Education Providers (EPs) from Isabel, Rennell and Bellona (Renbel), and Honiara City Council have received three new Toyota Land Cruisers under the Education Sector Support Program (ESSP), funded by the Governments of Australia and New Zealand in partnership with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD).
The handover underscores the partnersβ continued commitment to strengthening education service delivery across Solomon Islands. Valued at SBD1.3 million, the vehicles will support provincial education providers to conduct school visits, monitoring, teacher support, and administrative duties more effectively and efficiently.
These vehicles complement earlier logistical support provided through ESSP, which included eight boats, nine outboard motors, six vehicles and communication equipment to assist EPs operating in remote and geographically challenging areas.
Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed their long-term commitment to the education sector, emphasizing that practical support, such as vehicles play a vital role in bridging distances, strengthening provincial education systems, particularly in rural and remote communities.
ESSP remains a key initiative in strengthening education infrastructure, service delivery, and ensuring that every child in Solomon Islands has equitable access to quality education.
ESSP provides the strategic direction and implementation arrangements for the combined investment of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT),and support the Solomon Islands Government in implementing its Education Strategic Framework (ESF) 2016-2030 and National Education Action Plan 2022-2026.
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