National Sustainable Development Strategy 2005-2025

1. Fully rehabilitate topside with a greater area of rehabilitated land utilised for livelihood sustainability including environment conservation and protection.

2. Increase revenue generation through the efficient and effective use of the few available remaining resources such as phosphate reserves and fish stocks and establishment of a national Trust Fund.

3. Increase level of domestic agricultural production initiatives such as kitchen gardens, fish farms, milkfish and yabbie ponds to reduce dependence on imported food and to address food security.

4. Develop an SME sector that includes the participation of the community, as the basis for the economy supported by the development of a conducive business services environment.

5. Improve labour market access for Nauruans leading to a higher flow of remittances. Social Sectors

1. Improve the educational system, focusing on the quality (to regional standards), scope (primary, secondary, vocational and life & trade skills) and reach (new audiences such as the mature age).

2. Provision of effective preventative health services reducing lifestyle related illness.

3. An efficient and effective judicial system with strong, functioning law and order.

4. Increase the use of traditional values, knowledge, skills and practices to strengthen cultural and national identity. -8- National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Infrastructure Sectors

1. Provision of enhanced utilities and transport services including the increased use of renewable energy, power (non-diesel generation i.e. OTEC and solar), water, waste management, roads, sea and air services. Cross-cutting

1. Develop the human resources in technical, organisational and financial management capacities.

2. A stable, trustworthy, fiscally responsible government with transparent and accountable Parliamentarians, cabinet and public service.

3. Establish a legislative and institutional framework conducive to foreign investment and the setting up of companies to generate employment and income including, foreign banking presence and clear tenure/rental laws.

