The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has reaffirmed that education is a shared national responsibility as it continues consultations on the development of the National Education Action Plan (NEAP) 2027-2031.
On Wednesday, November 11, MEHRD hosted a one-day consultation workshop in Honiara with development partners to gather views and recommendations on the country’s next five-year education roadmap.
The consultation focused on MEHRD’s proposed strategic priorities for the new plan, alignment of development partner investments with national education goals, implementation challenges and risks, the phasing and prioritization of reforms, and ways to strengthen coordination, monitoring, and accountability for effective delivery.
The discussions highlighted the importance of bringing together government resources, development partner support, and community efforts behind a single education agenda and set of national priorities.
Speaking on behalf of MEHRD, Deputy Secretary for Corporate Services Coldrine Kolae emphasized that the NEAP 2027-2031 belongs to all Solomon Islanders.
“The new action plan is not simply a Ministry document. It is our national education plan and our shared investment case,” Mr. Kolae said.
He noted that the plan must provide clear direction to Government, Parliament, provinces, schools, and development partners on what can be achieved together, the resources required, and how progress will be measured.
Mr. Kolae urged development partners to place learners at the centre of all education investments and interventions, stressing that quality and inclusive education remains the foundation for national development, resilience, and economic growth.
He said the education system must serve all children, particularly those in remote and rural areas, learners with disabilities, young people requiring second-chance opportunities, and students at risk of dropping out.
The Deputy Secretary also encouraged stronger collaboration through joint planning, shared evidence and data, coordinated technical assistance, and clearer roles for each partner to ensure support complements rather than duplicates government efforts.
He further stressed the need to strengthen provincial capacity and ensure education programs are responsive to the realities of urban, rural, and remote island communities.
The NEAP 2027-2031 will serve as the education sector’s principal five-year implementation plan and is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, the Pacific Regional Education Framework, the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy, and the Education Strategic Framework 2015-2030.
MEHRD says the consultation process will help shape a shared vision for delivering quality, inclusive, and equitable education for all learners across Solomon Islands.
Source : Ministry of Education
