policy Government Housing with Task Force

Complete

PMO, PSC May 2016

20 Government Remuneration Tribunal to review remuneration of Public

Service and Judicial Service

Ongoing

Have commenced work. Should complete everything in first quarter of 2017

PMO May 2016

21 Commence work on Political/Constitutional Reform

Ongoing

Have commenced PMO March 2016

22 Review Citizenship Commission and its functions

Ongoing

Have commenced. New structure put on hold subject to more discussions

PMO/Citizenship Commission

April 2016

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Medium to Long term Plans Activity Progress to date Responsibility Deadline

1 Endorse and Resource National Sustainable Development Plan

Appoint co-Chair of NSDP Taskforce

Complete NSDP consultations and write up Submit final draft to COM Complete

Document launched 18th January 2017 due to commitments in December

PMO and DSPPAC December 2016

2 Review & streamline OPSC functions to improve efficiency and response time of the commission

Undertake consultative review of effectiveness of OPSC

Produce report on recommendations COM to endorse report Ongoing

Part of the review of government machinery. COM paper went through DCO and it is now listed for COM’s consideration at its next meeting

PMO, OPSC and all line agencies

October 2016

3 Review and amend OSA to remove powers of PM to make political

appointments and amend OSA to make GRT responsible for determining

appropriate level of remuneration for OSA appointments

GRT to review and consult on amendments

Prepare instructions to SLO

SLO to prepare and execute order with amendments Prepare consequential amendments to existing legislation. Complete

GRT and SLO in consultation with PMO

December 2016

4 Review of Political Establishments

Take stock of current Political Establishments and their functions

Identify key issues and constraints Provide recommendations to Cabinet on political establishments

and their functions

Ongoing

PMO CSU with assistance of TA

July 2016

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5 Review ICT Infrastructure and consider options to Outsource

Establish taskforce including TOR to provide oversight

Prepare Tender and award contract Wholesale of available capacity of Govt broadband network

Ongoing

Given current condition of infrastructure unable to tender out yet. Should be ready by mid-2017

PMO, OGCIO July 2016

6 Reduction of Internet Wholesale pricing

Establish taskforce including TOR to provide oversight

Review and amend VANGOV IRU Agreement

Wholesale of available capacity Ongoing

PMO, OGCIO

December 2016

7 Develop clear Policy on Foreign personnel working on special

projects/NGOs that are exempted from fees and permits

Ongoing

PMO & central agencies

December 2016

8 Review & Streamline Key Functions of PMO a) Take stock of current PMO functions b) Identify key issues and constraints

Ongoing

Will be part of review of government machinery

PMO June 2016

9 Break monopoly in fuel and other utilities Incomplete

Have had some initial discussions but not completed

PMO/MFEM December 2016

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Prime Minister’s Office: Progress Scorecard

55%

45%

0%

PMO 100 Days Plan


22%

67%

11%

PMO Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

100 DAYS PLAN Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Review national income & expenditure

reports to factor in contingent liabilities

(COM paper)

Incomplete

- No progress on this as there is confusion on what this means.

- National Income & Expenditure prepared by NSO

- Contingent Liabilities is part of accounts prepared by the Accounts

Section of the Dept. of Finance & Treasury.

MFEM March

2016

2 Announcement by Hon Minister MFEM

explaining the Recurrent Budget Surplus

Complete

- Report has been made and provided to Hon. Minister of Finance

& Economic Management

- Clarification was made on the floor of Parliament during the 2016

Budget Appropriation

- Clarification was also made in the media pertaining to the

surplus.

MFEM March

2016

3 MFEM full presence in the provinces as

part of Decentralisation policy

Complete

Department of Finance and Treasury

- Presence in all provinces of Vanuatu since 2012

- Line agencies to devolve power to their provincial branches is

still an issue

- Some Line agencies have already devolve powers to provincial

branches eg. Dept. Tourism, Dept. of Cooperatives, Dept. of

Agriculture

Department of Customs & Inland Revenue

- Presence in all provinces of Vanuatu

National Statistics Office

- Presence in all provinces of Vanuatu includes Santo and Vila

MFEM May 2016

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4 Repeal Expenditure Review and Audit Act

and replace with National Audit Office Act

and Public Accounts Committee Act

Review has started since 2014. Reviews of

the Auditor General’s Act was already

completed

Ongoing

- COM has approved the review of the Expenditure Review and

Audit Act

- The Act will be replaced by the National Audit Act and Public

Accounts Committee Act

Challenges

- Work has been slow due to slow process of recruitment of the

Auditor General

- High staff turnover

- Bottom/top heavy structure resulting in very low salary for staff

MFEM; Auditor

General, SLO

November

2016

5 Investigation into alleged release of

payments to MPs for cyclone relief (52

Million)

Complete

- Report and supporting documents have been prepared and

submitted to the Hon. Minister of Finance & Economic

Management

- Parliament has approved the supplementary appropriation for

reimbursement

MJCS & MFEM May 2016

6 Revoke Decision to Suspend of VNPF

Board

Complete

- A temporary Board was appointed for six months which ended

April 2016 followed by another Board being appointed to end of

September 2016 and further changes made in the composition of

the Board members as of October 2016.

- Commission of Enquiry has commence its task and has held

public hearings in December 2016.

- Commission of Enquiry is currently preparing its report.

MEFM March

2016

7 Investigation into the legality of COM

decision the gratuity payouts to former

jailed MPs

Complete

- Report submitted to Hon. Minister of Finance & Economic

Management.

- SLO is seeking clarification from the Court on the amount that

should be recovered as the decision of the Court on the matter is

ambiguous or general.

MFEM and

Ministry of

Justice

May 2016

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- When a clarification is made by the Court the MFEM will recover

any balances that is overpaid. Therefore, the recovery is pending

the Court clarification.

8 Taxation legislation to be ratified by

Parliament

Complete

- The prepared draft Bill completed.

- Bill for Tax Cooperation has been passed by Parliament in June

2016.

- Regulations for the Act have been drafted.

- Vanuatu is now a tax compliant country as rated by OECD.

- The Tax Policy Unit of the MFEM is now the Competent Authority

- A secured room has been identified to be used to facilitate the

work of the Competent Authority by securing the door and

installation of secure IT infrastructure to provide information to

other countries that sign TIEA with Vanuatu.

MFEM, SLO November

2016

9 Amend the RBV Act (CAP 125) to allow

separations of positions between the

Governor and Chairman of the Reserve

Bank of Vanuatu

Ongoing

- A COM decision has been made on the amendment of CAP 125

through COM Decision 97/2015.

- Drafting instruction have been sent to SLO for amendments.

- Perhaps a draft letter of understanding from Hon. Minister to

Governor clarifying the role of Governor, its importance - for

Governor to be Chair-person of the Board as well.

MFEM

April 2016

10 COM decision on restructuring of SOEs

Ongoing

- Drafting has been completed and listed for discussion in

Parliament twice in June and December 2016.

- Bill has been withdrawn due to minor changes

- Bill should be tabled again in early 2017.

Challenges

- More consultation need

- A few more amendments to make the Act more efficient and

effective.