4. Maintain good bilateral, region-wide and international relations and comply with international standards. Following the consultation with the community in the 2009 Review a number of concerns were raised in terms of gaps in the 2005 NSDS. These included the lack of community goals, strategies and milestones as well as issues surrounding the new Trust Fund, process of the Land Use Plan (LUP), NSDS awareness, human rights, catering for the needs of emerging communities, lack of local Government Council roles and the collaboration between Community organisations, Government and donor partners. Many of these issues have been included in the 2009 revised sector goals, strategies and milestones. -9- National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru PART III SECTOR GOALS Following consultation with the Government, the community, business groups and individuals Nauru‟s revised sector goals are listed below. These sector goals have been developed to achieve Nauru‟s vision and long-term goals (above) as well as to be consistent with the sector strategies and milestones presented in the NSDS (see Part VI). Economic Sector Goals Macroeconomic management A stable macroeconomic environment conducive to private investment established Agriculture Increased level of domestic agricultural production aimed at addressing food security and healthy livelihoods Fisheries Enhance development and sustainable management of marine and fisheries resources to provide sustainable economic returns Mining & Quarrying Efficient and effective use of mining and quarrying resources Commerce, Industry & Business Development Promote development of small and micro enterprises, foreign investment and economic integration into the global economy Tourism Promote development of small-scale sustainable eco-tourism Financial Services An effective, competitive and stable financial system that will enhance economic growth and development Social & Community Sector Goals Education Improve the quality and broaden the scope and reach of education Health A healthy and productive population Sports Enhanced quality of life through Sports for All Traditional Leadership & Culture A healthy, socio-cultural, inclusive, cohesive and self reliant community with sustainable livelihoods - 10 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Women & Development A just society that recognizes and respects the rights of women and promotes equal opportunities Youth Development Investing in Youth – A sustained future for Nauru Civil Society A robust, vibrant and effective civil society for a just and peaceful Nauru Infrastructure Sector Goals Energy Provide a reliable, affordable, secure and sustainable energy supply to meet socio-economic development needs Water & Sanitation Provide a reliable, safe, affordable, secure and sustainable water supply to meet socio-economic development needs Waste & Sewerage Effective management of waste and pollution that minimizes negative impacts on public health and environment Transport Improve transport infrastructure and provide reliable and affordable public transport service Communications and media Provide universal and reliable access to internationally competitive communication services and an independent and commercially viable media Cross Cutting Sector Goals Public Administration Strengthen and develop the institutional capacity of the Nauru Public Service Governance Institutions Strengthen Parliament, Audit, Justice, Law, Order and Border Control Land A transparent and fair land management system that supports social, economic and private sector development Environment Sustainable use and management of the environment and natural resources for present and future generations - 11 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru PART IV MAJOR PRIORITIES The 2009 Review of the NSDS which was undertaken with community consultation has identified a number of immediate priorities.  Capacity is severely constrained especially given the large amount of work needed to get Nauru on a sustainable development path. The first priority is to mobilize the capacity that already exists in the public sector and among communities. Improved performance of the public sector remains a priority, including building a stronger work ethic. However, there is a need for sustained assistance from development partners to build capacity across the public sector at the individual and organizational levels.  Sustainable income and funding. Progress in pursuing Nauru‟s reform agenda is hampered by limited income sources and the lack of revenue predictability. Income from phosphate and fishing licenses has fluctuated considerably and presents a major challenge for funding essential services. In addition, Nauru simply cannot generate the funds necessary to finance many of the urgent service delivery improvements and infrastructure developments that are needed in the short to medium term.  Land issues and land disputes are the cause of many delays in achieving progress. More attention and community awareness are needed together with a sound legal and regulatory framework.  Business environment. Private sector development is constrained by the lack of a sound business environment. The lack of a commercial bank and an insurance facility remains a critical priority. This affects government, the private sector, individuals and foreign investment. In addition the lack of a clear and business friendly regulatory environment makes investment risky and is a deterrent to foreign investment.  Continuing to strengthen governance. A great deal has been achieved in strengthening governance institutions including in the law and justice sector. However, there is also much more that needs to be done to complete many of the reforms that have been started, for example in the areas of an independent media, freedom of information, and leadership code. Other issues to be addressed include outdated legislation, a lack of qualified personnel, court backlog, and gender and child based violence.  Energy and water. Whilst there has been considerable progress in achieving more stable electricity and water services, the current way in which electricity and water services are delivered in not sustainable for Nauru. Urgent measures need to be taken to upgrade infrastructure, raise efficiency, secure the benefits of renewable energy, and develop and implement sustainable water management policies. - 12 - 2009 National Sustainable Development Strategy Republic of Nauru PART V MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NSDS “Development of a coherent planning process for Nauru‟s economic and social development” Development planning processes were established during and following the preparation of the 2005 NSDS. Much has been achieved in strengthening these processes including in the area of aid management. However, there is a need Policy Development and Implementation Framework to strengthen the policy development and implementation Vision: framework and improve “Partnerships for Quality of Life” compliance with the processes that have been developed since the National Goals: NSDS was first adopted Stable, trustworthy, fiscally responsible government in 2005. Provision of enhanced social, infrastructure and utilities services Development of an economy based on multiple sources of revenue Rehabilitation of mined out lands for livelihood sustainability Policy Development Development of domestic food production and Implementation Framework Sector Goals, Strategies, Milestones, KPIs Achieving the Vision of “a future where individual, Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Objectives community, business and government partnerships Annual Budget NPP/Project approval process for contribute to a allocations Aid donor funded programmes sustainable quality of life for all Nauruans” by 2025 requires that Ministry/Department Operational Plans resources of (reflecting budgetary allocations and donor projects) Government, communities and development partners Activities of Departments; Constitutional Bodies; SOEs, Civil are used efficiently and Society, Communities wisely. To do this, it is important that Nauru Development Outcomes (measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)) and development partners recognise and adhere to the Policy Development and Implementation Framework. This Framework will guide budget and development partner priorities, the development of policy actions to achieve the goals and strategies in the NSDS, as well as implementation of policies and the monitoring of development outcomes. - 13 - 2009 National Sustainable Development Strategy Republic of Nauru The Framework, based on the Vision, National Goals, Major Priorities and Sector Goals and Strategies in this NSDS update, describes how policies are developed and subsequently implemented through the annual budget and through aid donor programmes. The Framework also outlines how policy implementation can be monitored and the impact that policy implementation is having on development outcomes. The Policy Development and Implementation part of the Framework is illustrated in the diagram above. The Vision, National Goals, Sector Goals, Strategies and Milestones and Sector Key Performance Indicators (the first three boxes) are included in this NSDS Update. Resource allocation The NSDS contains the policies that Government is implementing and is going to implement. However, implementation can only proceed as fast as resources are available. The next part of the Framework is how to translate the policies into funded activities, programmes and projects. This involves the preparation/updating of the Macroeconomic Framework and Fiscal Objectives to determine how much resources can be allocated in a particular year. The annual budget process determines the budget allocations for each department and constitutional body taking account of the NSDS Sector Goals and Strategies and Major Priorities. Similarly the “NPP/Project approval process for Aid donor funded programmes” selects priority projects for funding by aid donors. Each NPP or development project must be clearly linked to, and be analysed and appraised in the context of the NSDS Sector Goals and Strategies and Major Priorities. For this process to be effective ALL proposals (NPPs/projects) that are to be funded by donors must be submitted though DPPD/AMU for appraisal and prioritisation. Ministry/Department Operational Plans The NSDS provides not only a set of national Goals and Priorities, but also the Sector Goals, Strategies and Milestones that Ministries and Departments are expected to achieve. Operational Plans show the activities that Ministries/Departments need to carry out to achieve the Strategies and Milestones. Based on the budget allocations and aid donor programmes, each ministry and department prepares or updates its Operational plan to show what activities can be carried out in the budget year to implement the Strategies and work towards achieving the Milestones. The Operational Plans should also include ways in which the Ministry/Department can improve its capacity to implement the Strategies. The Operational Plan should be based on the Sector Goals, Strategies and Milestones of the NSDS. The Operational Plan fills in the „gap‟ between Sector Strategies and Milestones by indicating, within the resources provided through the budget and aid programmes, the activities that are necessary. Implementation At the implementation level, ministries and departments, constitutional bodies, SOEs, communities and NGOs carry out activities and projects. The end result is provision of services to the people and improvements in Development Outcomes such as improved health, better education, more reliable infrastructure, more jobs. The Key Performance Indicators identified in the NSDS are measures, for each Sector, of the outcome of the implementation of activities. - 14 - 2009 National Sustainable Development Strategy Republic of Nauru Monitoring and Evaluating Policy Implementation Part of the framework for monitoring and evaluating progress in implementing the NSDS is in existence already. Progress in achieving the Milestones in the NSDS was assessed in 2007-08, and a major review of progress and an updated NSDS was produced in 2009 – this document. Ministries and SOEs are required to make annual reports on their activities. These annual reports should include a section covering progress made towards the NSDS Milestones and identify obstacles that may prevent achievement of the Milestones. Aid donors also make regular reports on their activities for their own purposes as well as to inform Government. Budget reports, including economic aggregates, are made on an annual basis. The process of monitoring policy implementation is shows in the figure below. Annual Development Report It is proposed that an Annual Development Report is prepared as a summary of progress in implementing the NSDS. The Report would describe the progress made in the Strategies and Milestones and list the Key Performance Indicators so that overall progress in Monitoring Policy Implementation achieving the Sector Goal can be gauged. Inputs to the Report would come from Ministry Annual Reports and reports by Communities some constitutional bodies, such as the Auditor. DPPD/AMU would coordinate Cabinet the preparation of the Annual Development Report. The Report would then be considered by senior Government National officials in the revived National Development Development Committee followed by Committee tabling in Cabinet. The Report, together with any recommended changes, should Annual Development Report be used in the preparation of the annual budget including aid donor projects. In addition the Report could be disseminated Constitutional Ministry Annual Aid donor to Communities to publicise achievements Body reports Reports reports and highlight obstacles. Recurrent Development budget activities project activities Improving coordination and implementation There are cases where public sector entities are undertaking activities which are not part of their formal responsibilities. This has come about for many reasons, for example because some entities are no longer functioning or do not have the capacity to undertake these activities. NRC is responsible for the rubbish dump but this is not part of their formal responsibilities. Road maintenance is the responsibility of the Chief Secretary‟s office. Clearer assignment of responsibilities among Ministries, departments and SOEs would help in improving policy implementation. - 15 - 2009 National Sustainable Development Strategy Republic of Nauru At present there is little coordination between ministries and departments. Many departments seem to operate in isolation with little knowledge of other departments activities. There is little consultation among departments and between departments and the community. This can lead to duplication of activities and inefficient use of Government resources. Implementation of many of the Strategies in the NSDS requires the collaboration of several departments, particularly in Cross-Cutting sectors where many departments can be involved. For example, addressing Youth issues involves many different departments such as Health, Education and Police. Addressing youth issues effectively requires a coordinated response by many government departments. Implementation problems emerge when departments have differing priorities or capacities. For example, land issues are a constraint on the achievement of many Strategies. New projects can be held up or abandoned unless implementation problems are quickly identified and remedial measures taken. National Development Committee A revived National Development Committee can provide a mechanism for coordination, improved consultation and for overcoming implementation problems. This committee could include consideration of policy papers prepared/coordinated by DPPD/AMU. The committee could also provide a venue for discussion of draft Cabinet papers to ensure necessary consultations are undertaken before consideration by Cabinet. The National Development Committee should comprise Heads of Departments and could subsume the current Budget Committee role. The secretariat for the NDC should be with the DPPD/AMU. Many of the Government‟s new initiatives aimed at implementing the NSDS are NPPs or projects. These new activities often face difficulties in implementation as several departments can be involved in getting new activities started. Regular (quarterly) reports on progress in implementation of NPPs and projects will help to identify implementation bottlenecks and identify remedial measures that need to be taken. The NDC can also consider the Annual Development Report. Donor Projects and the budget The system of identifying, preparing and appraising projects needs to be improved. Some projects are negotiated and approved without a proper assessment of priority. In order to properly assess priorities, all projects should be submitted through the DPPD/AMU and be linked to budget submissions. This would give Government a full picture of the resources available and match these to NSDS Strategies and priorities. It would also assist donors to see clearly the main priorities for which Government would like to seek assistance. Ministry/Department Operational Plans There are many new, updated or revised Strategies and Milestones in the updated NSDS. Department‟s activities need to be aligned to these changed Strategies. This should be done by re-aligning Operational Plans to be consistent with the updated NSDS. DPPD/AMU can assist departments to re-align their Operational Plans and ensure they are consistent with budget allocations. At this stage in the development of Nauru‟s planning capacity, there is no need for all sectors to prepare Sector plans or strategies. Sufficient guidance on sector priorities is provided by the sector goals, strategies and milestones in the NSDS for most sectors. - 16 - 2009 National Sustainable Development Strategy Republic of Nauru Planning for the next NSDS Review and Update This NSDS Update is a major achievement and many lessons have been learnt about reviewing the progress made. This NSDS Update has also simplified the structure of the NSDS to try and show more clearly the goals of the sectors and the strategies to achieve the goal. In addition Key Performance Indicators have been added to provide a guide to the impact of government activities in achieving the sector goal. With a regular report on the progress on the NSDS through the proposed Annual Development Report, the next review and update of the NSDS should become more routine and easier to undertake. In addition, by the time of the next review there will be more data about development progress from the recently conducted Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) and Demographic Health Survey (DHS) and other planned surveys. With this additional information the next review should start with a comprehensive, participatory assessment of progress based on the Key Performance Indicators. This „situation analysis‟ will then provide a sound basis for identification of constraints and obstacles and provide an objective look at where progress has been falling behind. This can then guide the updating process of the Sector Goals, Strategies, Milestones and Key Performance Indicators. Building Capacity for Development Planning DPPD/AMU plays a major role in the development planning process. However, all ministries, departments and SOEs are involved and need to build capacity in planning and improve their implementation record. In-order for DPPD/AMU to take up their lead role in planning, there needs to be a considerable increase in their capacity in terms of staffing, policy skills, project appraisal skills and strategic planning skills. This will require recruitment of more staff as well as a program of external assistance over the long term. - 17 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru PART VI REVISED SECTOR GOALS, STRATEGIES & MILESTONES ECONOMIC SECTORS Macroeconomic management Goal: A stable macroeconomic environment conducive to private investment established Key Performance Indicators: Budget surplus as percent of GDP Government spending as percent of GDP Government debt as percentage of GDP Debt service as a percentage of exports of goods