The Ministry of Finance has announced the recruitment of a local consultancy firm to prepare the 20-year National Development Plan, with eligible bidders asked to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) by the 16th of this month.
The plan aims to guide sustainable economic, social, environmental, and urban development across the country. It will be based on research from all regions and include strategies for local areas, with a legally binding framework for implementation and evaluation. The government plans to complete the plan within a year.
The development will be carried out in collaboration with the Office of the President, the Ministry of Housing, UNDP, and other stakeholders. The Australian Government has also provided USD 58,391 to support the initiative.