SPC Work Plan in Solomon Islands

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1 A N N I V E R S A R Y A N N I V E R S A I R E SPC Work Plan in Solomon Islands 01/01/ /12/2017 The following table lists key work areas that SPC is undertaking in 2017 in cooperation with Solomon Islands. The country-specific work listed here complements other SPC work undertaken at a regional level to benefit the people of Solomon Islands and achieve its national development priorities. SPC s key regional work is presented in the Pacific Community Results Report.

2 1. Strengthen sustainable management of natural resources (fisheries, forestry, land use, agriculture, minerals, water) plan Support capacity development in fisheries and aquaculture among Support the sustainable development of aquaculture Provide analyses and advice for evidencebased fisheries management Goal 1: The Pacific region and its people benefit from inclusive and sustainable economic growth Fisheries Capacity development, training and/or mentoring provided to government fisheries staff Capacity development - Core funding, programme funding, various projects Capacity development provided to government and farmers in aquatic biosecurity MFAT Pacific Aquaculture Dev Coastal fisheries policies and management plans reviewed, updated or developed Core, MFAT, programme funding Support for coastal fisheries monitoring, control, surveillance and enforcement - database and training MFAT Improved information and management of beche-de-mer stocks in Melanesian and other participating countries FFA PROP 2

3 plan Enhance data collection and provide data management services for fisheries and marine ecosystems Provision of new and updated internet-based tools to acquire and manage tuna fishery data GEF, programme funding, E-Reporting and E-Monitoring Support provided to users of SPC-developed Tuna Fisheries Data Management Systems, through the Oceanic Fisheries Programme (OFP) Helpdesk via 'Slack' online collaboration platform GEF, programme funding Purse-seine or longline logsheet data processed at SPC on behalf of member countries Core, GEF, programme funding Observer workbooks received and processed at SPC on behalf of member countries WCPFC ROP data management Participants attend 11th Tuna Data Workshop - Support provided to prepare and submit national annual catch estimates Country assisted with WCPFC reporting obligations, particularly with Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Annual Report Part 1 (related to its fleet's activities in the WCPFC Convention Area) Tuna Data Workshop (WCPFC capacity building) Core, GEF, programme funding Provision of tuna fishery data summaries responding to various ad hoc national requests (e.g. for access negotiation briefs, etc.) Support for development of electronic reporting mechanisms and technologies for improved fisheries data quality and flow, including in-country training and support. Participation in and support for subregional workshop on electronic monitoring (EM) hosted by MIMRA, RMI (participating countries were Solomon Islands, RMI, FSM and Palau). Workshop covered plans for and systems to support the implementation of EM in longline fisheries across the subregion including flow of EM data from countries to SPC's regional database system. Core, GEF, programme funding Electronic Reporting Electronic Reporting and Electronic Monitoring 3

4 plan Provide analyses and advice for evidencebased fisheries management work provided in oceanic fisheries as the 'science provider' to the WCPFC (includes WCPFC members and participating territories) Scientific analyses, advice and technical support provided to Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Core, programme funding Analyses and support provided to Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) for Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) and wider fishery management decision-making National bio-economic analyses of longline fisheries GEF Report on distribution of fishing within exclusive economic zone (EEZ) GEF Report on seasonality and value of longline bycatch GEF WCPFC Programme funding Not Started Data analysis and advice to support national management of key oceanic species - country-specific assessments Participants attend introductory or advanced regional Stock Assessment Workshop to build capacity in analysis of ocean stock assessment methods and results Programme funding, GEF Programme funding Report on impacts of fish aggregation device (FAD) closure period Programme funding Analyses and outreach in support of the development of harvest strategies for WCPO tuna stocks WCPFC, MFAT Secure national web pages delivering country-specific scientific advice on the status of oceanic fisheries resources updated and enhanced GEF 4