and services (MDG) Consumer price inflation Percent below national poverty line (localized MDG) Growth rate of GDP per person employed (MDG) Employment-to-population ratio (MDG) Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Responsible management of Budget surplus achieved Budget surpluses and increased domestic Government finances managed Government‟s budget investment levels maintained according to principles of Department of Finance including aid programs responsible fiscal management. Financial management legislation, Financial management reforms fully operational regulation and policy reviewed and reformed. Department of Finance Resolve preparation of, and produce, past years Government accounts. Aid Budget integrated into annual Budget Domestic revenues comprise an increased process percentage of the total budget. National budget (including aid programs) Percentage of aid devoted to operating cost Department of Finance aligned to NSDS goals and strategies. subsides decreased and percentage devoted to DPPD/AMU More aid flows directed to investment investment increased instead of operating cost subsidies. - 18 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Introduction of a broad based Broad based goods and services tax Initiatives to broaden the domestic revenue revenue system which is introduced based are implemented. efficient, equitable, simple, Revenue office (including customs) Reduction in the value of uncollected revenue Department of reliable, transparent and expanded and value of uncollected Finance/Customs aligned to international norms. revenue reduced Development of a coherent Strategy developed and adopted and Total level of outstanding government debt Total level of outstanding strategy to deal with Government debt write off or repayment reduced through debt forgiveness or repayment. government debt reduced through Government debt. commenced. debt, forgiveness or repayment. Department of Finance Government borrowing restricted to projects that will expand Nauruan economy. Implement reforms (including Strategies developed to reduce the size of Public sector reduced to comparable levels in Ratio of private sector spending to to SOEs) to achieve a small the public sector to comparable levels in the region, providing that alternative livelihoods government sector spending is and efficient public sector the region. are available. increased. Department of Finance which contributes to and does not crowd out private sector. Reform plans to improve efficiency of all SOEs meet rate of return requirements SOEs operate efficiently with SOEs developed and implementation Accounts regularly produced and audited improved services and products. commenced. Increased SOE dividends paid from more SOEs SOE accounts produced SOE dividend policy implemented and SOEs operate at arms length from government. Department of Finance increased SOE dividends paid. Dividends paid by more SOEs. Increased provision of goods and services by the private sector which are currently provided by the public sector. Reform of Trust fund NPRT assets and liabilities determined and New Landowner Fund providing sustainable arrangements including the transferred to new Landowner Fund. annual payment to beneficiaries. establishment of a new Public Governance arrangements implemented Department of Finance Trust Fund (the Nauru for new Landowner Fund with Intergenerational Fund) professional funds management. - 19 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Complete negotiations with donors to set Nauru Intergenerational Trust Fund up a new Government Trust Fund capital growing sufficiently to enable (provisionally called the Nauru adequate supplementary funds for Intergenerational Trust Fund) to the National Budget from 2030. Department of Finance supplement the National Budget. New Fund operating with international standard governance and management Development of a coherent Policy Development and Implementation planning process for Nauru‟s Framework fully implemented. economic and social NSDS progress monitored on an annual Major review and update of the NSDS development. basis against Milestones and Key completed. Performance Indicators. Development planning and aid DPPD/AMU management capacity enhanced. Operational plans developed for all sectors and aligned to the NSDS. Adherence to Paris/Pacific Development partner coordination principles on development framework approved and operational. effectiveness. Major economic and social indicators for Indicators updated regularly and published. Statistics and indicators Nauru prepared and key indicators mainstreamed in ALL strategic regularly published. planning and policy making. Statistics Benchmark indicators of GDP, BOP, Demographics, HIES, Prices and Wages compiled. Review completed to strengthen statistical Revised statistical legislation and frameworks Full compliance with new statistical legislation, frameworks and capacity. approved and implemented. legislation, framework and calendar. Action Plan on National Accounts Capacity improved. Statistics developed. Maintain price stability Price inflation consistent with trading through price control in partner inflation. Department of Finance monopoly areas through the Prices Regulation Act (2008) - 20 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Agriculture Goal: Increased level of domestic agricultural production aimed at addressing food security and healthy livelihoods Key Performance Indicators: Value of agricultural and livestock food imports Value of domestic agricultural and livestock production Proportion of land area covered by forest (MDG) Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Develop local food and At least one nursery established and 30 percent of average Nauruan diet Over 70 percent of average Nauruan diet agricultural production successfully functional providing seedlings sourced from locally produced food (fruit sourced from locally produced food initiatives such as kitchen and technical assistance to individual and trees e.g. breadfruit, banana, mango, Over 70 percent of HH successfully gardens, fruit tree planting and community farmers (ROC) pawpaw and vegetables and root crops) growing and producing root crops root cropping 10 percent of HH have successfully 30% of HH successfully growing and 20 percent of agricultural food sale in the Department of operating kitchen gardens with water producing root crops (sweet potato, market sourced from domestic food Agriculture storage supported(FAO) cassava and taro) supported through SPC production DSAP programs Over 70% of HH have successfully 30 percent of HH have successfully established and operating kitchen gardens established and operating kitchen gardens with water storage with water storage Promote production of value A forest management plan developed Forest management plan implemented Reforestation of the mined areas 15 added forestry and agro- starting with reforestation of the mined percent completed Departments of forestry products for domestic areas Commercially viable forestry and agro- Agriculture and consumption forestry products identified and associated Environment and NRC business plans developed Promote commercially viable At least one new piggery or poultry farm The community in each district has an Over 70 per cent of local demand for pork piggeries, duck and poultry business established and operating average of 2 new piggery or poultry and poultry products met from local (egg production) and commercially in each district community businesses established and operating production agricultural businesses commercially Department of Agriculture 15 percent of local demand for pork and poultry products met from local production Set up a resource centre on A resource centre on agricultural and Over 50 percent of farmers regularly used Over 75 percent of farmers regularly used agricultural and livestock livestock production established providing the resource centre the resource centre Department of production technical advice, pamphlets, manuals to Agriculture farmers and community - 21 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Fisheries Goal: Enhance development and sustainable management of marine and fisheries resources to provide sustainable economic returns Key Performance Indicators: Contribution of fisheries to GDP Value of fishing licenses and access fees Proportion of fish stocks within safe biological limits (MDG) Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthen institutional NFMRA Corporate Plan 2009-12 NFMRA effectively providing leadership, Nauru fishery resources not over- capacity of Nauru Fisheries implemented guidance and assistance on developing and exploited through effective management and Marine Resources Fisheries Act updated managing fisheries resources of the resources NFMRA Authority (NFMRA) NFMRA infrastructure improved and consolidated on one site Maximize sustainable Foreign licensing revenue per fishing day Maximized sustainable economic yield Nauru derived maximum possible economic returns increased in real terms by 2012 from 2008 from marine and fisheries resources sustainable benefit from its living natural NFMRA levels marine resources Promote private-sector led Potential niche small-scale high quality Business profiles for establishing Private sector and / or community development of commercial fishing and processing export enterprises commercial fishing enterprises developed fisheries business enterprises operating NFMRA and fisheries identified and potential joint-venture partnerships profitably Department of Recreational use of marine resources (e.g. with investors explored Commerce and NPBSO game fishing) investigated Promote development of Current 5-year national aquaculture plan Legislative and regulatory framework for A well established and functional aquaculture production reviewed and implemented aquaculture development adopted and aquaculture sector NFMRA Legislative and regulatory framework for implemented aquaculture development scoped and developed Sustainably utilize marine Feasibility study conducted on new fishery Business profiles/plans for development Regular Nauru protein diet sourced resources to increase food and fishing techniques, including of new fishery and fishing techniques primarily from domestic marine and fish NFMRA security and alternative traditional fishing methods completed and implementation started products livelihoods Ensure sustainable practices Design through participatory consultation Develop legal and regulatory framework Marine biodiversity and ecosystems are implemented to safeguard development of marine protected area to support the MPA protected through MPA and wide use of NFMRA and the marine biodiversity and (MPA) networks Implement ecosystems approach to relevant conservation planning techniques Department of ecosystems Capacity development and training on use coastal fisheries management Environment of ecosystems approach and other conservation planning tools conducted - 22 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Eliminate illegal, unregulated Implement national plan of action for Substantial reduction in IUU fishing IUU fishing in Nauru EEZ eliminated and unreported (IUU) fishing combating IUU fishing At least 20 observer trips conducted per Nauru EEZ under full and effective NFMRA Implement national observer program annum surveillance Develop sound scientific Research capacity of NFMRA Research plans for resources assessment Sustainable utilization of coastal marine information on coastal marine strengthened through partnerships with capacity developed and training conducted resources based on scientific research and NFMRA resources regional and international research for NFMRA staff development institutions - 23 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Mining and Quarrying Goal: Efficient and effective use of mining and quarrying resources Key Performance Indicators: Value of phosphate exports Value of other mining and quarrying exports Hectares of land rehabilitated Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Restructure and refurbish Phosphate exports at 600,000 mt per Phosphate exports at 800,000 mt per Phosphate exports at 1,000,000 mt per mining infrastructure and annum or higher. annum or higher. annum or higher. invest in additional heavy At least $5m dividend paid to At least $10m dividend paid to mining equipment to ensure Government after payment of cash and Government after maintenance fund and NRC/RONPHOS capacity of 1mt per annum. trust fund royalties to land owners. royalties paid. Ports $2m set aside in maintenance reserve fund. Finish payment of all pending salaries and Creation of the maintenance Moorings overhaul/replacement complete. wages and other debts. reserve fund. NRC self funding from operations. Transparent and accountable Monthly reports produced and publicised reports on all shipment of NRC/RONPHOS exports (phosphate, Finance aggregates, pinnacles, GIO phosphate tiles, fisheries) Development of viable value- Viable opportunities determined such as Viable value added opportunities in Significant additional export revenues added opportunities for the use of limestone for landscaping and operation. generated from value added opportunities. phosphate and by products of building industry locally and for export, NRC/RONPHOS phosphate mining and and the possibility of a joint venture in rehabilitation work. phosphate value added operation offshore. Rehabilitation of mined land. Trials completed, Work Plan signed off Reclamation of 124ha of land for 300ha catchment on NW of the island with AusAID, equipment purchased and agricultural production and 1.5ha nursery developed including 34.5ha reservoir and NRC 10ha rehabilitated. 140ha conservation area - 24 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Commerce, Industry and Business Development Goal: Promote development of small and micro enterprises, foreign investment and economic integration into the global economy Key Performance Indicators: Private sector contribution to GDP Private sector employment growth Value of total remittances income Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Improve general business and Legal, policy, regulatory requirements and Changes to relevant legislation, policy, Business community educated and investment environment procedures for business investment regulations and procedures for business knowledgeable about these regulatory reviewed, strengthened and streamlined investment adopted requirements Department of (e.g. business licensing and application Institutional strengthening and capacity to A growing and vibrant private sector Commerce requirements, insurance and credit implement and enforce these regulatory facilities, labour, land, immigration, requirements developed and maintained customs, etc) Promote development of small A SME development plan that included SME development plan implemented and Private sector employment growth and micro enterprise (SME) identification of commercially viable at least 2 new SMEs established and averages 5 percent per annum businesses cottage mini-industries and associated operating profitably Private sector contribution to GDP Department of business profiles developed Small Business Incubator operating increased by 10 percent per annum Commerce A Small Business Incubator established to effectively with over 20 businesses provide advisory services and assistance to benefiting from its services SMEs and prospective enterprises Strengthen Nauru Island NIPSO effectively operational with NIPSO micro-finance facility established NIPSO membership covered more than Private Business Sector approved constitution and providing and functional and benefiting its members 80 percent of all businesses and provided Department of Organization advisory services and technical assistance the main forum for promoting private Commerce to its members sector interests Encourage foreign investment Foreign direct investment (FDI) policy FDI legislation enacted and policy New foreign investment operations or and legal framework developed approved with appropriate measures ventures established and maintained Joint business ventures with foreign adopted to enforce the Act and related investors promoted but subjected to regulations and policy established rigorous and transparent FDI Unit established with appropriate Departments of appraisal process (e.g. commercial tuna staff capacity to facilitate potential FDI Commerce & Trade cannery or loining plant operation) proposals Business community and prospective entrepreneurs educated on new regulatory requirements - 25 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Enhance economic integration A national trade policy developed A national trade policy approved and Significant increase in remittances from of Nauru into the regional and emphasizing labour mobility implemented Nauru workers overseas multilateral trading system opportunities, taking advantage of PICTA, Labour employment opportunities abroad Value of total exports increased Departments of PACER and EPA expanded Commerce & Trade Institutional strengthening and capacity Commercially viable niche exportable for managing trade policy and trade products identified and developed agreements developed - 26 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Tourism Goal: Promote development of small-scale sustainable eco-tourism Key Performance Indicators: Total number of visitor arrivals Total value of tourist expenditures in Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Develop a tourism master Tourism master development plan Tourism master development plan Small-scale niche eco-tourism business development plan developed, identifying potential eco- adopted and implementation commenced, operations established and maintained tourism challenges and opportunities emphasizing niche eco-tourism for Growth in total visitor numbers increased Department of Tourism example game fishing and heritage / by 30 percent historic sites Improve accessibility into ERATEQUO information package Visitors arriving into Nauru more freely Nauru being promoted widely as an Nauru for visitor arrivals developed and published that included and facing minimal bureaucratic alternative tourist destination legal and administrative entry requirements Department of requirements Visitors able to access updated Tourism/Our Airline A website designed to promote Nauru as information about Nauru more readily and an alternative tourist destination instantly established and maintained - 27 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Financial Services Goal: An effective, competitive and stable financial system that will enhance economic growth and development Key Performance Indicators: De-listing from FATF Blacklist maintained Presence of banking facilities on Nauru Presence of insurance services on Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Draft and implement updated Regulations drafted and implemented; Nauru taxation system compliant with all regulations for the financial staff trained international (incl. HTPI) requirements services sector including Negotiate 12 Taxation Information Department of Finance training staff Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) Establish Financial Intelligence FIU fully operational including trained All financial activities to and from Nauru De-listing from the FATF Blacklist Unit (FIU) including training staff are linked up to the FIU, transactions maintained of staff reporting mandatory with advanced Justice training Establish private sector BON liquidated and pay-out schedule banking services determined. Private bank established and operating in Department of Finance Nauru offering a range of banking services Establish viable commercial Insurance needs of Nauru determined Range of insurance service providers (incl. insurance services in Nauru. offshore) available Department of Finance - 28 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SECTORS Education Goal: Improve the quality and broaden the scope and reach of education Key Performance Indicators: Net enrolment ratio in primary education Proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary schooling Literacy rate of Year 12 students Student attendance rates Proportion of special needs students attending Able Disable Centre Percent of teachers with