The National Parliament successfully held its Corporate Workplan Seminar today, Wednesday 2nd July 2025, at the Paul Tovua Complex.
Held under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Performance through Strategic Planning,” the seminar is a key milestone in preparing Parliament’s Corporate Plan for 2026.
The first part of today’s programme also served as an induction session for the newly elected Member of Parliament for West Guadalcanal, Hon. Mary Daniella Zae Garu, who recently won her seat through a by-election. The Clerk to Parliament officially welcomed Hon. Garu and provided an overview of Parliament’s work and the vital role of strategic planning in improving parliamentary performance and services.
Hon. Garu was also briefed on the roles and functions of key departments of Parliament in supporting the work of Members of Parliament.
Heads of Departments and Managers presented their departmental workplan proposals and budget estimates during the second part of the programme, which will guide Parliament’s corporate direction and inform the 2026 budget submission. The seminar also included robust discussions on priorities, risks, and opportunities to align Parliament’s work with the Strategic Plan, national goals, gender and inclusion, and digital transformation.
The Clerk to Parliament thanked Hon. Garu for her participation and commended all Heads of Departments and Managers for their commitment, leadership, and valuable contributions.
The National Parliament Office acknowledges everyone’s dedication to ensuring the success of this important undertaking as we work together to strengthen parliamentary performance for the benefit of all Solomon Islanders.
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