5 1. Strengthen sustainable management of natural resources (fisheries, forestry, land use, agriculture, minerals, water) plan Enhanced management and accessibility of information and data by and strengthened coordination of knowledge networks Strengthened development and management of natural resources, systems and processes Capacity to make evidence-based policy decisions on food security, sustainable resource management and economic growth strengthened Development of sustainable forestry, agriculture, and land use plans, policies, and legislation supported Increased capacity for sustainable land and forest management Forestry, land use, agriculture Support provided to national processes, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey, particularly relating to customary land reform and the National Land Board; training and support to produce and finalise new planning schemes for Auki, Gizo and Henderson areas; preparation and submission of new bills for parliament's consideration, including amendments to the Town and Country Planning Act and a new Land Surveyors Act (both passed in February 2017) and a Strata Titles Bill to be tabled later in Continued assistance to Ministry to regularise land tenure in Honiara's informal settlements through subdivision planning and facilitating offers of fixed term estates. Capacities and priorities of Lands and Survey Departments mapped, and results inform activities and outcomes of Pacific Geospatial and Surveying Strategy Progress made toward adopting a modern Geodetic Reference Frame that underpins fundamental geospatial systems and applications Coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB - Guam biotype) spread contained : Report: Distribution and spread of CRB Guam biotype in Guadalcanal and Western Province (in collaboration with SI Biosecurity) Regional repository of national Agriculture Policy Banks developed in PAFPNet portal (infrastructure in place for Solomon Islands) Baseline Study and National Policy Inventory and Analysis (Solomon Islands as part of 15 Pacific countries; to be published) Solomon Islands consulted on development of several agriculture policy frameworks (e.g. draft Pacific Regional Extension Strategy) 5 Programme of Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey (Solomon Islands) OCG Geodetics OCG Geodetics Plant Health Rhino Beetle Agriculture Policy Agriculture Policy Agriculture Policy Review of Solomon Islands Code of Logging Practice Forests and Trees - Asia-Pacific Forestry Network Cocoa genetic resources developed, and production and post-harvest systems aligned with market opportunities Cocoa Rehabilitation Project

6 1. Strengthen sustainable management of natural resources (fisheries, forestry, land use, agriculture, minerals, water) plan Strengthened assessment and monitoring of natural resources, systems and processes Minerals and water Levelling survey of tide gauges and associated land monitoring stations - Tide gauges are operational and deliver precise water-level information and continuous operating geodetic stations monitor ground movement Technical support to maintain regional sea-level monitoring stations - Tide gauges are fully operational and deliver high-quality, sea-level and meteorological data Technical solutions prepared with Pacific Island countries for shared/overlapping EEZ - Technical support for preparations for negotiation meetings for Solomon Islands SPC Regional Maritime Boundaries Unit and its project partners assist Pacific Island countries to complete lodgement of their respective boundaries data - Provision of assistance with review of maritime legislation - Once passed by national governments, these domestic laws will be deposited with the UN to fulfil obligations under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) OCG Geodetics Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific Regional Maritime Boundaries Project Regional Maritime Boundaries Project Maritime baseline, zone, limits and boundaries developed for Pacific Island countries - Provision of appropriate maritime boundaries data, support and advice to allow countries to develop their technical/ legal solutions (currently supporting development of baselines and outer limits of maritime zones for Fiji) Regional Maritime Boundaries Project Enhanced management and accessibility of information and data by and strengthened coordination of knowledge networks Printed annual tide calendar received by relevant agencies and available online to public - Tidal fact sheet and additional information and improvements included with tide calendar for Honiara following user survey Ocean Information and Knowledge Management 6

7 2. Improve pathways to international markets (mobility, private enterprises, phytosanitary and biosecurity standards supporting trade) plan Increased capacity of to meet standards, guidelines, and conditions for exports and domestic trade - Improved information available on plant and animal health status Mobility, private enterprises, phytosanitary and biosecurity standards supporting trade Solomon Islands Biosecurity Operations Manual accessible online Biosecurity and Trade Facilitation Market access information systems updated and maintained - Solomon Islands database field testing for Biosecurity Information Facility (BIF) as Melanesian subregion pilot site Biosecurity and Trade Support / Animal Health Delimiting survey on coconut rhinoceros beetle completed Plant Health CRB Technical support services provided for preparedness in animal health emergency disease response Animal Health (including unplanned ERP response) Technical advice provided on development of import risk assessments for livestock and livestock products Animal Health Pesticide registration system harmonised in FAO member countries Plant Health 3. Strengthen sustainable transport and energy security 4. Strengthen access to and use of development statistics in policy development and monitoring progress Development of pesticide stock management system Strong leadership in the Pacific's energy sector, with good governance, effective multi-sectoral coordination and strategic partnerships, including monitoring and evaluation National and regional statistics governance is functioning effectively Pesticide registration system harmonised in FAO member countries Plant Health Transport and energy Strengthened training networks for climate change adaptation and sustainable energy PacTVET - Technical and Vocational Education Training - SPC Development and establishment of training courses and support facilities within technical and vocational education (TVET) institutions PacTVET - Technical and Vocational Education Training - SPC Development statistics Strengthened leadership and management capacity of SI National Statistics Office senior management DFAT-Strengthen Pacific Statistics_