MFEM April 2016

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11 Work on Review of National Taxation

policies (COM decision)-Establish

Parliamentary Committee on tax reforms

Ongoing

- Objective of revenue reform is to raise revenue and improve

business environment.

- Committees on Revenue Reform have been established.

- Tax options have been modelled and presented to the

Government Committee and COM.

- Tax options have been presented to the Public through

consultations.

- Work underway on Offsets

- Draft legislations is in place waiting final decision from

Government.

- Systems upgrade and DCIR modernisation is underway to

implement reforms.

MFEM April 2016

12 Review of Status Agriculture Bank

including legislation review

- Repeal Act

- Consider merging with NBV (Rural

agriculture products)

Complete

- Committee was established to review the Agriculture Bank.

- Review Team completed consultations.

- COM paper prepared.

- Report of the review has been presented to the COM.

- COM has made a decision on the outcome of the review.

MFEM and

Agriculture

June 2016

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Medium to Long term Plans Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Dateline

1 Review Vanuatu flagship registry

Ongoing

- On-going consultations with Ports and Harbour and MIPU.

- VMSL contract will expire in 2017.

- COM has already made a decision on the shipping registry

MFEM December

2016

2 Review gambling and casino legislation

Ongoing

Part of the on-going revenue reform. MFEM August 2016

3 Review sugary tax including SIN goods taxes

Ongoing

Currently under review by the Revenue Review Committee. MFEM August 2016

4 Review fuel levy

Ongoing

Currently under review by the Revenue Review Committee

Challenges

- Vanuatu does not have the expertise for this review

- A request have been send to the Commonwealth Secretariat

to provide assistance in this area.

MFEM August 2016

5 Update government asset register- Establish

taskforce including TOR to provide oversight

Ongoing

- Funding assistance has been secured from GfG.

- TA has been recruited to assist the DOFT to update the

registry and value all government assets including; Land,

Building, Airports, Wharfs, Roads, Schools, Health Centres,

Bridges, etc

- Asset Unit team have visited all the islands of Vanuatu to

register all assets of the government.

- New Asset valuation methodology has been established.

- New Accounting procedures have been established to record

assets including depreciation and book value of assets.

MFEM September

2016

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6 Setup Price (& Quality) Control Unit

Ongoing

- The Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Cooperative has engage

the Private Sector Development Initiative branch of ADB to

prepare a position paper in competition.

- Consultations have been held with various stakeholders

pertaining to the establishment of an agency to monitor prices

and enforce consumer protection.

- Subsequent request has been made to ADB to proceed with

the establishment of the agency.

Challenge

- Price control is no longer a norm used in countries.

- Regulators have replace price control agencies as with

Regulators to monitor and control prices including setting

standards for products and enforce consumer protection.

MFEM November

2016

7 Continue implementation of recommendation of

the Commission of Inquiry into the Vanuatu

National Provident Fund (by Ernest & Young)

Ongoing

- COI has been established.

- Investigations and public hearing have been conducted.

- Final report has yet to be released, hence the

recommendations have yet to be implemented.

Challenges

- Whether the recommendations be implemented or not?

MFEM July 2016

8 New Building for MFEM

Ongoing

- Request has been made to the Chinese Embassy for the new

building of the MFEM.

- Message received from the Embassy is that the request is

under review in Beijing.

- Government as allocated a budget for backfill and

transformer in preparation for the work should the Chinese

Government agree to fund the building.

MFEM and

PMO

Jan 2017

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- Based on the consultation, a Chinese Technical Team will

arrive in mid of this year [2017] to further assess site location

of the building in preparation for work commencement.

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Ministry of Finance and Economic Management: Performance Scorecard

59%

33%

8%

MFEM 100 Days Plan


0%

100%

0%

MFEM Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND EXTERNAL TRADE


1 Review decision on the

appointment of Consulate

General to Hong Kong

Complete

In March 2016 the appointment of Mr. Daniel Faivre as Consul General to the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong was revoked and Mr. Faivre was recalled. On Thursday 12th May, the matter was brought before COM to appoint the next eligible candidate. As per the recommendation of the Foreign Service Board to appoint Mr. Andrew Leong as the next Consul General to Hong Kong. The Chinese government has granted its consent for the Consul General in Hong Kong.

MOFAICET April 2016

2 Re-consider Appointment of

Ambassador to China

Ongoing

Agrément has been issued in March 2016 to Ambassador Dennis Nai as the

Ambassador of the Republic of Vanuatu to the People’s Republic of China in Beijing.

A review on Ambassador Nai’s contract has been made and is awaiting signature.

MOFAICET May 2016

3 Appoint High Commissioner to

Fiji

Ongoing

The Ministry has advertised the position and a Foreign Service Board (FSB) was

appointed. The FSB had submitted its recommendations to the Council and which

was then replaced by Council Decision to reinstate Nikenike Vurobaravu instead.

Decisions to settle out-of-court claims by Nikenike and Foreign Affairs and

facilitated by SLO were completed in November 2016. Similarly, the Government of

the Republic of Fiji were informed formally by the Ministry of the re-instatement of

Mr. Vurobaravu. The Ministry is awaiting the formal consent/agrément from Fiji

prior to signing off Mr. Vurobaravu Terms and Conditions of employment

MOFAICET May 2016

4 Review the FSA to harmonise

with Public Service Act/Staff

Manual to improve Vanuatu’s

representation abroad

Ongoing

This is work in Progress and a retreat was organized to deliberate on the proposed

amendments including the Consular program (Amendment No. 15 of 2014.) Several

changes have been proposed and the Team from Foreign Affairs are collating these

changes. The Amendments have also been emailed to all the Heads of Missions

abroad for their input on the amends and are being incorporated into the

document

MOFAICET July 2016

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5 Review & Prioritize Vanuatu’s

membership to International

Organisation

Ongoing

A COM paper was prepared to the Council to seek endorsement of the

devolvement of some of the membership subscriptions to those line agencies who

are direct beneficiaries.

The funds relating to annual subscriptions has been devolved to Ministry of Finance

but the work of reviewing and maintaining support to these organisations remains

the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFAICET May 2016

6 Review Vanuatu’s position on

PACER+ and EPA negotiations

Ongoing

Papers on recommended position were presented to DCO but Council of Ministers

have made no decision on their position regarding the PACER Plus and EPA position.

Regarding the PACER Plus the Government Caucus met and agreed that more

consultations needed to be made and which proceeded in 2016 right to November

2016 (completed in Luganville, MALAMPA, Port Vila, PENMA and TAFEA). Final

stages of the PACER PLUS negotiations to be completed in February 2017 and

conditional offers on goods market access, services, investment, temporary

movement of natural persons already submitted.

Prime Minister visited NZ in 2016 and affirmed Vanuatu’s position that it will sign

the PACER Plus. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and

External Trade has repeatedly assured Australia and NZ that Vanuatu will sign the

PACER Plus. Concerted efforts by the Vanuatu Government to host the PACER Plus

Implementation Unit in Port Vila (successor to the Office of the Chief Trade Advisor)

continues with the provision that Vanuatu will sign the PACER Plus.

