SIMCAP project eyes 2nd phase

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BY MAVIS NISHIMURA PODOKOLO

THE Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Capacity Development Project (SIMCAP) have eyed implementing the second phase of the project.

This was disclosed last week during the wrapped up event of its first phase in Honiara.
Speaking during the end event Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) Dr Melchior Mataki said the ministry is planning to implement the second potential phase of the project.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) Dr Melchior Mataki
He said, however it was planned differently and there is still a need to work on its details and commitment towards its implementation to make it done.

Ms Asuza Kubota country manager of United Nation Development Program (UNDP) said the second phase requires collaborative partnership.

Ms Asuza Kubota country manager of United Nation Development Program (UNDP)

“This partnership would likely focusing on horizontal partnership across every line ministries, provincial level and as well as community levels.

“And hopefully one way other we’ll take it forward, consolidate it and take to another stage in terms of its operation,” she said.

   
    




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