Honiara, Solomon Islands (December 12), 2025 – Permanent Secretary Dr. Franco Rodie has emphasized the critical need for an adaptive educational planning model to address inequities and harness the power of digital technologies.
Speaking at the two-day ICT Validation Workshop held at the Honiara Hotel from December 11–12, 2025, Dr. Rodie described the development of the ICT in Education Master Plan as timely.
He urged participants to champion a shift away from rigid planning models toward approaches that recognize complexity, underscoring the Master Plan’s pivotal role in enhancing educational quality.
“It is, therefore, timely that we have the ICT Master Plan,” Dr. Rodie stated. “This shared framework allows us to build consensus, enhance coordination, and work together to strengthen the quality of our educational planning.”
Organized by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) with support from UNICEF, the workshop brought together development partners, education providers, technical experts, and stakeholders. The aim is to finalize the plan to align with national goals, ensuring effective implementation beginning in 2026.
The Solomon Islands ICT in Education Master Plan 2026–2030 provides a strategic framework to transform education through four interconnected pillars: iKonnect, iManage, iTeach, iResource.
Dr. Rodie noted that the clear direction of the plan is to improve student learning outcomes across the country. In anticipation of the plan’s launch in early 2026, he expressed encouragement at the openness and collaboration displayed by stakeholders.
“I call for participants to validate a plan that is realistic, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of our country,” he added, acknowledging the vital support of UNICEF and development partners in finalizing this strategic document.
