Solomon Islands

Region: Asia and the Pacific
  • A woman stands in front of a whiteboard and a projector and talks to a group of young men sitting on a wooden bench. There is a security guard watching with his arms crossed.

    Human Security Initiative for Tensions Reduction, Reconciliation and Rehabilitation in the Solomon Islands

    Duration: October 2011 - October 2015
    Budget: US$2,268,297
    Implementing Agencies: UNDP (lead), UNICEF, ILO

    The outbreak of violent conflict in the Solomon Islands in 1999 resulted in massive destruction of key industries and infrastructure, the breakdown of law and order, and the displacement of more than 30,000 people out of a population of 523,000. Even with commitments from the Government to address reconciliation, many of the root causes of the conflict including poverty, disenfranchised youth, lack of basic social services, as well as a climate of distrust and division among communities remain unresolved.
     

     

     
  • An aerial shot of a lagoon in the Solomon Islands at sunrise. There are several islands scattered throughout the lagoon.

    Employment Generation and Economic Recovery Through the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Infrastructure Using Labour-Based Equipment Supported Technology

    Duration: January 2003 - July 2004
    Budget: US$1,0381,81
    Implementing Agencies: UNDP

    The programme sought to contribute to post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation through a comprehensive infrastructure-construction initiative that employed disenfranchised persons, particularly ex-combatants, to conduct rehabilitation work; provided workers with the necessary tools, equipment and training; and promoted social cohesion by reintegrating ex-combatants into civilian life.
     

     

     
  • Two young boys sit in front of a wooden wall covered in posters. An older man wearing a white cap is leaning down to talk to them.

    Rehabilitation of schools in provinces affected by the ethnic conflict in Solomon Islands

    Duration: November 2002 - October 2003
    Budget: US$309,000
    Implementing Agencies: UNDP

    The outbreak of violent conflict in Solomon Islands resulted in massive destruction of schools, thus leading to growing obstacles to deliver adequate education to children and youth. The programme subsequently supported efforts towards improving the learning environment for children and adolescents in several conflict-affected provinces.