On the EPA, the COM never made a position clear despite the COM paper

presented through the DCO but for some reason COM has not made a position. This

was raised at the Vanuatu/EU political dialogue in January 2017 but again the

position presented by Vanuatu was that there is no decision made as to its position.

MOFAICET May 2016

7 Amend Passport Act to

strengthen procedures for

issuance of Diplomatic Passport

Amendment of the Passport Act has to be aligned to the Amendment of the Foreign

Service ACT and not done in isolation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry

of Foreign Affairs are jointly addressing these amendments

MOFAICET July 2016

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Ongoing

8 Make appointment to Consul

General to New Caledonia

Ongoing

The Ministry has provided an advisory paper against recalling of the Consul General

due to the cost implications. The alternate option would be to allow the Consul

General’s current contract to lapse and replace the post of Consul in New

Caledonia.

MOFAICET April 2016

9 Review decision on the

appointment of Consul General

to Thailand

Ongoing

The approval from COM was to establish a fully-fledged Mission in Thailand- which

is to be headed by a Head of a Mission- Ambassador Level. The proposal from the

previous nominee was for him to fund the Operational cost of the Mission

unfortunately this proposal has now been sidelined.

The decision to down-grade the Consulate General to an Honorary Consul has a

negative connotation amongst the diplomatic community and the international

community.

MOFAICET April 2016

10 Plight of Ni-Vanuatu students in

the Philippines

Complete

Ministry of Foreign Affairs have managed to secure 30 students under a special

program with the Commissioner of Immigration to allow them to be repatriated

home and for appropriate visa clearances to be approved prior to them travelling

back to the Philippines. The Vanuatu government paid for the repatriation of the 30

Vanuatu students.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade: Progress Scorecard

20%

80%

0%

MFAICET 100 Days Plan


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MINISTRY OF TOURISM, TRADE, COMMERCE AND NI-VANUATU BUSINESS


1 Develop and submit to COM proposal to set up of Vanuatu

Travel Safari

Incomplete

Has yet to be approved by COM DOT May 2016

2 Develop and submit to COM proposal to relocate airport

from Mystery island to mainland Anietyum

Complete

Has been presented and approved by

COM

MIPU & MTTICNVB May 2016

3 Develop and submit to COM proposal for building new

airport on Maewo at Nasawa

Complete

Has been presented and approved by

COM


4 Develop and submit to COM proposal for new airport in

North Ambrym and access road from all sides (North, West &

South East) of island to Volcanoes

Incomplete

No progress, but will be a priority for the

Ministry in 2017


5 Eliminate chaos between taxi and bus operators at the wharf

and airport.

Ongoing

Short-terms successes will have to be built

upon by all stakeholders going forward

Land Transport board and

DOT

May 2016

6 Develop and submit to COM proposals for an Agri-Tourism

Week.

Complete

Agri-tourism week was jointly held with

MALFFB during 2016

Food Technology

Development Centre

30th

March

2016

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7 Gazette of the repealed VCMB Act

Incomplete

Decision has yet to be reached on the

future of VCMB or proposed Agri-Business

Regulatory Authority (ABRA)

MTTCNVB 30th April

2016

8 PMO, MALFFB and the MTTCNVB to finalise the Program

Documents for the European Development Fund Program to

support the value chains of cattle, coconut and fruits and

vegetables in dialogue with the EU Delegation.

Complete

Final programme documents were

submitted to the EU during 2016 and the

three ministries will work together to

deliver EDF11 going forward

PMO/MALFFB/MTTCNB May 2016

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Medium to Long Term Plans Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Enact Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) Bill

Complete

Act passed in November 2016 Food Technology

Development Centre

September

2016

2 Enact Act to establish the VanIPO as a statutory body is

passed by Parliament, and is fully set up and functioning as

soon as possible.

Incomplete

Decision has yet to be made on the long-

term status of VanIPO.

Bill remains with SLO

VANIPO September

2016

3 Enact bill on the establishment of the Vanuatu Copyright

Incomplete

Bill has yet to be cleared by SLO VANIPO 30th March

2017

4 COM to review and increase the current fees charged and

collected by VANIPO.

Incomplete

No progress VANIPO 30th March

2017

5 Development of a new National Investment Policy

Incomplete

VIPA attempting to secure donor funding.

Will be a priority in 2017

VIPA & Ministry of

Trade

December

2016

6 Amendments to Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Act

[CAP 248] of 2010 or the National Investment Bill proposed

by IFC

Incomplete

VIPA attempting to secure donor funding.

Will be a priority in 2017

VIPA & Ministry of

Trade

November

2016

7 Develop and submit to COM proposals to urgently establish

an industrial park or green space for foreign direct investors

to utilise to establish their business investments in Vanuatu

COM paper on Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) for

Santo approved during 2016

Department of

Industry

July 2017

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Complete

8 Establishment of Industry department in Tanna.

Ongoing

Recruitment complete and will commence

following orientation

Department of

Industry

March 2017

9 Review of Industry policy

Incomplete

Funding has been sought, and review should

commence in the first quarter of 2017

Department of

Industry

December

2016

10 Draft Issue Paper on the Competition Policy for views from

the public sector

Complete

Paper was drafted and public consultations

were held during 2016

MTTCNVB December

2016

11 Finalise project proposal for funding of the single window

project which will significantly reduce the transaction costs

for exporters and importers.

Ongoing

Proposals have been brought to the National

Trade Development Committee (NTDC) and

will be progressed to COM during 2017

DCIR/MTTCNVB-TDD June 2016

12 Submit to COM proposals for an MSME policy

Incomplete

No progress ORCBD August 2016

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Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Ni-Vanuatu Business: Progress Scorecard

50%

12%

38%

MTTCNVB 100 Days Plan


25%

17%58%

MTTCNVB Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS


1 Approve Bill to amend Representation of Peoples Act to require medical certificates for potential candidates wanting to contest any elections, replace bi-elections with runner-up taking the vacant seat and allow registration of voters to happen all year around Incomplete

Challenges: COM reject proposal. SLO advice that it is unconstitutional to use runner-up

MOIA/Electoral office & SLO

March 2016

2 Regularizing the appointment of the Vanuatu National Cultural Council Incomplete

Challenges: Current officers retained their positions due to court judgement

MOIA/Vanuatu Cultural Centre

March 2016

3 Transfer of Vanuatu National Cultural Council to Ministry of Justice & Community Services Complete

MOIA/PMO/MJCS April 2016

4 Review NISCOL Board Complete

MOIA/PMO/MJCS April 2016

5 Investigate NISCOL Board Ongoing

Investigation is in progress as of January 2017

MOIA/PMO/Police April 2016

6 Investigate fire incident that destroyed NISCOL Office in Luganville, Santo Ongoing

Investigation is ongoing as of January 2017 as above

MOIA/PMO/Police/AFP April 2016

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Medium to Long Term Plans Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Continuation of work on the electronic Voting system Complete

MoIA/Electoral Office March 2016 onwards

2 Review Decentralization Policy and Legislation: Pilot process of working directly with Area Council Secretaries in one province Complete

MoIA/DLA July 2016

3 Commence work on establishing Mini-Townships in Outer Islands/Provinces Incomplete

DLA/Department of Lands November 2016

4 Initiate new Revenue Initiatives for Local Authorities to Increase their Financial Base Ongoing

DLA November 2016

5 Stop VERP and Real Estate Option (REO) and start a Citizenship Program that brings more money and better calibre of Long Term Investors to Vanuatu N/A

This program is under PMO and Citizenship. According to information received from Citizenship, VERP will be terminated in January 2017 and a new citizenship program will be initiated. But more information would be provided by the Citizenship and PMO.