8 plan are producing the agreed core set of statistics across key sectors, including but not restricted to economics, population, CRVS, education and health, as required by their national plans and agreed regional and international reporting frameworks have the technical capacity to manage and implement all core statistical collections, including key administrative databases, as required by national development plans, including national strategies for the development of statistics Factsheet and posters for Solomon Islands Demographic and Health Survey finalised and published DFAT-Strengthen Pacific Statistics_ In-country training held on data analysis and reporting for Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) - Training of 12 participants on data interpretation and production of user-friendly data dissemination products End-of-mission report on achievement of technical assistance mission s - Workshop conducted with Civil Registration and Vital Statistics committee and key stakeholders, June 2017 DFAT-Strengthen Pacific Statistics_ DFAT-Strengthen Pacific Statistics_ Data capture process is proceeding efficiently and data is stored in backup server DFAT-Strengthen Pacific Statistics_ Tested and finalised data entry screen with validation checks and skip patterns DFAT-Strengthen Pacific Statistics_ Goal 2: Pacific communities are empowered and resilient Climate change and disasters Improved resilience of food security systems for communities - Support provided in agriculture sector for disaster recovery - Nurseries built, with provision of climate change resilient seedlings, agro-forestry training, youth livelihood development - Youth groups lead implementation of activities to increase capacity and livelihood options 5. Improve multisectoral responses to climate change and disasters TC Pam Rehabilitation 8

9 plan Strengthen assessment and monitoring of natural resources, systems and processes Attendance at Pacific Islands Emergency Management Alliance (PIEMA) coordination meetings supported Building Safety and Resilience in Warning and alert messages for a range of hazards reviewed and revised, with a focus on increasing community members' understanding Building Safety and Resilience in Preparatory work for construction of National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) completed Building Safety and Resilience in Revised post-disaster assessment model adopted and used by all stakeholders Building Safety and Resilience in Support for formal qualifications and disaster risk management capacity building for National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) technical staff Building Safety and Resilience in Attendance at regional Disaster Risk Management meetings supported Building Safety and Resilience in Develop village Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation Plans and early warning systems in Makira/Isabel - 1st CCDRR visits completed in 2016 Building Safety and Resilience in National Emergency Operations Centre built Building Safety and Resilience in Capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change and to respond to disasters for land, agriculture, and forest resources developed and strengthened Increased capacity of sustainable land and forest management - Disaster rehabilitation REDD+ phase 2 work on forest conservation in Solomon Islands supported REDD Regional Programme on Climate Change Awareness raising and training on REDD+ conducted - Support for development of full NFI roadmap - Support for implementation of REDD+ pilot site - Support for development of awareness and training materials REDD Regional Programme on Climate Change Insect pest and disease survey conducted to determine status of biological control agents TC Pam project Livestock scoping interventions supported TC Pam project Procurement of agroforestry seedlings, seeds and cuttings - Replanting of agroforestry species (cocoa, coconut and cultural trees) - Capacity building TC Pam project 9

10 6. Advance social development through the promotion of human rights, gender equality, cultural diversity and opportunities for young people plan Enhanced communitybased approaches and national management arrangements, incorporation of ecosystem-based principles, and coastal fisheries legislation Pacific peoples adapt to their changing environment while protecting and promoting their rights, assets and identity Human rights, gender equality, cultural diversity and opportunities for young people Assessment of gender and human rights issues in coastal fisheries Coastal Fisheries Legislation, Policy and MCS Support for gender mainstreaming process in fisheries sector Report of recommendations from workshop on strengthening the role of central agencies in governments in supporting gender mainstreaming across government policies, programmes and services Increased employment and entrepreneurship start-ups for youth in Gizo and Malaita - Provision of training, internships and opportunities to start own businesses, with training and materials, to youth in provinces Provision of training, internships and opportunities to start own businesses, with training and materials, to youth in Honiara Increased employment and entrepreneurship start-ups for youth with disabilities and vulnerable youth in Honiara - Provision of training, internships and opportunities to start own businesses, with training and materials, to youth with disabilities in Honiara Technical assistance to Women's Division to establish information management systems - Gender information management system structured and key documents compiled Technical assistance provided to develop reporting template and system for progressing gender equality in Youth@Work Provinces Youth@Work Honiara Youth@Work PLUS Development of two-day Gender Mainstreaming Module for IPAM/Ministry of Public Service Gender analysis and review of selected Institute of Public Administration And Management materials conducted 10

11 Capacity of Women s Development Division to implement gender mainstreaming increased Progressing Gender Equality in Technical assistance to Ministry of Public Service to develop a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy Peer review of Ministry of Education gender equality policy IPAM staff able to deliver gender mainstreaming training - IPAM training materials for gender mainstreaming ready for use Solomon Islands Gender Mainstreaming Strategy ready to be used Solomon Islands Gender Mainstreaming Strategy ready to be used Effective shared agendas, regional platforms and institutions Report of recommendations from regional conference of Pacific women and Ministers and Senior Government Officials Meeting (2-5 October 2017) Support for engagement on gender equality and exchange and learning, and organisation of 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women Not Started Technical assistance for new PPA consultation and SI Government feedback on priorities for advancing gender equality in the region National Culture Policy Peer Review and Learning Meeting held Culture - Regional Culture Strategy Review Working Group Work with Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) to compile data on the cultural dimensions of the ocean Culture - Cross-sectoral work Regional Culture Strategy Review Working Group meeting Culture - Regional Culture Strategy Review Working Group Regional Culture Strategy Review Working Group meeting held Culture Regional Culture Strategy Review Working Group 11

12 plan Implementation of programme and transition to government ownership managed Youth employment Distribution of development support mapped to identify gaps and reach for Pacific Youth Development PYDF Regional Coordination Framework (PYDF) Technical assistance to LGBTI Youth-net to develop strategic communication strategy and facilitate online dialogue for policy engagement - Technical assistance provided to PYDF partners to increase strategic communication to engage and strengthen commitment of governments and development agencies and youth to PYDF implementation PYDF Regional Coordination Partnership with Commonwealth Secretariat, ILO and Pacific Youth Council (PYC) to advance strategic policy commitments to youth entrepreneurship - Partnership with ADB to strengthen evidence base on youth unemployment Pacific Regional Youth Think Tank Symposium conducted - Pacific Regional Youth Think Tank brings expertise together to support informed decision-making on catalysing youth investment PYDF Regional Coordination PYDF Regional Coordination State of Pacific Youth report and regional youth indicators published through multi-agency partnership - Standard set of youth indicators available to analyse the situation of youth through routine surveillance PYDF Regional Coordination Technical assistance provided to develop Pacific Young Women's Leadership Alliance (PYWLA) structure and strategic plan -Engagement of PYWLA at Triennial Conference of Pacific Women facilitated General Assembly with PYC Executive/ country participation for Donor and Development Partner Roundtable - Partnership agreement with PYC signed Establishment of LGBTI Youth-net, through partnership and technical assistance to Pacific Sexual Diversity Network Youth engagement Youth engagement Youth engagement Pacific Island governments promote/ protect human rights and fulfil human rights commitments Women and girls have increased access to justice in cases of domestic violence Not Started MPs' Human Rights Dialogue conducted DFAT Training and mentoring on Family Protection Act provided to justice sector DFAT (Pacific Women) Access to Justice Project supported (training community-based Authorised Justices) UN Trust Fund 12