a diploma or degree Proportion of youth population undertaking either academic or TVET courses Pass rates for access to regional tertiary study opportunities Number of people with disabilities in employment Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Children - boys and girls alike - Net enrolment ratio in primary education or Students graduate from Year 12 with An educated labour force with expanded complete a full course of alternative quality primary education Internationally recognized qualifications skills and capable of working overseas primary schooling or programs increased by 20% awarded by Nauru education system Department of participate in alternative, good Education quality primary education Proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who 70% of students meet regional standards programs reach last grade of secondary schooling in primary schools (NAUSTA 6) Department of Health, increased to 65% Students take pride in their Nauruan culture Community groups, and identify parents Proportion of Year 12 students who meet or exceed the relevant literacy standard. Schools will be venues for Youth, adult and community education Student attendance rates for all year levels Students demonstrate life skills youth and adult continuing policy developed and implemented to exceed 85% education and training Public awareness of the value of education Department of programs and provide students rises by 2012 Education with a set of life skills as defined by SPBEA - 29 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Learning is promoted in an Supportive School Environment Policy The school environment is secure through Students learn in a supportive environment that is free from and Behaviour Management Policy policies that promote tolerance, avoids environment which encourages environmental dangers, introduced violence and requires a framework of engagement in the schooling process physical abuse, bullying or lack Training undertaken for teachers and school rules for students and teachers Department of of discipline liaison officers in behaviour management Education Programs such as Strive for 5 provide a CASE produces monitoring statistics that framework for implementation of measure changes in student achievement supportive school environment and provide transparent and meaningful accounts of students‟ progress Students with physical All basic education programmes are Number of students at Able Disable Centre Support provided for all learners, including Department of disabilities can access accessible, inclusive, and responsive for increased to 40 those with Disabilities and Special Needs. Education mainstream education services children with various forms of physical disability Able/Disable Secretariat Special needs student Special needs students have access to basic Resources available to special needs students A facility dedicated to special needs students (including students with a educational services increased. is established and appropriately resourced. Department of mental disability) can access Education suitably targeted education services. Creating an inclusive, barrier- Convention on the Rights of People with Policy, Legislation and Practices aligned to Full integration of people with disabilities. Department of free and just society for people Disability (CRPD) adopted. CRPD. Education with disabilities. Disability strategy 2009 implemented. Effective engagement and implementation Capacity of the able/disable umbrella of MOU partnership agreement organisation strengthened and has Able/Disable developed and implemented training Secretariat programmes for effective participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Core funding for people with disability umbrella organisation secured. Partnership arrangement strengthened and implemented through (MOU) between Government and umbrella organisation. - 30 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Skill capacity and teacher Teacher workforce survey instrument Teachers are registered and qualified, training continuously developed, disseminated, collected and especially in ESL teaching pedagogies improved, and a learning analyzed community of teachers All teachers have relevant teaching A set of standards for teaching is established qualification and secondary schools have published and regulated by a Teacher specialist teachers in English, Maths, Registration Board Department of Science, TVET Education Teacher skills, performance and competency levels monitored and All libraries have ICT facilities evaluated Libraries with affordable ICT technology Strengthen policy development Policy, governance and administrative Asset management database leads to School management and accountability and alignment with Corporate framework for Education and Training in equitable and efficient allocation of enhanced plan and budget place resources Department of Management and Accountability Systems Education Implemented TVET revived to provide TVET and Trade training facilities are An additional 50% youths attend TVET TVET is promoted as a valued pathway employment opportunities for operational courses and the bridging program for all learners and provides work youth and skilled people for “Learning Village” established and caters experience for secondary students Department of private sector development for all learners including secondary Education students, youth, adults and tertiary students. Academic Courses supported Pass rate in matriculation courses rises Pass rates improved for access to regional Department of with qualified teachers tertiary study opportunities Education Sexual health education Sexual health education integrated in the Decrease in rates of pregnancy and STDs Teenagers can access correct information Department of promoted in schools school curriculum among teenagers about safe and responsible sexual Education behaviour Ministry of Health - 31 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Health Goal: A healthy and productive population Key Performance Indicators: Total health expenditure as a % of total government expenditure Under five mortality (DHS – 44/1000), Infant mortality rate (DHS – 38/1000) Maternal mortality rate, Unmet need for family planning (DHS – 23.5%) Contraceptive Prevalence Rate Age Fertility Rate (15-19 yrs) (DHS – 15%) Deliveries by skilled birth attendant (DHS - 97.4%) Women who had high risk sex in the past 12 months (DHS 23.9%) Men who had high risk sex in the past 12 months (DHS 51.5%) Percentage of population suffering from diabetes Percentage of population at risk of developing NCDs Prevalence of NCDs Life expectancy Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthening health systems Review goals and strategies of the Health Health operational plan operational Enlarged preventative health focus capacity and sustainability Operational Plan to a preventative health in the public health system through institutional and focus systems reform, organizational Updated Health Operational Plan restructure, planning and Consultation on the revised health Healthcare fund established Ministry of Health quality delivery of health operational plan services Review alternative health care financing scheme Health reforms undertaken –institutional/ Improved service delivery and reduction Continuous improvement in service organizational and management structures in operational costs delivery and reduction in and systems for a more proactive health operational costs Ministry of Health sector Health Information System including Quality monitoring and evaluation public health surveillance data established of Health Programmes Ministry of Health - 32 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthening response and Preventive Health Programmes, NCD Preventative Health Programmes, NCD Life expectancy improved by 10 interventions on preventative Strategy, advocacy and awareness Strategy implemented and advocacy/ years health, reproductive health, programmes reviewed and strengthened awareness programmes conducted in Ministry of Health non-communicable diseases, communities pandemic and national disasters Active preventative programs targeting Improved awareness on NCDs and NCD's reduced by 50 percent lifestyle risks, focusing on public observed changes in community lifestyles education, screening and supported by and diet Ministry of Health registries and health data analysis Active screening of 90 percent of implemented population for Diabetes and key NCDs Standard Treatment Guidelines & new Standard Treatment Guidelines & Improved service delivery and Protocols developed Protocols implemented patient satisfaction Ministry of Health Multi-disciplinary Diabetes Centre A proactive and effective diabetic control established, related publications/advocacy and monitoring programme is in operation materials produced and effective and and new cases of diabetes decreased by 50 Ministry of Health strengthened secondary diabetes percent preventions implemented Kidney dialysis Unit capacity strengthened/refurbished with appropriate staff, technology and equipments and Improvement in kidney treatment and dialysis patients at 20 reduction in dialysis patients to 15 Ministry of Health Appropriate primary health care services strengthened & developed Review of reproductive health status in Reproductive Health Policy & Strategy Improvement in reproductive Nauru implemented health status Reproductive health policy and strategy/plan documents developed and mainstreaming Adolescent Sexual Ministry of Health Reproductive Health (ASRH), Emergency Obstetric Care and Family Planning (EmOC/FP), HIV/AIDS & STI strategies, - 33 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Training in ASRH conducted for Continued Implementation of AHD Improvement in the sexual and vulnerable groups Programmes and activities, including BCC reproductive health of young AHD Family Life Education (FLE) & training and introduction of FLE and peer people, reduction in unplanned Ministry of Health Peer Educators tour to other PICs education in schools teenage pregnancies and STI cases Ministry of Education conducted Youth Friendly Services Centres and the risks of HIV/AIDS Youth Council established in Districts amongst young people Assessment of EmOC Facilities & Continued improvement in EmOC/FP General improvement in the health Equipments and provision of EmOC services and hospitals fully equipped with status of mothers, infants and Equipments EmOC equipments & supplies children under 5 years of age Training of Midwifes & Health workers in Ministry of Health EmOC services, deliveries, prenatal, Department of Women Affairs neonatal, antenatal, postnatal care. Access to neo-natal and post-partum care increased Emerging pandemic preparedness plans Emerging pandemic preparedness plans General improvement in preparing developed and strengthened preparedness revised and operational and advocacy and responding to pandemics with Ministry of Health and response strategies adopted awareness activities conducted. cost effective strategies Police/Immigration/Customs National Disaster Management Plan National Disaster Management Plan General improvement in preparing (Health Sector) developed and resourced (Health Sector) revised and operational and responding to national disaster Ministry of Health strengthened preparedness and response and advocacy/awareness activities with cost effective strategies Police strategies adopted conducted Strengthening Reproductive Reproductive Health Security Needs Continued Implementation of RHCS General improvement in RHCS Health Commodity Security Assessment conducted, RHCS training in Policy Framework supply logistics and universal access for effective and quality supply forecasting demand & supply achieved service delivery forecasting, storage and inventory management conducted and effective management of drugs and consumables Ministry of Health addressed. RHCS Policy Framework Implementation - 34 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthening health systems Strengthened Human Resource Number of trained Nauruan health Skills gaps in the health sector fully and service delivery through Development Programme and Workforce professionals increased to: medicine 5, addressed with increased human resource development, Planning for the Health Sector dentistry 3, physiotherapy 3, laboratory localization Ministry of Health workforce planning, capacity services 5, pharmacy 3, general nursing 40, development and training public health 40 Critical skills gap in the health sector addressed with the appointment of relevant expatriate expertise serving all health needs in the short and long term Long term workforce planning, Relevant staff graduating in public health training/scholarships and localization courses and appointed at relevant plans developed linked to skills gap in the positions health sector and salary relativity established including: medicine, paramedics, nursing and support services. Providing quality and effective Upgrading and extension of the two major Regular maintenance of all health General improvement in standard service delivery through health facilities – waiting room for patients infrastructure of health facilities and equipments Ministry of Health infrastructure development and mothers for prenatal and postnatal Public Service and upgrading visits completed Routine and ongoing maintenance programme developed, resourced and implemented Asset management, maintenance, Asset register regularly updated General improvement in standard procurement & replacement policy of health facilities and equipments Ministry of Health developed, operating and funded Public Service Design and plans for the two new Construction of new health facility All infrastructure requirements and hospitals completed & fully costed with housing curative and preventative health needs for effective health service relevant staffing requirements, equipments services completed and operational and delivery fully met Ministry of Health/Public and supplies and land acquisition fully resourced with equipments and Service completed supplies. - 35 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Improved quality of life Partnerships and collaboration through sports for all strengthened between Health and respective Government Departments to Ministry of Health promote healthy living through sports for Ministry of Education all and walk for life and healthy diets Department of Sports through home/kitchen gardening Strengthening awareness of A review and study on people living with Policies & programmes for people with Improved recognition and people with disabilities disabilities conducted disabilities are mainstreamed across awareness on people with Ministry of Health A policy framework for people with government programmes and activities disabilities Ministry of Education disabilities developed Legislative framework for people with Department of Justice disabilities established - 36 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Sports Goal: Enhanced quality of life through Sports for All Key Performance Indicators: No. of medals won in regional & international sports competitions No. of scholarships/training awards provided to elite sports people Per cent reduction in NCDs cases reported per year Per cent reduction in deaths caused by NCDs per year Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Upgrading and development Existing sports fields/facilities refurbished One new indoor multipurpose sports Improved sports and recreation of sports infrastructure and and maintained to regional standards facility operational to a regional standard participation facilities Identification and acquisition of land for to include office space to support sporting relevant sports sites bodies Department of Sports One new multipurpose sports ground for football and athletics Strengthen governance and Nauru National Sports Council Increased participation of all communities Nauru to host a regional sports meet Departments of Sports, administration of all sporting reactivated/established in sporting activities Increased participation of Nauru national Education bodies Integrated Sports programme developed Implementation of integrated sports sports teams in regional sports meets such Nauru National Sports Sporting bodies to produce statement of programme in schools and communities as the Mini South Pacific Games and Council accounts and annual reports South Pacific Games Sports Federation Nauru Olympic Committee Encourage participation of all Walk for Life Programme established Nauru National District Sports communities in active sports Advocacy for Walk for Life Programme competition introduced Ministry of Health activities established & implemented Departments of Sporting gears and equipments distributed Education, Sports to schools & communities Nauru National Sports Senior Citizens Sports Programme revived Council and implemented in districts/communities Promotion of education and Sports elite programme developed Youths trained under the Sports Elite Increased participation of youths under Departments of Sports, training of youths through Youths under the sports elite programme Programme the elite sports programme in regional Education sports development and identified in various schools and Sports elite training programme sports meet Nauru National Sports scholarships communities established with Australia Institute of Council Sports Nauru Olympic Establish overseas scholarships training Committee programme - 37 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Traditional Leadership & Culture Goal: A healthy, socio-cultural, inclusive, cohesive and self reliant community with sustainable livelihoods Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of community leaders trained in community leadership programmes Proportion of community leaders in Boards & Committees No. of schools (primary/secondary) that have introduced the teaching of Nauru language Proportion of primary and secondary school students that can read Nauru language fluently Yearly turnover of community managed sustainable livelihood projects (SMEs/retail stores/microfinance) No. of people with disabilities in employment Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Promotion and enhancement Community leadership programme District/Community Organisations Community leaders have a stronger Department of Culture of traditional community developed and training conducted established unified voice in governance and all Ministry of Education leadership Training of community leaders/members aspects of community development in government processes and participatory decision making Review governance structures in communities Community representatives actively engaged in governance and the national development process, including the annual budget process Conservation and preservation Nauru culture, tradition, heritage sites and Ratification of the convention on culture of Nauru culture, tradition and biodiversity recorded and documented and intangible heritage sites Establish a National Museum, Ministry of Home Affairs heritage sites National Commission on Language Establish a cultural arts centre Archive & Library Ministry of Education established Teaching of Nauru language & cultural Nauru history, culture, tradition, Teaching of Nauru language & cultural studies introduced in high schools language and socio-economic studies introduced in primary schools Development and completion of Nauruan development well published and language dictionary understood by many including visitors Promotion and conservation Handicraft training in weaving, carving, Tribal and Districts arts, handicrafts, Participate in the Pacific Arts of traditional culture and painting conducted paintings, traditional dance competition Festival Department of Culture knowledge through production Traditional handicrafts marketed and sold introduced Increased sale of handicrafts to Ministry of Education and marketing of handicrafts in outlets overseas visitors and outlets - 38 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthening community NGO/Civil Society Community Community/District Pride and Community small/medium Department of Agriculture participation and self reliance training/capacity building programmes beautification/clean up programme enterprise and cooperatives