Immigration/MOIA/SLO June 2016

6 Retain Bi-lateral Agreements between Australia and New Zealand known as Inter-Agency Agreements to continue to Facilitate PSWP and RSE Ongoing

Department of Labour/MOFA July 2016

7 Open More Doors for Ni-Vanuatu Overseas Workers (NOW) Ongoing

MoIA/Labour Dept August 2016

8 Improve civil status registry Civil Status July 2016

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Complete

9 Review border control system Ongoing

AVL/PMO/Immigration/Customs June 2016

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Ministry of Internal Affairs: Progress Scorecard

34%

33%

33%

MOIA 100 Days Plan


37%

50%

13%

MOIA Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES


1 Release Funds and begin

implementation of VT500m Water

projects in 4 Provinces affected by TC

PAM

Complete

Water projects funded by DFAT, MFAT and World Bank.

Construction of water supply recovery TC Pam Penama, DFAT funding

of 21,940,590 Vatu till August 2017.

Construction of water supply recovery TC Pam- Shefa – DFAT of

21,001,980 till August 2017.

DGMWR and

DSPPAC

March 15

2016

2 Complete National Water Strategy

Ongoing

Strategy Plan in under review.

Review completed and into final consultation process before it is

finalised.

Standard operating procedures manual completed ready to be

launched.

Vanuatu National Drinking Water quality standards manual completed

and ready to be launched.

Water training manual to community and design standards under final

review before going through to print.

Department of

Water Resources

April 20

2016

3 Hold consultations with VCCI and 1st

National Stakeholders Conference to

finalise Land Subdivision Policy

Complete

Consultation with VCCI and National completed.

Final draft of the National Land Subdivision policy Completed.

Land Law amendments to compliment the National Land Subdivision

Policy completed. Final consultation with State Law and Lands to

consider the final draft underway before going to the first parliament

session in 2017

Department of

Lands

March 30

2016

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4 Finalise Land Acquisition Policy

Ongoing

Land acquisition policy drafted and require final consultation with

Lands before final drafting.

Department of

Lands

May 15

2016

5 Transfer all existing leases for domestic

airports to AVL

Incomplete

AVL is the registered leaseholder of Pekoa and White Grass airport.

Ministry of Lands requested State Law Office about minister’s intention

for government to acquire sites.

Department of

Lands

May 15

2016

6 Declare 6 New Community Green

Spaces in Port Vila & Luganville

Ongoing

COM decision 19 of 2016 to endorse declaration of 11 community

spaces and 4 Public Parks in Luganville

Survey Plans produced to indicate land for parks and community space

as part of the Memorandum of Agreement signed by Government and

Municipalities.

Department of

Lands

May 15

2016

7 Issue 15 new Negotiators Certificates

Ongoing

Five certificates issued as 2016. Department of

Lands

May 15

2016

8 Begin land acquisition of Saratamata,

East Ambae

Complete

Acquisition processes completed.

Compensation fund transferred to custom owners trust account till

determination of custom ownership is determined.

Finance Department was informed about the COM decision to transfer

funds from Land Compensation Fund to COTA.

COM decision is for the government to acquire Saratamata for public

interest.

Department of

Lands

May 15

2016

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Medium to Long term Plans Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Review Land Laws to facilitate

economic developments

Ongoing

Land related laws (land leases, land reform, strata titles, customary land

management acts to reflect and land subdivision policy is in the final stage

of drafting.

All land related amendments earmarked for 2017 first ordinary session of

parliament to consider the amendments.

Department of

Lands

November

2016

2 Acquisition of Land for Mini-

Townships

Incomplete

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has not provided any indication of

sites to be acquired for Mini Town Ships

Department of

Lands

December

2016

3 Acquisition of land in the vicinity

of airports of Pekoa, Whitesands,

Lonore, Norsup

Ongoing

White Grass airport acquisition process finalised and orders were signed by

former Minister of Lands on the 24 November 2010.

Lonorore Airport, a valuation report was produced on May 2006.

Norsup Airport, letter of request from the acquiring officer to draft the

orders for the official gazettal of the airport dated the 5th of August 2016.

Department of

Lands

December

2016

4 Review UNELCO Port Vila Water

Concession

Ongoing

URA assisted the Ministry of Lands to draft the proposed amendments to

the Port Vila Concession Contract subject to the standstill agreement with

Government and UNELCO dated the 10th of May 2016.

Proposed amendments consultation with State Law, Water and Ministry

completed. Proposed amendments submitted to URA and UNLECO to

comment before Ministry finalise the amendments with State Law Office.

Ministry and Water waiting for UNELCO’s final inputs. The proposed

implementation of the amendments in line with COM decision of 2016.

Department of

Water Resources

August

2016

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Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Progress Scorecard

37%

50%

13%

MOLNR 100 Days Plan


0%

75%

25%

MOLNR Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

100 Days Activity Progress and Challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Erangorango Rehabilitation Program Ongoing

Funding secured already from NZAID – funds to cover road and water to farm, a tool shed, and fencing of full farm area, clearing bush and farming of potatoes and other root crops. The funding support is from NZ MFAT and packaged in the Dept.’s already secured small Infrastructure project fund that will continue until 2019. The Rehabilitation Program is funded by NZ MFAT for the Farm and work is expected to start in February 2017. Plans are now underway.

Dept. of Correctional Services

Ongoing

2 Reactivate Project Management Committee for New Hall of Justice Complete

A COM paper has been prepared and new Taskforce has been appointed. Project Management Committee for New Hall of Justice has been reactivated. DSPPAC had included Funding Request to China for next Funding program – this is now for the actual building.

Ministry of Justice March 2016

3 Courts has scheduled all its Outer Island Tour for 2016. Ongoing

See NPI for PPO, PSO & Courts in 2016 Budget. Courts Ongoing

4 Pilot project on Crime and impacts of Crime Project at Blacksands Area Ongoing

First phase is the research part that was carried out in Aug/Sep 2015 – research has been completed. Report development of findings is currently in progress and will inform activities of the pilot project “Crime and impacts of Crime Project at Blacksands Area.”

Police/Ministry of Justice.

March 2016

5 Pilot Program on Domestic Violence - Pilot program on Authorise Person in Fanafo, South Santo and Malo, and Efate Ongoing

Authorised persons have been appointed for Fanafo, Malo South Santo and two sites in Port Vila. Research Document completed and will soon be disseminated to the Govt. and Donors for Funding Support.

Dept. of Women’s Affairs & Min of Justice

March 2016

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Program faces a lot of challenges due to lack of Police Presence. SRBJ currently funds the Pilot and Report of the Findings.

6 Review medical conditions of all detainees. Ongoing

Reviews on detainees’ medical conditions is an ongoing activity that the Department of Corrections is involved in with the Ministry of Health.

Corrections/MJCS & MoH

March 2016

7 Review the Structure of Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs (MNCC) Complete

The revised structure has been approved by PSC, and Parliament has approved VT15 million for the implementation. SEE NPI for MNCC for 2016 budget proposal. The total cost of the full structure is VT53 million.

MNCC, MJCS & PSC April 2016

8 Recruitment of CEO of MNCC Ongoing

Legal opinion is sought, and once SLO provides response, advertisement will proceed. The position is currently being occupied by someone on an acting basis.

MJCS & PSC May 2016

9 Increase Budget Allocations for MNCC Complete

An additional amount of VT15 million has been approved by Parliament. Check Budget submission by MNCC for NPI for more budget support.

MJCS,& MBC March 2016.

10 Increase Budgetary Support to Community Lands Management Office (CMLO) Complete

An additional VT10 million has been allocated by Parliament in March 2016. Cross check with NPI for CLMO for Budget submission.

MJCS & MBC March 2016

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1 Construct Tanna Correctional Centre Incomplete

Design completed but no funding secured yet.

Funding to be sourced from NZAID or other Donors.

No funding for this site. Funds concentrated on Luganville

centre. NZAID exits in 2019 – land secured on Tanna, new

funding to be sourced.

Dept. of Correctional Services

July 2016

2 Infrastructure Plan for Community Centres, catering for Police, Chiefs, Women, Children and Disability Offices Ongoing

Sector Infrastructure Plan draft has been completed and is

awaiting Acting DG’s input to the plan before it is finalised

and distributed to stakeholders.

Assistance on the Plan’s development is by SRBJS. Plan to be

fully completed by end of February 2017.

Ministry of Justice July 2016

3 Commence implementation of the 19 resolutions of the MNCC Roadmap on land and land management especially the identification of Customary Boundaries & documentation of traditional custom Practices, and laws Incomplete

Funding to be sought. MNCC MJCS Jan 2017

4 Continue to promote Gender empowerment in the MJCS Sector Strategies Ongoing

National Gender Policy launched in Nov 2016 Vanuatu Women Centre, DWA

Ongoing

5 Enact Juvenile Legislation Incomplete

Legislation enacting wise, there is little information on same.

However from Corrections Dept. in line with JCSSS juvenile

justice pillar: In terms of infrastructure for juvenile, a

Juvenile Centre design is completed. Funding agreement

between Gov. and NZ Aid – NZ played its part to complete

MJCS June 2016

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the design. Gov is still to allocate funds for the actual

building.

6 Enact Time Standard legislation for case management Incomplete

However, in terms of automating case management systems - work has already began with SRBJS program in the Public Legal institutions especially on case management systems, and is ongoing.

MJCS June 2016

7 Review salary of public and legal practitioners in Vanuatu in order to be able to attract, recruit and retain professionals in the legal sector Complete

Report completed, and a new Salary Structure gone for JSC

and GRT Board to Consider.

Structure implemented in Nov/Dec 2016.

MJCS, GRT, Judicial Services PMO & MBC

November 2016

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Ministry of Justice and Community Service: Progress Scorecard

40%

60%

0%

MJCS 100 Days Plan


14%

29%57%

MJCS Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF HEALTH


1 Formal recruitment of 300 contract staffs to permanent positions as replacement of retired health staffs for the enhancement of the health sector workforce Ongoing

72 nurses appointed in 2016 to permanent positions

187 contracts with PSC to progress appointment, first quarter of 2017

Challenges: Delay to obtain Financial visas to due budget limitation in 2016

MOH and PSC March 2016

2 Release of TC PAM recovery funds for reconstruction for health Sector health facilities and equipments in affected provinces Ongoing

555 million vatu release in November 2016

Tavalapa dispensary to be completed in February 2017-01-23

Work has began on Tanna for TB Ward at Lenakel hospital and Ikiti dispensary

Tender in progress for Sameou dispensary, SE Ambrym

Assessment of other works for health facilities in progress for all other provinces

Challenges: Process of bidding and CTB takes time

MoH & PMO March 15 2016

3 Assign at least 1 qualified Medical Doctor per Provincial Hospital and Mini-Hospitals through Vanuatu Ongoing

Dr. Robert Vocor to Lenakel hospital

Dr. Albert Tukoune to Norsup hospital

Dr. Andy Ilo to Lolowai hospital Challenges: Delay for local doctors to regrade salary and lack of proper accommodation contribute at provincial hospitals

MOH/PSC April 2016

4 COM Approval for MOH to access 1% of government revenue through compliance of Public Health Act to combat Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Incomplete

Department of Customs has provided data to MoH , COM paper to request government to approve 1% of Taxes for SIN goods for NCD health promotion services Challenges: Limited staff capacity to complete technical information

MoH/MFEM April 2016

5 Establish and develop corporate and administrative capacity of the provincial health management teams

Minister of Health/Minister of Finance have launched Northern Health Care Corporate Office in October 2016 to

MoH/PSC June 2016

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to strengthen health services delivery in the rural areas Ongoing

facilitate corporate support to Provincial Health Administrators and Medical Superintendents Recruitment of Coordinator to manage unit with supporting staffs Challenges: Delay of implementation of MoH structure

6 Establish mechanism of Ship Sanitation and Inspection under the Public Health Act Incomplete

No Progress made for this activity Challenges: Not a priority at this stage

MOH/SLO May 2016

7 Investigate and audit all management issues including revenue collection in all Hospitals Ongoing

Northern Provincial Hospital, Vila Central Hospital , remaining provincial hospitals to be audited in 2017 Challenges: Limited staff (internal auditor) to complete task

MoH/SLO April 2016

8 Launching of Fit for Life Programme:

Launch the Vanuatu NCD strategic plan 2016 – 2020 to combat NCD

Strengthen inter agencies involvement to tackle NCDs

Roll out of NCD priority services to prevent death and disability

Complete

Challenges: Behavioural change is a challenge against life style MoH & Partners

March 2016

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1 Continued awareness programmes toward life style changes against the four (4) risk factors of NCDs Ongoing

In Progress with Agreements signed with Vanuatu Police Force and Church groups Challenges: Participation of communities to be proactive at their level to promote healthy lifestyle changes

MOH & Partners July 2016 onwards

2 Construction of sewerage systems to prevent environment pollution Ongoing

Technical feasibility report complete, seeking funding through Climate Change Funds to commence full repair of sewerage system Challenges: No technical capacity at country level to undertake review and recommendation to MoH

MOH/MIPU/MFEM July 2016 onwards

3 Establish private partnership to develop private hospital with upgrade of medical equipment and services that can be accessed in country to save costs of overseas referral Incomplete

No Progress Challenges: Require proper policy direction to progress this policy

MOH/MFEM August 2016 onwards

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Ministry of Health: Progress Scorecard

12%

63%

25%

MOH 100 Days Plan


0%

67%

33%

MoH Medium to Long term Plans


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MINISTRY OF CLIMATE CHANGE


1 Review the URA Act to empower URA to better regulate utility (Electric & Water) Services in Vanuatu Complete

Review Completed. Awaiting further instructions from State Law Office

Department of Energy May 2016

2 Negotiations and Signing of the Loan Agreement with WB and ADB for Electrification Projects Ongoing

Negotiations with ADB completed and loan agreement to be signed

in February 2017. Negotiations with WB scheduled for February

2017 and signing of loan thereafter

Department of Energy April 2016

3 Bill (legislation) for the Energy Efficiency passed in Parliament Complete

Passed December 2016 Department of Energy April 2016

4 Tender of the Luganville Electricity Concession Ongoing

Transaction Advisory Services procured through open tender.