13 7. Improve multisectoral responses to non-communicable diseases and food security plan Civil society and communities promote human rights, gender equality and End Violence Against Women (EVAW) Strength political leadership and ownership at national and regional level Strengthen healthy public policy and legislation in all relevant sectors Enhance NCD prevention and control by strengthening the commitment of multiple sectors Build capacity and knowledge for effective implementation/action In-country mentoring provided through Pacific People Advancing Change (PPAC) project Pacific Leadership Program Goal 3: Pacific Island people reach their potential and lead long and healthy lives Non-communicable diseases and food security Advocacy meeting conducted to develop NCD strategies and include them in national development agendas PHD Policy Planning and Regulation - (PPRP activity 7.1.3) Not Started Senior public servants attend relevant training courses or inter-country shared learning program PHD Policy Planning and Regulation Consultations on, or advocacy meetings for, development/review of NCD and food security policies (e.g. taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages) Policies and legislation, that address social and economic determinants of NCD developed (e.g. taxation of sugar sweetened beverages) PHD Policy Planning and Regulation PHD Policy Planning and Regulation - (PPRP activity 7.2.2) Participation in Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) review and FBDG developed PHD Policy Planning and Regulation - (PPRP activity 7.2.3) Multi-sectoral national NCD plans developed/reviewed PHD Policy Planning and Regulation Multi-sectoral NCD and food security committee established/strengthened PHD Policy Planning and Regulation Not Started NCD committee members trained on basic NCD issues PHD Policy Planning and Regulation Assistance for development/submission of funding applications/proposals to support government sectors, NGOs, etc. (e.g. Diabetes and Tuberculosis Project proposal) PHD Policy Planning and Regulation - (PPRP activity 7.2.7) Not Started Support provided to strengthen national diabetes association PHD Policy Planning and Regulation - (PPRP activity 7.2.4) Information, education and communication resources needs identified, and information procured/ developed and distributed PHD Policy Planning and Regulation - (PPRP activity 7.2.6) 13

14 plan Increase accountability - research, monitoring, evaluation and surveillance M&E frameworks developed/revised for National NCD and food security plan PHD Policy Planning and Regulation Agrobiodiversity conserved Safety maintenance of Pacific regional crop and tree collections strengthened to ensure Solomon Islands has crop reserves available to respond quickly to disasters CePaCT Global Crop Diversity Trust Regeneration & Safety Duplication Intra ACP Agriculture Policy Programme Mass plant propagation using bioreactors, screening, preparation and distribution of improved crop diversity (nutrient-rich, pest and disease resistant, climate-resilient) CePaCT Global Crop Diversity Trust Regeneration & Safety Duplication Intra ACP Agriculture Policy Programme 8. Strengthen regional public health surveillance and response Improved and resilient food production systems Improve the dissemination and adoption of agricultural production technologies Improve capacity and standards of PICT laboratories Provision of technical assistance for screening, evaluation and documentation of new, resilient crop varieties CePaCT - (FAO Treaty Access Benefit Sharing) Resilience of Pacific agricultural systems to climate change strengthened CePaCT - (FAO Treaty Access Benefit Sharing) Rural Advisory Services (RAS) capacity to effectively service the farming community increased Intra ACP Agriculture Policy Programme Public health surveillance Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) training conducted PHD REI work LQMS assessments carried out PHD REI work IATA training conducted PHD REI work 14

15 9. Improve education quality plan Improved performance of teachers and principals Provision of high quality programmatic technical services and policy advice Raising of students achievements in literacy and numeracy Strengthening national accreditation and assessment systems Increasing education capacity to manage and use high quality valid and reliable data to inform policy and decision making Education quality Support for countries to develop monitoring and evaluation tools to track progress of education strategic plan National principal attributes/criteria developed - Education officers trained - Implementation manual and programme developed - Data analysis and report produced on effectiveness of principal performance National and regional benchmarks and enabling policies are in place to improve performance of education systems Pacific Benchmarking for Education Results EQAP Research Section Pacific Benchmarking for Education Results Provision of ongoing technical support to countries on research EQAP Research Section Enhanced and improved capacity of national research experts to conduct in-country research and use research findings and recommendations to inform educational reforms EQAP Research Section Technical assistance provided for assessment and monitoring of early grade reading assessment Improving Literacy and Numeracy Technical assistance provided for assessment and monitoring of literacy, numeracy and life skills in the Pacific Capacity enhanced on unpacking of learning outcomes, and development and identification of skills bands for consistency of teaching and assessment Improved capacity for development of intervention resources and consequently for teaching of literacy and numeracy Improved capacity of education officers, teachers, and school leaders to improve the quality of regional qualifications and support process of national examinations Relevant technical and advisory support for accrediting agencies and education and training institutions provided Development of training materials, user s manual and documentation for SEMIS (Solomon Islands Education Management Information System) Improving Literacy and Numeracy Regional Qualifications and Assessment for Learning Regional Qualifications and Assessment for Learning Regional Qualifications and Assessment for Learning EQAP Accreditation EQAP EMIS Section SEMIS enhanced with integration of national examination results and PacSIMS into system EQAP EMIS Section Training for stakeholders and end-users conducted in six provinces to improve accessibility to SEMIS EQAP EMIS Section 15