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Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2006-2010

Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2006-2010. The Cook Islands Experience. The NSDP Journey…. Consultation…. 2003 National Development Forum. Draft NSDP. Where we are now. Adopt NSDP 2006 NDF. NSDP STRUCTURE. National Development Goals….

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Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2006-2010

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  1. Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2006-2010 The Cook Islands Experience

  2. The NSDP Journey… Consultation….. 2003 National Development Forum Draft NSDP Where we are now Adopt NSDP 2006 NDF

  3. NSDP STRUCTURE

  4. National Development Goals… • Private Sector Led Economic Development • Educated, Healthy & Productive People • Infrastructure, Utilities & Transport • Law & Order and Good Governance, • Information Systems • Cultural Heritage and Values • Natural Resource & Environment Management • Hazard Risk Management • International Relations

  5. Why a Sustainable Development Plan? • Short Term • Stability in Decision-Making - Most optimum options pursued • Guidance in Resource Allocation - Targeted development - Less costly mistakes - Capture opportunities • Medium/Long Term • Development that is consistent, coherent and better coordinated, irrespective of political factors.

  6. Community Participation • NSDP Committees • National Planning Task Force & Executive Committee • NSDP Process Management Unit • National Policy Coordination Unit - OPM • Working Groups (sectors focus groups) • NSDP Advisory Committee • Community Consultations • National Development Forum • MDGs Community Meetings • Sectoral Reviews Village Meetings • Sectoral and Industry Forums

  7. Major Achievements • Draft NSDP • Sector Reviews – Health, Environment, Tourism and Education • New Sector Plans - NESAF, Tourism Master Plan, Education Sector Strategy, Infrastructure Master Plan, Marine Resources, etc • Revised legislation, regulations and policies • Cooperationwith community, NGOs, Private Sector • Greater Awareness

  8. Major Challenges… • Loss of momentum and enthusiasm • Political interference (politicizing of process) • Changes of governments • Changes of leadership (OPM) • Limited Budgetary commitment • High costs of consultations especially in the Outer Islands communities • Lack of planning office/personnel • High turnover of OPM staff • Inconsistent and uncoordinated TA support

  9. Next Steps Finalize & Adopt Plan Promote Implement Monitor National Development Forum Official Endorsement and Launch Promotion and Awareness Implementation

  10. THANK YOU

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