Concession Deed drafted. Request for expression of Interest for

Luganville concession issued through CTB. Evaluation of REOI in

progress

Department of Energy May 2016

5 Revised National Energy Roadmap document completed Complete

Completed and launched by Minister Ham Lini in October 2016. Department of Energy May 2016

6 National Environment Policy and Implementation Plan (NEPIP) 2016 – 2030 Complete

NEPIP completed. COM endorsement on September 2016 MoCC/Department of Environment

May 2016

7 Recruit Director and other vacant positions at Department of Environment Complete

Director recruited and later resigned. New appointment of Acting Director. 6 permanent positions under DEPC structure recruited

Department of Environment

May 2016

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1 Review Environmental Protection Act to facilitate Investment and developments Ongoing

COM endorsement for commencement of review on 23 September 2016

DOE/SLO November 2016

2 Establish Hydrology Forecasting within VMGD Ongoing

NPP for recruiting two officers approved by MBC and funding available for 2017 to recruit. Recruitment in process

VMGD September 2016

3 Hydrology Staff Transfer from Department of Water Supply to VMGD N/A

Not Applicable anymore as per discussion with MoL and MoCC Recruitment for new staff under VMGD in progress

VMGD September 2016

4 Enactment of Meteorology, Geo-Hazards and Climate Change draft Bill by Parliament Complete

Completed and passed in Parliament December 2016 VMGD/SLO November 2016

5 Finalise NIE Accreditation to access Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Funds under the Green Climate Fund Ongoing

In progress MoCC/PMO December 2017

6 Establishment of Department of Climate Change Ongoing

COM Endorsement in April 2016. PSC Approval on 13 May 2016

MoCC/VMGD December 2016

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Ministry of Climate Change: Progress Scorecard

71%

29%

0%

MCC 100 Days Plan


20%

80%

0%

MCC Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS


1 Engage contractors to commence 2017 S.P. Mini-Games

construction

Complete

Ministry / CCECC March 2016

2 Prepare budget breakdown of South Pacific Mini Games

Complete

Ministry of Youth & Sport March 2016

3 Review of 2017 Mini Games Host Agreement variation

(budget) and submit to COM

Complete

Department of Youth & Sport May 2016

4 Review position of CEO VAN2017

Complete

Department of Youth & Sport April 2016

5 Appoint a Parliamentary Committee for 2017 South Pacific

Mini Games

Complete

Prime Minister’s Office & Ministry of Youth & Sport

March 2016

6 Renovation and Completion of VAN2017 Office

Complete

Department May 15 2016

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1 Encourage NFs to host national championships

Selection of athletes towards national competitions as preparation towards

2017 Mini-Games

Complete

Department / VASANOC

/ NFs

June 2016

2 Support schools Games for pre selection athletes

Complete

Education / Youth &

Sport / PGCs

July 2016

3 Hosting of National Youth Games-Selection of athletes to SANMA Games

Complete

Education / Youth &

Sport / NFs

August 2016

4 Selection of athletes towards Melanesian Games

Participation in Melanesian Games as preparation towards 2017 Mini Games

Department / VASANOC

/ NFs

5 Introduce National Sport Commission Bill similar to Fiji that encourages Business

Houses to invest in all/any sport discipline and get tax rebate from GOV

Ongoing

Department / PMO November 2016

6 Finalise National Sport Development Strategy

Ongoing

Ministry / Department December 2016

7 Presentation of policy papers to DCO, COM for the drafting of 2017 Mini-Games

relevant legislations -Legislation discussed in Parliament sitting

Complete

State Law / PMO /

Department / VAN2017

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Ministry of Youth and Sports: Progress Scorecard

100%

0%0%

MOYS 100 Days Plan


67%

33%

0%

MOYS Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND BIOSECURITY


1 Re-engage with EU to award coconut oil pilot project to potential

investors in the coconut industry

Ongoing

Re-engaged with EU and

issue currently progressed

through Vanuatu Embassy in

Brussels

MALFFB April 30 2016

2 COM approval to ensure locally grown foods constitute at least 50% of

foods served at every government functions and about 20-30% in

restaurants and takeaways

Complete

Paper done and progressed

through COM

MALFFB & MTTCNVB March 30 2016

3 Enact Agriculture Bill

Incomplete

More need to be inserted to

shoulder some of VCMB’s

responsibilities

DARD/SLO March 2016

4 Support the ‘2016 yia blong smolholda fama mo smol laefstok’ policy with

additional funding

Complete

MALFFB, MFEM, DESPACC, NZAid

May 2016

5 Investigation of Vanuatu Livestock Department (VLD) and transfer of all

assets to Vanuatu Government

Incomplete

MFEM/MALFFB/SLO March 2016

6 Payment of outstanding land rent of VT31m for Sino-Van Fisheries Ltd

Complete

MFEM/MOLNR/MALFFB March 2016

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7 Request Tuna Fishing Company Ltd to refund Vanuatu Government for

monies owned

Incomplete

Department of Fisheries, MALFFB, SLO, PMO

March 2016

8 Develop and adopt a Fisheries Policy

Complete

Department of Fisheries, MALFFB

May 2016

9 Hosting of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Ministers Meeting in Vanuatu

Complete

MALFFB/MoFACEIT/MFEM May 2016

10 Hosting of Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Officials Meeting in Vanuatu

Complete

MALFFB/MoFACEIT/MFEM July 2016

11 Review of fishing licenses issued to Sino-Van Ltd and other companies

operating in Vanuatu waters

Ongoing

June 2017 Department of Fisheriers/SLO/MFEM

April 2016

12 Actively address grievances of 3 former Biosecurity staff

Ongoing

Biosecurity Vanuatu, MALFFB, SLO, PSC

June 2016

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1 Allocate VT200M Grants to productive sector under New Policy

Proposal

Incomplete

MALFFB, MFEM, DESPACC September 2016

2 Allocate VT3M to host the Codex Committee for North America

and South West Pacific in September 2016

Complete

MALFFB, MTTCNVB, MoH, Donors, MFEM

June 2016

3 Develop Livestock Development and Management Bill

Incomplete

MALFFB, MFEM, DESPACC, NZAid

September 2016

4 Finalize Forestry Act and get it through parliament

Incomplete

Planned for 2017 Department of Forestry & SLO

September 2016

5 Launch of Forestry week programme including Launching of

Decade of Forestation & Declaration of an Arbor Day targeting:

