Policies
Ministry of internal Affairs Corporate Plan
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Corporate Plan is vital for coordinating the diverse functions of various departments, including the Department of Local Authorities. By outlining strategic objectives, the plan enhances the capacity of local governance, promotes community engagement, and ensures effective delivery of essential services. This alignment enables departments under MOIA to work collaboratively, addressing local needs while adhering to national policies.
The Ministry Corporate Plan can be downloaded below:
Ministry of Internal Affairs Nasara Strategy
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Nasara Strategy is crucial for promoting collaboration across various sectors in Vanuatu, engaging chiefs, community leaders, NGOs, and churches to address shared challenges. By fostering a cooperative spirit, the strategy encourages innovative, sector-wide approaches that align with the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) targets. Furthermore, the decentralization approaches and activities for 2022 – 2026 under the Department of Local Authorities are outlines in this Nasara Sector Strategy.
Together, these initiatives in this strategy not only facilitate coordination and resource-sharing but also advance the Ministry's vision of governance, representation, and inclusion, ultimately contributing to a safer, more secure, and prosperous Vanuatu.
The Ministry Nasara Sector Strategy can be downloaded below:
Subnational Planning Guide
The Risk Proofed Planning, Budgeting, and Monitoring Guidelines represent a transformative approach to sub-national governance by integrating the Community Driven Development (CDD) methodology into local planning processes. The guideline also incorporates key elements of Climate Change Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) and Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI), ensuring that it is a comprehensive framework. Beginning with a clear institutional framework that defines the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, the guidelines outline a ten-step of the planning process that spans community consultations and prioritization at both the Area Council and Provincial levels. This provide the baseline for the development of the Provincial Five-Year Development Strategy and Annual Plans.
The Risked informed Planning Guide can be Downloaded below:
10 years Implementation Plan
The 10-Year Decentralization Implementation Plan articulates the Government's vision for a fully decentralized governance system, emphasizing transparency, community participation, and effective local administration. To realize this vision, the plan sets forth several key policy objectives: empowering local communities through the devolution of decision-making authority and resources, establishing mechanisms for integrated development planning that flows from the Area Councils to the National Government, and enhancing both political and administrative capacities to ensure efficient service delivery at the local level. Additionally, the plan aims to promote accountability in resource management, build the capacity of EACs in planning and service coordination, and introduce an integrated budget for area Council development.
The 10 years Implementation Plan Can be downloaded below: