AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoEnergy: A new 320-kilowatt solar plant and battery system is bringing more reliable power to Kirakira, part of a $15.2 million ADB-backed project covering five provincial centres. Women’s Enterprise: A €500,000 EU-funded project will support women-led organisations with business training and start-up support; WARA is expanding its network to Temotu and Rennell and Bellona. Jobs and Poverty: A new household survey found 43.8% of 15-to-24-year-olds are not in education, work or training, while 40.4% of Solomon Islanders live below the poverty line. Climate Finance: The government says its voluntary US$400,000 Green Climate Fund pledge could strengthen partnerships and future access to climate finance; Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare argues domestic adaptation needs should come first. Provincial Development: Western Provincial Assembly Speaker Ramrakha Talasasa says provinces need more authority and financial independence to set local priorities and speed development. Skills: 150 people graduated from working-at-heights training, adding safety qualifications that could help local workers and firms compete for infrastructure jobs.
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