Department of Women through community projects development introduced established Commerce, Industry and Training in vegetable farming developed & Budgeting & savings programme Community savings and Environment introduced in communities introduced in communities/districts microfinance schemes established District/community kitchen garden Community groups have the capacity to developed design, propose and implement programmes Strengthening community Community training/capacity building Advocacy and sensitization programmes NGO & Civil society community Ministry of Education participation and programmes developed on health, HIV/AIDS & STI, gender, projects/programmes introduced in empowerment Youth groups, women‟s and church youths and children introduced in districts/communities groups actively engaged in community communities/districts projects Ministry of Health Department of Culture Department of Women - 39 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Women and Development Goal: A just society that recognizes and respects the rights of women and promotes equal opportunities Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of CEDAW related programmes established and mainstreamed in all GoN plans, policies, strategies and programmes Proportion of women in Parliament Proportion of women in leadership positions in Government, Government Boards, and private sector Proportion of women in paid employment Per cent share of average household income contributed by women Proportion of community projects/programmes managed and implemented by women‟s groups/NGOs/Civil Society Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Recognizing and promoting Women bodies actively engaged in Increased number of Kitchen gardens and Playcentres managed by women‟s Department of Women Affairs women as equal partners in community projects such as kitchen other programmes in communities and groups established in NGOs/Civil Society governance and all aspects of gardens, health advocacy programmes, districts are implemented and managed by communities/districts Ministry of Education community development small medium enterprises such as women handicrafts and sewing programmes, Health advocacy programmes managed Ministry of Health savings and microfinance and and implemented by women established in Ministry of Commerce, environment conservation and biodiversity communities/districts Industry and Environment programmes SMEs and savings/microfinance Women have a stronger voice and Capacity building/training programmes programmes managed and implemented equal partners in governance and developed for women, NGOs and women by women established in community development at all in communities communities/districts levels Increased representation of women in governance Economic empowerment of women More women access finance and loans for The Nauru Association of Women Department of Women Affairs promoted and programmes developed businesses to increase incomes Entrepreneurs increases its membership Strengthening umbrella Umbrella organisations for women Women Affairs organizations for women – strengthened National Council of such as the National Council Women/NGOs/Civil Society of Women - 40 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Consistent with CEDAW, Ratification and implementation of Enabling environment addresses violation A clear understanding of CEDAW Department of Women Affairs women's needs are CEDAW of women‟s rights by duty bearers and right holders NGOs/Civil Society appropriately mainstreamed CEDAW legislative compliance review Plan of action and programmes for the and capacity strengthened to Ministry of Education and reflected in national and CEDAW reporting undertaken implementation of CEDAW established protect, fulfil, promote and provide development policies, plans and mainstreamed into government redress for women‟s right to Ministry of Health and budgets programmes equality and empowerment Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment Awareness built that violence against Incidence of reported and unreported cases Women operate in an environment Department of Women Affairs women and children is a human rights of gender-based violence, inc against free from gender based violence Department of Justice violation children reduced NGOs/Civil Society Safe House for Victims of Domestic Violence established Communities understand the importance Increased participation of women, including More women are in leadership Department of Women Affairs and role of women in leadership and young women leaders, in leadership and positions in public, private and Department of Justice political decision-making positions political decision-making political arena Ministry of Education Ministry of Health National Council of Women/NGOs/Civil Society - 41 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Youth Development Goal: Investing in Youth – A sustained future for Nauru Key Performance Indicators: Number of out of school youth Youth unemployment rate Number of offenses committed by young men and women Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Address young people skills National Youth Policy finalised National Youth Policy being implemented Lifeskills of young men and women development strengthened More resources and technical assistance on Number of out of school youth decreases Departments of Youth, Sports, training for employment, to build training CIE, Education & Health capacity in educating youth in life skills and preparation for employment Community organizations and parents, Training provided by Youth Affairs and the Youth Council on careers advice and Police life skills training in schools strengthened Technical and vocational education promoted Boost youth employment and Technical assistance in employment Technical assistance and cooperation with Unemployment rate for youth Department of Youth, income generation generation for youth other departments identify and create decreased Education, CIE employment opportunities for young people and enhance skills in income generation Community organizations and parents Promote a healthy lifestyle and A youth health service that includes Awareness of healthy lifestyles and physical Collaboration with other government sports among youths (including counseling to - both young men and exercise results in more empowered youths departments such as health, sports Departments of Youth, Sports, sexual health, mental health, women, on reproductive and sexual health. and youth result in better health & Health substance abuse, alcohol abuse) outcomes for young people Youth regularly access and enjoy sports infrastructure on the island - 42 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthen law and order Social workers, counsellors and community A significant reduction recorded in offenses Law and order maintained through a Departments of Youth, liaison officers work with teachers and committed by young men and women significant reduction of juvenile Education parents and provide direct assistance with offenses youth problems and train counterparts in Community organizations and advisory and liaison strategies parents Police Strengthen community Involvement of parents - both men and Greater involvement by parents and Awareness of educational issues Departments of Youth, engagement women - in secondary school activities as communities ensure young people do not raised and a self-help approach to the Education members of parents‟ associations and school drop out of school and access available improvement of facilities in advisory boards promoted opportunities secondary schools promoted through Community organizations and greater involvement of parents and parents community in secondary school issues Development of National Youth Channels for youth to speak out about their Views, perceptions and needs of youth Raising awareness and promoting a Departments of Youth, Council concerns are promoted sought to enable better targeting of pro-active approach to problem Education strategies to assist them solving among young people while also providing information to guide Community organizations and interventions parents - 43 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Civil Society Goal: A robust, vibrant and effective civil society for a just and peaceful Nauru Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of CSO/NGOs that participate effectively in government processes Proportion of CSO/NGOs that have the capacity to design, propose and implement programmes Proportion of CSO/NGOs delivery services that are human rights based Proportion of CSO/NGOs bodies under the NGO umbrella secretariat Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthening the capacity of Core funding for NGO umbrella CSO/NGOs representatives involved in CSO/NGOs role fully integrated Chief Secretary NGO umbrella secretariat to secretariat secured national development processes including into government processes and Finance support member Civil society organizations/NGOs elections, budget and legislation national affairs Parliament CSOs/NGOs and develop trained on how to effectively participate NGO Secretariat and implement civil society in government processes including a A functioning civil society training programmes for human rights based approach. Nauruan society is highly aware of their effective participation in CSO/NGOs have the capacity to human rights government processes design, propose and implement programmes Building government and civil Members of Parliament meet society partnership to constituencies on a regular basis promote increased civil A well structured regulatory framework society role in governance is jointly established by relevant parties to ensure transparency and accountability at all levels - 44 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS Energy Goal: Provide a reliable, affordable, secure and sustainable energy supply to meet socio-economic development needs Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of renewable and alternative energy to total energy production Cost of total fuel consumption Number and duration of power supply disruptions Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Implement National Energy Monitoring implementation of NEPF NEPF policy review and updating Implementation and monitoring of NEPF Department of Policy Framework (NEPF) conducted by CIE coordinated by department of undertaken successfully Commerce Industry addressing: NUA status as an autonomous entity environment and Environment and clarified through regulation or policy Nauru Utilities Authority (i) cost effective, secure and A reliable fuel supply contract maintained Fuel bulk procurement agreement secured Cost of total fuel consumption resulting sustainable procurement and Fuel bulk procurement arrangements and and maintained from inter alia efficiency gains decreased Nauru Utilities supply of fuel long term sustainable options developed Fuel storage and distribution infrastructure by 30 percent Authority maintained to meet international safety and Departments of standards Commerce and Finance Total energy supplied from fossil fuel decreased by 50 percent (ii) reliable and efficient energy Electricity power supplied to all users Electricity losses and leakage reduced to No or very little power outages occurring supply and distribution (households and businesses) 24/7 and at less than 10 percent of power production particularly failures caused by equipment affordable cost and distribution through efficiency malfunctioning or technical / human error Power generation capacity sufficient to improvements Nauru Utilities meet domestic demand Authority Power utility and distribution infrastructure maintained to meet international safety standards (iii) Management of demand Electricity power demand reduced by 30 Electricity power demand reductions Individual consumers and businesses more focusing on consumption percent through increased consumption maintained at least 30 percent levels knowledgeable about conserving power Nauru Utilities efficiency and conservation efficiency and conservation measures (e.g. Energy efficiency and conservation and and technology application Authority and as evidenced by prepaid meters renewable energy principles incorporated Departments of installation) into school educational and community Commerce and programs Education - 45 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 (iv) increased use of renewable Use of renewable energy and solar Renewable energy comprised 50 percent Other alternative forms of energy explored energy and other alternative photovoltaic promoted widely and of total energy supply in Nauru and their feasibility examined Nauru Utilities forms of energy implemented Wind power energy piloted in Nauru for Authority and Wind power feasibility study completed wider application Department of and its findings/recommendations Commerce implemented - 46 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Water and Sanitation Goal: Provide a reliable, safe, affordable, secure and sustainable water supply to meet socio-economic development needs Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of population accessing regular and safe drinking water and improved sanitation facility (MDG) Proportion of rain and ground water harvesting to total water production Potable water available to each person on Nauru on a daily basis Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Develop a national water A national water resource management Regular supply of water available to all Universal access to reliable, safe and resource management policy policy developed and implemented households and businesses affordable supply of water to guide the sustainable use Assessment of groundwater resources Water use and sanitation guidelines Rain and ground water harvesting Department of and management of water completed developed and implemented comprised 50 percent of total water Environment resources in Nauru Assessment of water demand during Assessment of recycled water completed production and Nauru Utilities drought periods completed Long-term sustainable options developed Program initiatives designed and Authority General public and communities to ensure water is available during drought implemented for recycled water knowledgeable about water management periods Improved water supply available during and conservation measures drought periods Improve water storage Improvements to water catchments and Water catchment and storage capacity Rainwater harvesting production increased capacity and infrastructure infrastructure revamped and maintained expanded by 50 percent Nauru Utilities (e.g. installation of guttering and Water losses and leakage reduced Authority downpipes and renovation of existing water tanks) Ensure optimal use of Guidelines for optimal use of groundwater Improvements made to groundwater Improved quality of groundwater supply groundwater resources resources developed harvesting infrastructure Department of Environment and NUA Provide cost-effective Enhance efficiency of reverse osmosis Cost-effective sustainable options for Dependence on water supplied through measures for water supplied production through improvements to addressing water supplied through reverse reverse osmosis process maintained at through reverse osmosis desalination plant and equipment osmosis implemented cost-effective and sustainable levels Department of Environment and NUA - 47 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Waste and Sewerage Goal: Effective management of waste and pollution that minimizes negative impacts on public health and environment Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of waste effectively and sustainably managed Number of national and sector policies, plans and programs in which waste and pollution issues have been integrated Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthen the waste and National solid waste management strategy National implementation plan (NIP) Pollution and waste management efforts Department of sewerage sector by enhancing finalized and implemented developed (Stockholm Convention) and become sustainable Environment and the capacity to manage solid Hazardous waste management strategy implemented Nauru Rehab and hazardous waste and developed (Waigani Convention) Corporation sewerage Develop marine pollution Marine Pollution Prevention legislation Regulations for sustainable financing for management strategies (MPPA) drawing upon the regional model marine pollution management activities developed developed and implemented Departments of A National Marine Pollution Advisory Environment, Ports Council to implement the MPPA Authority & NFMRA established National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan (NATPLAN) developed - 48 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Transport Goal: Improve transport infrastructure and provide reliable and affordable public transport service Key Performance Indicators: Public transport vehicles per capita Value of Public expenditure on roads Frequency of international air and sea links Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Contract out road Contract awarded and works carried out. Road works and regular maintenance Well maintained road network throughout maintenance comprising: Contract performance reports prepared. carried out Nauru cleaning of blocked drainage; rehabilitation of road side Chief Secretary protection; resealing of damaged roads; maintenance and rehabilitation of street lights Establish private sector Private sector provides public transport Private sector provides regular, reliable, mechanism to provide regular, low cost public road transport service reliable, low cost public road Transport transport Maintain Government vehicles Government vehicles maintained in Government vehicles in good running accordance with specified maintenance condition schedule Transport Provision of increased number of school buses for growing student population Refurbish and develop port Procurement of barges, raft, mooring Wharf and port infrastructure completed Efficient transport infrastructure infrastructure for vessel certification and repairs. and effective vessel and cargo handling operating. handling operations established Construction of an interim Ports building Ports Long term wharf and port infrastructure plan approved Develop regular sea freight Affordable, reliable shipping service Reliable and regular sea freight service Efficient, regular and sustainable sea service negotiated and available through Sub available freight service. regional Shipping arrangements Transport - 49 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Maintain safe, reliable and Increased frequency of air services economically sustainable air available service s Airport safety and security standards meet Airport security standards maintained Civil Aviation minimum international requirements Refurbished civil aviation infrastructure Runway resurfaced. - 50 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Communications and media Goal: Provide universal and reliable access to internationally competitive communication services and an independent and commercially viable media Key Performance Indicators: Cellular subscribers per 100 population (MDG) Internet users per 100 population (MDG) Proportion of local content on TV Copies of local newspapers sold in a week Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Develop an ICT sector that Ability to map Nauru‟s ICT progress Nauru measures performance against ITU Phone and Internet access available to all delivers a range of services to against ITU ICT Development Index ICT Development Index (IDI) indicators, households subscribers at reasonable cost (IDI) indicators, WSIS targets and MDG WSIS targets and MDG goals. National and is responsive to changes in goals. internet gateway is capable of meeting ICT technology and consumer Strategy developed for Internet access for subscriber demand. Broadband expectations all households infrastructure capable of reliably providing an Internet connection at a speed of at least 1024kbps to subscribers Create a competitive market in Open market to new competitors Competitive market the provision of Reduction in prices and efficient telecommunication services telecommunication services Profitable and reliable