One Life, One Tree per year

Complete

Department of Forestry, MALFFB

March 21 2016

6 Development of a fishing base by Sino-Van Ltd along Mele-Bay

Ongoing

Sino-Van Fisheries Ltd March 2016 onwards

7 Establish a clear policy on shareholding of Sino-Van Ltd

Ongoing

MFEM/PMO/MALFFB April 2016

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8 Ensure fishing vessels begin offloading fish to process at the Sino-

Van fish processing facilities by July 2016

Complete

Department of Fisheries, Sino-Van

June 2016

9 Establish Project Management Unit to manage all projects under

MALFFB, especially the EDF11 projects

Complete

MALFFB, MFEM, PSC July 2016

10 Full implementation of Fleet management Plan including

placement of Ni-Vanuatu flagged vessels, develop training

modules for maritime College to conduct trainings

Ongoing

Department of Fisheries, MALFFB

July 2016

11 Review Biosecurity laws in Vanuatu to ensure consistency with

the World Trade organization

Ongoing

Biosecurity Vanuatu, MALFFB, SLO

December 2016

12 Setup Fish market in Port Vila and Luganville and fishing villages

in provincial centres/islands

Ongoing

Port Vila market to be completed by July 2017

MALFFB, Donors, MFEM December 2016

13 Develop and adopt a Biosecurity Policy

Complete

Biosecurity Vanuatu, MALFFB

November 2016

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Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity: Progress Scorecard

50%

25%

25%

MALFFB 100 Days Plan


39%

38%

23%

MALFFB Medium to Long Term Plans


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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING


1 Prepare a COM paper to review

implementation of COM Decision 60 of 2015

on school fee subsidy for all affected

provinces of Malampa, Penama, Shefa and

Tafea

Complete

The government grants release over 250 million vatu had

been paid to the school bank accounts affected by TC Pam

A number of minor issues have been raised thus far due to

misplaced data during the process. This will be addressed

once all the details have been rectified.

School principals have also been advised to liaise with

parents to sort out advanced payment of tuition fees in

Terms 2 and 3 in 2015 and Term 1 this year.

MoET, MFEM and

PMO

March 15 2016

2 Combat Post-PAM and El Nino Food and

Water Shortages in Education sector –

Prepare COM paper for release of Recovery

Funds to Education

Complete

The assessment analysed report has been released, together

with the COM paper for the COM discussion

It must be noted that a number of other assessment reports

on the impacts of El Nino are available

Also, Unicef and Live and Learn have conducted a WASH in

schools workshop and the recommendations are available

for long terms intervention by other GoV departments and

NGOs to develop a National Water Strategy

MoET, NDMO March 30 2016

3 Finalise Scholarships matters with timely

placement of students to respective

institutions

Complete

The second batch of students to New Caledonia was

dispatched in March after Parliament appropriated an

additional VT 90 million for scholarships and institutions in

New Caledonia were into only two weeks of the academic

calendar

MoET and MFEM End of February

2016

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The second batch of students to other institutions was only

completed in July as the academic year for most of them

have started well over a month when the budget was

appropriated in March

Second batch of students left to commence second

semester 2016 at USP Laucala Campus

4 Complete placement of Teachers to all

Schools in Vanuatu

Ongoing

Teachers have been placed in schools apart from those that

are to be covered through the supplementary budget

MFEM and MOET must understand the teacher capacity

situation in Vanuatu

Currently MOET has received VT 100 million for

probationary teachers, with a shortfall of VT 184.3 million

Current vacancies approximate VT 475 million both primary

and secondary levels. Priority focus will be on 59 secondary

teachers and 48 primary teachers that are currently being

paid by school council, totalling VT 152 million

MOET with TSC are implementing a new Teacher Placement

policy for 2017 that will involve provincial education centres

to manage and input to teacher placement and location of

teachers in schools

TSC is being restructured to deliver services for registration

of teacher and performance management of teachers (PSC

approval of TSC structure pending)

MoET and TSC February/Early

March 2016

5 Timely payment of Grant to AES Degree

Programme

A total of VT 31 million has been paid in accordance with the

Agreement to AUF for the AES Degree Programme

MoET March 2016

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Complete

6 Clearance and Signing of MOA for Fiji

Volunteer Teachers to Vanuatu schools

Complete

MOA has been signed

Six of ten teachers are already placed in schools

Schools will need to revise their programmes to ensure that

the teachers cover the required topics before students sit

for examinations later on this year

MoET and COM Mid-March 2016

7 Desktop review of best practice in relation to

Partial Scholarships for Vanuatu

Government

Complete

The desk review of best practice on partial funding of

scholarships has been completed

Work is underway in developing a Partial Scholarships Policy

based on the review findings

MoET May 2016

8 Appoint Local Education Group Members

(LEG) for the Education Sector

Complete

Hon. Minister has appointed members of LEG

LEG will assist the Ministry in carrying out the activities in

relation to the Global Partnership in Education program

The LEG will perform the role of EPG under the new

arrangement and also perform the role of Education Cluster

during disasters

Ministry is preparing a complimentary strategy for NEAC for

policy reviews and advice to DG and Minister to avoid

overlap between NEAC and LEG

MoET and PMO April 2016

9 Develop COM policy papers for the

establishment of Vanuatu Institute of Higher

Education and Vanuatu National University

Paper has been submitted to COM for discussion

MOET needs more time to work further on the framework

for the National University and the Institute of Higher

Education so as to avoid any duplications and cost

implications

MoET, PMO May 15 2016

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Feasibility Studies as part of desk review to

continue in New Caledonia, Solomon Is.

PNG, NZ, Tonga & Samoa.

Complete

10 Allocate relevant Office Space for Tertiary

Education Directorate

Complete

Tertiary Education Directorate has been allocated

temporary office space within the Ministry of Education and

Training’s central premises

A request has been made to include the new Tertiary

Education building as part of World Bank funding for Public

Buildings

DG's Office and

Corporate

Services

May 15 2016

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1 Develop COM Paper on Vanuatu

Institute of Higher Education/National

University.

Complete

Vanuatu Institute of Higher Education Paper has been presented

National University paper is being worked on (senior management and

Cabinet need to discuss thoroughly first)

DG's Office & Director

December 2016

2 Post-School Education and Training

Overarching Policy Framework

completed for consultation purposes.

Complete

Policy is being developed and will be completed and launched soon DG's Office & Director

July 2016

3 Tertiary Symposium of Existing

Institutes.

Complete

First symposium has been held for all tertiary and PSET institutions

heads in Vanuatu. Held in May 2016, MoET Conference Room, Port Vila

TVET & Higher Education Unit

December 2016

4 Development and completion of

Lecturers & Trainers Master Plan

completed to do Masters & PhDs

Ongoing

Document is being developed by VITE

VITE is already in the process to undertake upgrading of its lecturers

under the VITE Corporate Plan

Work is underway with other institutions

Teacher Education & Development Unit

July 2017

5 Vanuatu National University Bill

approved by Parliament

Ongoing

Feasibility study being completed

Committee established

Policy paper in progress by committee

University Bill pending COM decision

DG's Office & Director

March 2017

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6 Restructure Tertiary and Higher

Education organisational charter

Ongoing

Will be part of activity 5 (above) discussion and process MoET HRU & PSC October 2016

7 Development of Tertiary Education Act

Ongoing

Will be part of activity 6 (above) DG's Office, Director & VQA

December 2016

8 Seek COM endorsement for USP

Emalus Campus Academic and Facility

Plans

Complete

Plans have been approved DG, MoET September 2016

9 Rationalise the Structure of MoET with

Departments/Commissions etc.