postal Modern work practices and technology and philatelic services introduced. provided to the public, Increased sales of philatelic products. Nauru Post business and government at International mail delivery standards reasonable cost achieved. Private sector courier companies operating Improve radio and TV and Increased local content on TV introduce a regular newspaper Operational newspaper with more regular output and more pages Home Affairs Inclusive talk-back radio operational and higher professional output on radio - 51 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Increase the independence of Strategy prepared and adopted for more Independent media operating A vibrant democracy in which access to the media and encourage independent media including independent information enhances public participation Home Affairs community owned media community radio in decision-making enterprise - 52 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru CROSS CUTTING SECTORS Public Administration Goal: Strengthen and develop the institutional capacity of the Nauru Public Service Key Performance Indicators: Absenteeism Number of expatriate staff Number of vacancies Appeals against personnel decisions Operational plans aligned to NSDS and budget Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Develop participatory All ministries and departments have Output-based and budget linked An efficient, effective and fiscally corporate(operational) plans operational plans derived from the NSDS operational planning institutionalized in all responsible Public Service for all Ministries and and based on approved annual budget ministries and departments Chief Secretary departments with clear links to allocations annual budgets Improve the efficiency and Develop strategy to improve value for Implement value for money strategy effectiveness of spending on money achieved for government spending Outsource selected non-core government government administration (including development of improved services to private sector and services procurement and contracting capacity Finance within government) Chief Secretary Identify non core functions for which it would be feasible to outsource to the private sector Improve performance of the Review accountability and reporting Move to contract-based employment Public Service. systems and performance of the NPS Performance Management System in operation Reduction in absenteeism Chief Secretary Practice of meritocracy principle in the NPS – promotion, hiring, firing and discipline Public Service disciplinary measures and - 53 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 guidelines are applied consistently at all levels and operates effectively Revised Public Service Act Identify capacity gaps and Study of capacity gaps in the Public All ministries and departments are fully Strong local capacity and significantly design appropriate strategies to Service – personnel, organizational and staffed. reduced reliance on expatriate staff in all build capacity at individual, institutional capacities against the Staffs fully understand the corporate role Departments organizational and institutional workload demanded and expected of and their roles in it. levels them. Policy cycle understood and followed by Chief Secretary Nauru‟s Human Resource Development all public employees (HRD) strategy developed Programs, projects and tasks executed within their deadlines – reduced implementation gaps Localization Policy approved by Cabinet Review the supportive Infrastructural development and capital Capital equipment requirements met and Well equipped Public Service infrastructure in terms of equipment plans established and adequate office materials provided. buildings, cost-effective prioritised for implementation Contract employees provided with housing arrangements for adequate housing. contract employees, capital Well maintained offices of Parliament and Chief Secretary equipments and necessary Parliament and Government offices Regular On-going maintenance Government office materials conducive to maintained and structurally sound. improved performance. Maintain Parliament and Government offices - 54 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Governance Institutions Goal: Strengthen Parliament, Audit, Justice, Law, Order and Border Control Key Performance Indicators: Number of legislations passed Number of Leadership code cases Number of complaints to Ombudsman Backlog of unaudited accounts Number of offences committed by repeat offenders Number of Nauruan lawyers Number of convictions for gender and child based violence Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Strengthen and build capacity Parliamentary Secretariat strengthened Parliamentary Secretariat operating 3rd edition of „Practice and Procedure of for the legislature based on a Parliamentary Committee system effectively the Parliament of Nauru‟ published if modernized Constitution strengthened Parliamentary Committee system necessary (if there have been changes to 2nd edition of „Practice and Procedure of operating effectively including widespread relevant laws or procedures to warrant Parliament the Parliament of Nauru‟ published public awareness of the work of updated edition) (including revised Standing Orders and Committees amended Constitution) Revised Standing Orders and Parliamentary procedures adhered to. Constitutional Review completed and Constitution amended; all necessary Parliament consequential legislation enacted and other implementation work completed Leadership Code Act enacted Leaders complying with Leadership Code; effective monitoring and enforcement Parliament Ombudsman Act enacted and office of Ombudsman operating effectively – Efficient and productive public service; Ombudsman established resolving all cases brought before the decrease in complaints received over Parliament Office. period 2015-2025 Promote community Media outlets provide increased content Increased public understanding of Communities access public information awareness of, and participation on government and parliamentary legislation, reviews through media and call for greater transparency and Parliament in, governance processes processes and activities dissemination in Nauruan language accountability through improved media Increased community involvement in Media Bureau (Radio and TV) reporting decision making - 55 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 An efficient Audit Department Relevant constitutional amendments An independent responsible and providing professional audit commenced; Enactment of amendments accountable Supreme Audit Institution service to Government and to Audit Act and related legislation; (SAI) Auditor General the public service, fulfilling its practical realization of increased Constitutional responsibilities independence and powers of investigation Audit work plan formulated and routine All audit responsibility across Government auditing of government, SOE accounts departments and SOEs met in a timely and other risk are in process way. Backlog of outstanding audit of Backlog of unaudited government and Auditor General government and SOE accounts reduced SOE accounts cleared. Auditor General routinely reporting to Effective Parliamentary scrutiny and Parliament and advising the PAC oversight of the Executive. Audit independence from Executive Effective exercise of increased power and Ministries. independence Departmental functional reorganization: Professional expertise in the Department change of designations etc. and qualified developed Auditor General staff recruited International professional links with INTOSAI and PASAI Effective law and order with Effective legal services to government and Sufficient Human Resources, equipments Collaboration with other departments adequate workforce and the population and infrastructural support secured. increased to mainstream legislative issues Justice responsive system in place into sector policies Appointments of expatriates to Secretary for Trained Local professionals start to take Judiciary Justice, Solicitor General, DPP, Director over from expatriates Locals taking over senior professional Border Control, chief Correctional Officer positions in Government and Judiciary Police/Education advisor and Public Defender positions Gaps in the judicial system addressed Re-structured justice system operational Community complying with law and order with adequate funding Legal administrative maintained Recording and documentation system in support and filing system in place and Retention of Nauruan lawyers addressed place and operational with adequate support implemented. Judiciary/Justice staff Highly skilled innovative support staff Case backlog significantly reduced - 56 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Border control improved through the reform and harmonization of Custom and Justice/Border Control Tariffs laws Population sensitized about legal processes, Community aware and appreciate the Efficient and effective law, order and laws including gender based violence, child objectives of laws and governments justice system abuse, domestic violence, traditional legislative and policy making processes knowledge and intellectual property uses Judiciary and incentives to create and innovate. Conviction of perpetrators increased Police NGOs Support services and counseling available for victims of violence, including children Correctional facilities focus on Juvenile and Women Correctional facility reduction in offenses by repeat offenders rehabilitation and reintegration of completed offenders Correctional facilities consistent with Juvenile detention centre built regional standards Appointment of technical assistance to build capacity of correctional officers Juvenile and Women Correctional centre Justice guidelines and standing orders implemented Local Chief Correctional Officer appointed and correctional officers Correction, Rehabilitation and reintegration adequately trained programs implemented Organisational review of the Police Police capacity strengthened Forensic personnel in place including succession planning undertaken Police workforce, including female officers, Police Nauruan Commissioner of Police in place increased Succession planning operational Juvenile holding centre in the new police Information Management System in place Focus on youth, juveniles and sports in station and operational to capture the history of partnership with communities and NGOs Justice Correct protocols for juvenile offenders in offenders for counseling and rehabilitation place NGOs/Communities Partnership with communities and NGOs strengthened - 57 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Land Goal: A transparent and fair land management system that supports social, economic & private sector development Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of new lease titles to total titles per year Proportion of new land rental revenue to total land rental revenue per year Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Review of land tenure system Land Review Commission established Review recommendations implemented Ministry of Home & land legislation to be more Review and consultations conducted and adoption of a revised land tenure Affairs/Land & Surveys investor friendly and market system and legislation that is more MCIE/DPPD driven investor friendly and market driven Conduct land boundaries Land boundaries survey and report survey on phosphate land & published Ministry of Home coconut land to determine Stock of unutilized land determined Affairs/Lands & Survey availability of unutilised land MCIE/DPPD Development of landuse plan Review of current landuse plan and zoning Revised landuse and zoning schemes and appropriate zoning schemes conducted established Ministry of Home schemes with relevant Development of a computerized Land Community consultations on revised Affairs/Lands & Survey requirements such as Management Information Systems using landuse and zoning schemes conducted MCIE/DPPD Environmental Impact MapInfo and GIS. Assessment (EIA) Enhance capacity to address National Action Plan endorsed by Successful implementation and Enhanced capacity to address land land degradation and improve Government and implemented, which mainstreaming of National Action Plan in degradation by strengthening ecosystem stability and includes: rehabilitating mined areas, Sustainable Land Management. enabling legislations, mainstreaming integrity. improving soil management and fertility, sustainable land management and food security, water resources complementing effective land Ministry of Home management strengthening, early warning rehabilitation. Affairs/Lands & Survey systems, land use planning, terrestrial MCIE/DPPD conservation and alternative livelihoods opportunities. The development of the NAP is linked to the development of Nauru‟s Integrated Financing Strategy (IFS). - 58 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Environment Goal: Sustainable use and management of the environment and natural resources for present and future generations Key Performance Indicators: Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected (MDG) Proportion of species threatened with extinction (MDG) Number of national and sector policies, plans and programs in which environmental issues have been integrated Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 Establish a regulatory Nauru‟s state of the environment, current National state of the environment review Environment and natural resources framework for the sustainable trends and priorities reviewed including completed and report published sustainably managed and relevant use and management of the the rehabilitation of affected and most National environment legislation enacted regulations effectively enforced Department of environment and natural vulnerable district areas and implemented Environment resources Draft national environment legislation reviewed and updated Environmental issues National Environment Management National and sector policies reviewed and Individual, institutional and community integrated into national and Strategy updated and implemented strengthened by incorporating impacts and capacities at the national and community sector policies, plans and Strategic environmental planning and responses to environmental concerns levels for environmental assessment, programs incorporating the assessment formed an integral aspect of Guidelines and planning approaches planning and management substantially principles of sustainable policy-making developed to enable environmental issues strengthened Department of development Establish and strengthen coordination to be integrated into national planning Environment frameworks and management Coordination mechanisms such as the arrangements to enable integration of coordination policy committees for water, sustainable development into decision- energy and climate change, and waste making processes. effective and functional Strengthen national A national policy framework for integrated Community and public awareness of Major obligations of Nauru to regional environment monitoring and MEA & SOE monitoring, assessment and environmental issues, impacts and and international conventions and Department of reporting against national, reporting established and implemented approaches to addressing them frameworks met, monitored and reported Environment regional and international substantially improved commitments and conventions Develop locally-tailored National Adaptation Program of Action National Adaptation Program of Action Practical and relevant climate change approaches and initiatives to (NAPA) developed (NAPA) completed, approved and adaptation measures and initiatives mitigate the causes of climate Launch start of the Second National implementation started implemented and sustained Department of change and adapt to its Communication (SNC) report project Second National Communication (SNC) Nauru compliant with relevant Environment impacts Disaster risk management and climate report completed, endorsed, submitted to international conventions and regional change adaptation responses strengthened UNFCCC and mainstreamed into national policy frameworks such as UNFCCC, Community and public awareness on development strategies and priorities SNC, NAPA, PIFACC - 59 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Strategies Short-term Milestones Medium-term Milestones Long-term Milestones Responsibility 2012 2015 2025 climate change conducted Enhance resilience to climate Strengthen resilience of water sector to Continued strengthening resilience of Water sector resilient to impacts of change impacts drought through improvements to water sector to drought through drought resulting from global warming Department of rainwater harvesting infrastructure improvements to rainwater harvesting and climate change by at least 30 percent Environment (PACC) infrastructure (PACC) Enhance development and National Biodiversity Strategic and Action Guidelines on conservation and Marine and terrestrial ecosystems management of biodiversity Plan approved and implemented ecosystem-based management approaches, conservation increased by 30 percent and ecosystem services to Public and community awareness best practices and planning tools Greater awareness of community to provide sustainable livelihoods programs on conservation approaches and developed and widely promoted importance of biodiversity conservation while maintaining the planning tools conducted including Biodiversity conservation mainstreamed and usage of various approaches and Department of biodiversity and ecosystems rehabilitation of affected and vulnerable into national policies, plans and programs planning tools Environment district areas Nauru compliant with relevant international conventions and regional policy frameworks such as UNCBD, Pacific Action Strategy for Nature Conservation - 60 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Statistics – Budget Data 62 Attachment B: Statistics – Economic & Social Data 64 Attachment C: Millennium Development Goals 70 Attachment D: Sector Statements 77 Attachment E: Donor Assistance 87 - 61 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru A: STATISTICS – BUDGET DATA 2009-10 Budget: Aggregates The 2009-10 Budget estimated that revenues and expenditure were roughly balanced generating a small surplus of $50,000 (main fiscal aggregates are below in Table 1). However, despite the fact that the 2009-10 Budget was prepared in June 2009, like most other countries Nauru has been significantly affected by the Global Financial Crisis and the estimates for 2009-10 as well as 2010-11 look tenuous. Importantly, the impact of the GFC will be most severe on two of Nauru‟s major revenue sources: phosphate dividends & royalties and customs duties, and may also result in a need for further unbudgeted outlays to assist some of its State Owned Enterprises remain afloat. Unlike many other economies around the world, Nauru is not in a position to fund a stimulus package or run a deficit to maintain its levels of government spending. Nauru‟s budget must be fully financed through real cash revenues and as such the GFC will have significant impacts on the economy. Table 1: Budget Aggregates („000) Revised Budget Forward Year Projections Budget 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Domestic Revenue 29,024 27,137 25,925 25,925 25,925 Domestic Expenses -33,519 -28,705 -26,977 -26,977 -26,977 Base Budget Balance -4,496 -1,568 -1,052 -1,052 -1,052 Donor Revenue 27,161 30,662 30,616 30,616 30,616 Donor Expenses -22,450 -29,045 -28,999 -28,999 -28,999 Net Budget Position 215 50 565 565 565 2009-10 Budget: Composition of Revenue and Expenditure Total Revenue 2009-10 - 62 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Total Expenditure 2009-10 Historical Budget Aggregates Budget aggregates since the 2005 NSDS are presented in the following table. Table 2: Historical Budget Aggregates ($m) 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09(1) 2009-10(1) Revenue 11.4 24.4 24.2 30.6 56.2 57.8  of which: grants(3) na na 11.8 17.0 27.2 30.7  of which: domestic na na 12.4 13.6 29.0 27.1 Expenditure 9.8 21.6 22.9 27.0 56.0 57.75  of which: salaries 4.3 5.3 5.2 7.1 8.4 8.9 Surplus 1.6 2.8 1.3 3.5 0.2 0.0 Total debt(2) na na 869.4 869.4 869.4 869.4

1. Data for 2008-09 and 2009-10 are estimates from the budget documents. 2008-09 data are the revised budget estimates.

2. Includes debt owed overseas, debts within Nauru to individuals and other organisations outside the Government, and inter-entity debts owed between entities within the public sector in Nauru. This estimate is for 2006-2007 year. Since 2006-2007 the Government of Nauru implemented a debt management strategy that has included seeking forgiveness of, or discounts on, amounts owed to creditors, staged repayments of debts owed to creditor who accepted a write down of the amount owed and seeking arbitration on some contested debt. As the validity of some debt is in question it is not possible to accurately update the estimate of current debt.

3. Prior to 2006-07 the Nauru budget did not present information on donor assistance. - 63 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru B: STATISTICS – ECONOMIC & SOCIAL DATA MAIN ECONOMIC & SOCIAL INDICATORS Since the 2005 NSDS the Nauru Bureau of Statistics has made major inroads in producing economic and social statistics including Consumer Price Index (CPI), household income and expenditure, trade statistics and demographic and health statistics. Consumer Price Index (CPI) During 2008-09, the Nauru Bureau of Statistics published the first CPI series for Nauru. This publication indicates that the inflation in Nauru is low, at 1.67 percent for 2009. The Bureau is also forecasting an annual inflation rate, starting from the base period of August 2008, of 3.5 per cent, with recent months showing fewer fluctuations. Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) Nauru has recently prepared some preliminary results from its first HIES for 2006. Income As can be seen from Table 1, wages and salaries dominates household income, (over $10 million or $6,565 per capita) representing almost 70 per cent of total income. This can be attributed to the high reliance on wages and salary type employment, especially in the government sector. Table 1: Annual household income by income sources – 2006 ($) Income Source Total Income Average Income Wages & Salaries 10,097,000 6,565 Gifts Received 908,000 590 Other Income 856,000 557 Imputed Rent 800,000 520 Home Produce – Consume 732,000 476 Home Produce – Gifts Given 322,000 209 Benefits 249,000 162 Previous Jobs 217,000 141 Seafood 208,000 135 Other Business 112,000 73 Homemade Produce 100,000 65 Handicraft 31,000 20 Fruit & Vegetable 25,000 16 Livestock 25,000 16 Services 14,000 9 Total Income 14,696,000 9,555 Main Economic Activity Table 2 shows the total population aged 15 years and over by main economic activity. More than half of the male population and a third of the female population were engaged in paid work in either the government sector, in private business or self-employment. More than a quarter of both males and females were currently not working, but were available to work if a job was available (unemployed seeking work). A quarter of the women and ten percent of the men were - 64 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru not working because they were either doing home duties, studying, retired, sick or disabled, or not interested in looking for work. Very few persons (less than 0.5 per cent) indicated that their main activity was working for subsistence or unpaid work. Table 2: Population aged 15 and over by Main Economic Activity – 2006 Main Economic Total Population Activity Male Female Total Paid Work 1,663 1,108 2,771 Unpaid Work 146 174 320 Unemployed 844 862 1,706 Not Working 311 813 1,124 Subsistence 13 12 25 Not stated 179 256 435 Total 3,156 3,225 6,381 Expenditure Table 3 presents expenditure data and shows that spending on cereal products is the single largest household expenditure category with annual expenditure with $1,910,168 per year (representing almost 18 per cent of total household expenditure). This reflects the dominance of rice, noodles and bread in the Nauruan diet. This table also illustrates the relatively low amounts spent on such items as fruit and vegetables, health and education. Table 3: Household expenditure by category – 2006 ($) Total Annual Average Annual Expenditure Sub-groups Expenditure Expenditure Cereal Products 1,910,168 1,242 Meat & Poultry 1,305,553 849 Seafood 965,401 628 Gifts Given 944,237 614 Transportation 813,714 529 Imputed Rent 800,214 520 Miscellaneous Foods 575,594 374 Dairy Products 317,706 207 Miscellaneous Expenses 307,104 200 Tobacco 284,549 185 Household Maintenance 282,758 184 Household Appliances 281,892 183 Household Supplies 272,275 177 Gifts Received (non-cash) 246,261 160 Meals away from home 223,103 145 Recreation 206,683 134 Fruit & Vegetables 193,517 126 Clothing 180,988 118 Household Bills 115,834 75 Alcoholic Beverages 89,664 58 Non-alcoholic beverages 87,357 57 - 65 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Personal products 79,355 52 Education 66,722 43 Health 59,552 39 Household Furniture 46,323 30 Rent 20,139 13 Footwear 12,423 8 Communication 10,829 7 Total 10,699,914 6,957 Distribution of Expenditure Table 4 presents per capita expenditure by income quintile and shows that although households within the top quintile spend on average three times as much than those in the bottom quintile, when observing the per capita weekly expenditures by income quintile, the ratio of expenditure is just above one. This is largely due to the household size of the upper quintiles are significantly higher than the household size of the lower quintiles. Table 4: Annual expenditure per capita by income quintile – 2006 Income Quintile Population Annual Weekly Expenditure Expenditure ($) (per capita) ($) Quintile 1 1,446 1,325,819 18 Quintile 2 1,718 1,616,051 18 Quintile 3 1,989 1,954,533 19 Quintile 4 2,166 2,239,169 20 Quintile 5 2,649 3,564,341 26 Trade Statistics While the Bureau of Statistics is still working on developing comprehensive trade data, Chart 1 below indicates that the trade balance with Australia (Nauru‟s main trading partner) has improved considerably with annual trade deficits hovering around $10 million between 2002 and 2006 to a small surplus of $2.8 million in 2007. This large turnaround has been due to a very large increase in exports more than offsetting an increase in imports. Exports (of phosphate) were at negligible levels in 2004 and 2005, but increased rapidly in 2007 to $21 million. This chart also indicates that there has been strong growth in imports from Australia since 2005, where imports have doubled from $9.2 million in 2005 to $18.3 million in 2007. This suggests that there has been a rebound in the Nauru economy which seems to have bottomed-out in 2005. However, looking forward the recent Global Economic Crisis is likely to have a large impact on the balance of trade with the drying up of export markets and reduction in export prices. - 66 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru Chart 1: Nauru‟s Trade Balance with Australia („000) Demographic and Health Survey In 2007 Nauru released its first Demographic Health Survey which provides detailed information on fertility, family planning, infant and child mortality, maternal and child health, nutrition, and knowledge of HIV and AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Fertility – Nauru‟s total fertility rate is 3.4 births per woman; childrearing starts early and is nearly universal; birth intervals are generally short (median interval is 28.5 months).  Family Planning – Knowledge of family planning is high: 93 per cent of women and 99 per cent of men aged 15-49 have heard of at least one method of contraception; and 64 per cent of married women have used a family planning method at least once.  Maternal Health – 95 per cent of women who had a live birth within the five years preceding the survey received antenatal care from a skilled health professional; over nine in ten births occurred in a health facility and over 97 per cent of births were delivered with the assistance of a trained health professional.  Child Health – 86 per cent of children aged 18-29 months were fully vaccinated at the time of the survey; the occurrence of diarrhoea in children varied by age but 70 per cent of children with diarrhoea were treated with some kind of oral rehydration therapy.  Fosterhood & Orphanhood – About 65 per cent of children aged 18 years or less live with both parents, while 11 per cent live with only a mother and 13 per cent live with neither parent.  Breastfeeding and nutrition – 95 per cent of children born in the five year period preceding the survey were breastfed at some time. Children aged between 6 and 23 months consumed grains more often than any other food group. The staple diet of young Nauruan mothers was made from grains (96 per cent) and those from the meat, fish and poultry group (97 per cent). 80 per cent of women aged 15-49 were overweight or obese (77 per cent for men).  HIV, AIDS and STIs – 83 per cent of men (73 per cent of women) have knowledge about HIV/AIDS. However, more detailed knowledge (e.g. mother-child transmission via breastfeeding) is less common. - 67 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru  Mortality – The neonatal mortality rate is 27 deaths per 1,000 births. Post neonatal mortality (children born alive but who die before the age of 5 years) is 11 deaths per 1000 live births. Total infant mortality is 38 deaths per 1000 births. POPULATION PROJECTIONS (NAURUANS) Projection Scenarios and Assumptions P1 – Constant fertility; increase life expectancy, zero net migration. P2 – Fertility decline, life expectancy increase, zero net migration. P3 – Fertility decline, life expectancy increase, -100/year emigration. Scenario Average births per Life expectancy Net Migration Population 2022(1) woman 2002 --- 2022 P1 Constant at 2.89 Males 49 --- 55 0 12,287 Females 57 --- 66 P2 Decline to 2.0 by 2025 Males 49 --- 55 0 11,546 Females 57 --- 66 P3 Decline to 2.0 by 2025 Males 49 --- 55 -100/year 9,978 Females 57 --- 66 1. 2006 population: 9,086. Projections: Age structure 0 – 14 years 15 – 64 years 65 years and over 2006 3,371 5,599 114 Projected to 2025 P1 3,721 8,029 536 P2 3,002 8,008 536 P3 2,689 7,016 272 Projections: School age population Primary: 6-12 yrs Lower: 13-16yrs Upper: 17-18yrs 2006 1,543 846 415 Projected to 2025 P1 1,681 871 396 P2 1,421 819 392 P3 1,271 733 351 Projections: Potential labour force and jobs required (ages 16-64) Potential labour force Jobs required Males Females Males(1) Females(1) 2006 2,679 2,652 2,277 1,909 Projected to 2025 P1 3,755 3,759 3,192 2,706 P2 3,874 3,932 3,293 2,831 P3 3,398 3,436 2,888 2,474