Ongoing

New expanded structure for approval with PSC, including more posts in

provinces with school inspectors, school improvement officers and

auditors added to provincial education administration to support

schools, intend implementation movement of posts before end

November into early 2017. Recruitment process for posts commencing

September 2016

Revised personnel management structure forwarded to PSC, to

combine/streamline HRM, GRD and add workforce management for

better management and forecasting of MoET workforce – new

structure completed by end of 2016

Revised TSC structure to support devolution of teacher management

and placement to provinces – implementation from September 2016

completion by early 2017

Reviews of other functions such as Policy and Planning, Education

services being progressed – rationalisation completed 2017

MoET, DG, PSC October 2016

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Strategy on functions and support by NEAC under consultation

10 Establish Employment Information

Centre with Apprenticeship Scheme

Ongoing

Under discussion MoET October 2016

11 Develop a Transitional Vanuatu

Education Sector Strategy (VESS)

Complete

Interim VESS (2017-2018) developed and to be presented to the senior

management for approval

MoET

12 Development of Bilingual/Multilingual

Education Policy and System

Ongoing

Under discussion MoET

13 Ministry of Education and Training

Policy on Devolution of Functions to

PEBs

Ongoing

Review of TSC will devolve teacher management to provincial

administrations leading to improved management of schools by PEBs

TSC changes will be completed by mid-2017

MoET

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Ministry of Education and Training: Progress Scorecard

90%

10%

0%

MOET 100 Days Plan


38%

62%

0%

MOET Medium to Long Term Plans

Complete Ongiong Incomplete

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MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

100 Days Plan (Revision: 23rd February 2016) Policy Priority Activity Lead

Agency Completion Date

Urban and Rural Road maintenance Implement Urban Zero Pothole policy PWD June 2016

Undertake road base works of Beverly Hills Road PWD June 2016

Construct concrete pavement of Eratap Village Road PWD June 2016

Rightsizing of government vehicles Stoke take of government vehicles CSU, MIPU (PWD)

March 2016

Right-sizing of government Vehicles. CSU, MIPU June 2016

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines projects development repayments

Develop a re-financing mechanism, and consult with line other Line Ministries for best possible solution

PMD June 2016

Safety and Security Construction of Fencing around wharf as required by ISPS code PMD June 2016

Complete Port Security Lighting PMD April 2016

Reinstall HF Radio PMD April 2016

Pilot Boat Moli Vatu II to start operation in Santo PMD March 2016

Upgrading of Pekoa International Airport to gather for Wide-Bodied Aircraft (Boeing 747, Boeing 767, A-330, A-380, Boeing 777-Ers, etc)

Carry out feasibility study on upgrading of Pekoa International Airport to gather for Wide-Bodied Aircraft (Boeing 747, Boeing 767, A-330, A-380, Boeing 777-Ers, etc)

VPMU, CAAV & AVL

June 2016

Physical Infrastructure including Airports, Wharves and Transport Networks

Medium Term Runway Repair Works is monitored to meet standards and terms of contracts according to international standards

VPMU, CAAV & AVL

April 2016

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Update on Activities

Activity Progress and challenges Responsibility Deadline

1 Stock take of government vehicles

Completed

Audit Report completed and COM approved Recommendations

PMO, PSC, to implement recommendation for establishment of Fleet

Management Division

Fleet Management Division to implement recommendations contained in

the report

CSU, MIPU

(PWD)

March

2016

2 Right-sizing of government Vehicles

Ongoing

COM approved Recommendation for Right-sizing

Fleet Management Division to consider recommendation for right-sizing of

government vehicles per agency of government

CSU, MIPU June

2016

3 Implement Urban Zero Pothole policy

Complete

Potholes will continue to appear and will be attended to when they appear.

Works undertaken by PWD Shefa & Contractors.

PWD June

2016

4 Undertake road base works of Beverly

Hills Road

Ongoing

90% complete

444m of the road length is being concreted on the slope towards Fresh

Wota, with 100% completed as planned.

PWD June

2016

5 Construct concrete pavement on

Eratap Village Road

Complete

Road was officially opened on Friday 23th December 2016, by Hon. PM PWD June

2016

6 Develop a re-financing mechanism, and

consult with line other Line Ministries

for best possible solution (Repayment

of Bollards Project to Royal Caribbean)

MIPU, MFEM, MTTCI, and SSS have had meetings to discuss this agenda.

COM decision to charge Vt 3 per ton for Bollard Levy into an MFEM managed

Trust account, but MFEM yet to establish account in order to repay Royal

Caribbean Cruise Lines

PMD June

2016

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Ongoing South Sea Shipping (SSS) confirms proposal from industry that recovery will

stage increase be as follows (payable per destination-Port Vila & Mystery

Island:

- 2017-2018 = 3 vt per gross ton

- 2019-2020 = 4 vt per gross ton

- 2021-2022 = 5 vt per gross ton.

(industry increases tariff as early as 2019, to speed up the recovery)

Only payable as recovery, so once recovery has been completed then fee will

cease.

Last meeting between MIPU, MFEM, TTCI, and SSS was held on 25/01/17.

Meeting proposed Tariff structure (staged increase) for recovery payment be

resubmitted to COM for consideration.

7 Construction of Fencing around wharf

as required by ISPS code

Complete

Competed PMD June

2016

8 Complete Port Security Lighting

Complete

Completed PMD April

2016

9 Reinstall HF Radio

Complete

Completed PMD April

2016

10 Pilot Boat Moli Vatu II to start

operation in Santo

Complete

Completed PMD March

2016

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11 Carry out feasibility study on upgrading

of Pekoa International Airport to

gather for Wide-Bodied Aircraft

(Boeing 747, Boeing 767, A-330, A-380,

Boeing 777-Ers, etc)

Ongoing

Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP) has engaged a consultant to

carry out a study into Vanuatu’s three international airports and this

includes Pekoa Airport. The consultant group is Airbiz and their assignment

to deliver an airport Master Plan is for several months with a deadline to

deliver the final Master Plan draft document in August of 2017.

As from June 2016, the actual procurement process of tendering out for a

contractor to bid for the works is underway

August 2017

VPMU, CAAV

& AVL

June

2016

12 Medium Term Runway Repair Works is

monitored to meet standards and

terms of contracts according to

international standards

Complete

The Medium Term Runway Repair Works at Bauerfield Airport was carried

out under the Vanuatu Aviation Investment Project (VAIP) and has been

completed by the contractor Fulton Hogan in collaboration with the Airports

Vanuatu Limited management & other airport stakeholders

VPMU, CAAV

& AVL

April

2016

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Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities: Progress Scorecard

67%

33%

0%

MIPU 100 Days Plan


Department of Strategic Policy, Planning and Aid Coordination

Prime Minister’s Office

2017

Government of the Republic of Vanuatu

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