1. Male participation rate (85 per cent); female participation rate (72 per cent). Note: All figures rounded, adapted from Chris McMurray. - 68 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Republic of Nauru INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS Nauru Kiribati Tuvalu Niue Land size 21 sq km 726 sq km 26 sq km 259 sq km EEZ 320,000 sq km 3.6 million sq km 757,000 sq km 390,000 sq km Number of islands 1 33 9 1 Population 9,100 98,000 9,760 1,625 Population Density 433 per sq km 135 per sq km 375 per sq km 6.3 per sq km Population Growth Rate 0.6 per cent 2.0 per cent 0.5 per cent (1.8 per cent) GDP per capita (AUD) 2,765 1,629 3,170 5,835 Real Growth of GDP per capita na 1.8 per cent 3.0 per cent -0.3 per cent Major industries Mining, Fishing Agriculture, Copra, Fishing Maritime Employment, Agriculture, Tele-codes, Licences Licences, Tourism, Trust Remittances, Domain Tourism Fund Interest Name, Fishing Licences, Trust Fund Interest Budget deficit (% of GDP) surplus -37.9 -7.2 Total Debt (USD million) 755.8 10.1 5.0 Unemployment rate 27 per cent 6.1 per cent na 21 per cent Government Employment (as % of 42 per cent 68.3 per cent 55.6 per cent 53 per cent total formal sector employment) Proportion of Labour Force in 0.4 per cent 70 per cent 53 per cent na Subsistence Energy Consumption (million kw/hrs) 32 19.7 4.2 na Adult Literacy Rate 95 per cent 92 per cent 98 per cent na School Attendance Ratio Primary – 88.1 per na na na cent Secondary – 60.2 per cent Life Expectancy 49 (m) / 57 (f) 62.8 70 70 Source: Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific, 2009, Asian Development Bank and Nauru Bureau of Statistics. Note. Much of this data could not be updated from the 2005 NSDS. - 69 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) C: MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Target 1: Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than $1 a day While there are no time series data of incomes in Nauru, it is very unlikely that many Nauruans (if any) would have incomes of less than $1 per day. According to Nauru‟s Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES), in 2006 the average level of income in Nauru from all sources was $9,555 per annum (over $26 per day). In addition the HIES reported that in 2006 expenditure by the lowest quintile was almost $83 per week ($11.80 per day). Whilst this does not take into account dis-saving, it is considered a reasonable proxy indicator of income. Also the 2006 HIES indicates that only 43 per cent of the population aged 15 and over are in paid work (53 per cent for males; 34 per cent for females). In addition, there is some anecdotal evidence that incomes have risen in Nauru. Since 2005 public service salaries have increased substantially from the $140 per fortnight which was paid at that time. In addition, the resumption of paying 100 per cent of landowner rentals as well as phosphate royalties combined with Nauru‟s close system of extended family where income is transferred amongst family members, means that incomes are substantially higher than they used to be. However, more detailed data on the distribution of this expenditure and income across income groups would be required to be able to fully assess this target. Target 2: Halve, between 1990 and 2015 proportion of people who suffer from hunger Nauru does not have statistics on the proportion of the population who suffer from hunger. However, as incomes have increased in Nauru since 2005 so has the prevalence of subsistence agriculture and fishing (albeit from a very low base and remains at low absolute levels) then this is likely to have reduced the degree of hunger. While hunger may not be an issue, there is a high degree of obesity among both children and adults as well as malnutrition among children. This indicates that while there may not be a shortage of food, people are not eating a nutritious diet. Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education Target 3: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling Nauru can potentially achieve this goal. All students, boys and girls, have free access to Primary schooling, including free text books, free transport and free schooling. However, as the attendance rate is 65 per cent, this goal is not achieved in practice. School - 70 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) enrolment in 2002 was 92 per cent and has gone down to between 67-70 per cent in 2007-2008. A survey and workshops on attendance have provided many possible explanations for poor attendance. These include: school education is not valued, teachers do not teach, bullying, transport, required at home to care for siblings, cannot catch up with the work after being truant for so long, embarrassed because no uniform or no lunch, no toilet paper, authoritarian teacher, no discipline at home (student decides if they will go to school or not), required to gather food for household and irrelevant curriculum. Nauru has acknowledged these issues and the approach has been to make school attractive rather than force students to attend. The curriculum is relevant through rich tasks, there is a behaviour management policy to curb bullying, schools have been refurbished, teachers have been trained, hunger is being addressed through a “healthy breakfast scheme” provided three times a week, text books and desks have been provided. The challenge is to increase both enrolment and retention of students in school until completion. Access to secondary (and TVET) education will be improved with the construction of the Nauru Secondary School in 2009. Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women Target 4: Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005 and to all levels of education no later than 2015 This MDG has been achieved. There is no gender disparity in primary or secondary education as in 2009 the ratio of boys: girls are 51:49 in primary and 52:48 in secondary. However, the concern is the relatively low representation of boys who are awarded scholarships or complete secondary. Less than 35 per cent of Year 8 secondary scholarships in the past three years have gone to boys. The 2006 HIES indicates that only 34 per cent of females aged 15 and over are in paid work. In addition, there are no women in Parliament and few women heading Government departments or State Owned Enterprises. There is also a high incidence of gender based violence, including against children, and this reflects gender inequality. Goal 4: Reduce child mortality Target 5: Reduced by two thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rate The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) from the last official census in Nauru (2002) was 44.1 per 1,000 live births. Based on WHO data (see table below) this represents a reduction in the IMR of 43 per cent between 2002 and 2006. The 2007 DHS indicates an IMR of 38 per - 71 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) 1,000 live births (provisional data), which is high and occurs during the first weeks/months. The local statistics in the table below are unofficial data kept by the Maternity Unit staff at the RON Hospital. These data include stillbirths and IUD deaths and therefore are not consistent with the above census or WHO data. However, these „unofficial‟ statistics indicate that the IMR has declined by 53 per cent from 2002 to 2008. Table: Mortality Rates Deaths of children Total per 1,000 live births Under 1 year 1 year to 5 years Under 5 years Nauru (WHO) 2006 25 5 30 Nauru (local statistics) 2008 20.7 4.2 24.9 Source: http://apps.who.int/whosis/database/menu.cfm?path=whosis,regions Nauru‟s Public Health services conduct an extended program for immunization, which has been strengthened since 2007 by having immunization clinics and a community outreach program for immunization aimed at (amongst other things) reducing the mortality rate. In 2007 and 2008 these have achieved 100 per cent coverage for all the vaccines including BCG/ Hepatitis B/ Measles/Rubella/ DPT/ Polio. A new vaccine, Hip B vaccine, is being initiated in 2009. Public Health also operates a regular Well Baby Clinic to assess the developmental and nutritional milestones and to encourage breast feeding. The nutrition of children as well as violence against children needs to be addressed. Goal 5: Improve maternal health Target 6: Reduced by three-quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ratio Nauru does not have accurate statistics on maternal health at this time. It is notoriously difficult to measure maternal mortality across the Pacific partly because of a lack of standard definition of maternal death. However, based on „unofficial‟ data kept by nursing staff at the RON Hospital over the four years 2005-2008 the Maternal Mortality Rate is estimated to be 171/100,000. To reduce this rate Public Health has put in place regular antenatal/ post natal/ family planning clinics. In addition, 97 per cent of births in Nauru are delivered by a health professional and 99 per cent of deliveries take place in health facilities. Women have universal access to reproductive health services provided by the health system but quality is variable/low. Nauru is also acting upon a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) which contains recommendations for improvements. - 72 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) There is also a high rate of teenage pregnancy in Nauru including among girls as young as 13-14 years of age. The 2007 Demographic and Health Survey DHS reports the teenage fertility rate is 69 per cent and the unmet needs for family planning stands at 23.5 per cent. Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, TB and other diseases Target 7: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS At this time there have been no HIV/AIDS patients in Nauru and the Government has introduced a number of HIV/AIDS initiatives dealing with prevention.  Awareness/education programs including IEC materials for HIV/AIDS.  Mass media campaigns for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS/STI.  STI screening, surveillance and treatment programs.  Global funds to fight against HIV/AIDS have been obtained and have initiated a number of planned strategic activities. As a consequence of testing being voluntary, there is not a high level of screening. The high incidence of STIs, reportedly as high as 30 per cent among the population, potentially increases vulnerability to HIV infection. Target 8: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases TB prevalence has been reduced from 328/100,000 in 1990 to 134/100,000 in 2006. Public Health Services are implementing TB follow up through the DOTS program and only two TB patients were found in 2009 from a population of 10,000. In addition, a mass media campaign for prevention and control of TB has also been initiated. Support from the global fund to fight TB and HIV has been obtained and Public Health has initiated the planned strategic activities as per an agreed work plan. Endocrine and metabolic disorders remain the top 2 causes of admission to hospital, indicating that NCDs remain the main health problem in Nauru. Diabetes is a major problem in Nauru with women suffering from the highest rate in the world (30 per cent). The rate of diabetes for the 15-64 age group is 16.2 per cent, while for the 55-64 age group this rises to 52.8 per cent for women and 37.4 per cent for men. These data are only by blood glucose level test, and no survey has been done for Impaired Glucose Tolerance Test. Obesity particularly among women and youth is a major problem in Nauru and contributes to the high rate of diabetes. Activities according to the NCD plan have been initiated by targeting four risk factors: physical activity, nutrition, and alcohol and tobacco control. Malaria is not considered to be a problem in Nauru. - 73 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Target 9: Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources There are no data in Nauru on land area under forest, CO2 emissions or consumption of ozone-depleting substances. Nauru has commenced rehabilitating mined-out phosphate lands and within the next 24 months, about 10 ha of land will be rehabilitated. A draft Environment Management Bill has been prepared, but requires further work before being presented to Parliament. In addition, environmental issues are not included in planning by sector ministries. A marine reserve has also not been established, and a reef conservation strategy has not been developed. Sustainable management of natural resources, covering fisheries, environment, energy including renewable energy, marine and coastal areas, agriculture and land issues needs strengthening. Target 10: Halve by 2015 the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water Water supply has improved in Nauru with R/O units now operational, with a combined capacity of 360kl of water daily. This equates to 32 litres per person per day, This supply is supplemented by rainwater harvesting through the installation of new rainwater tanks and delivery of water has been improved though the deployment of new delivery trucks. According to the 2007 DHS, access to water stands at 90 per cent, with no disparity between urban and rural areas. Ongoing efforts are made to increase current supply and delivery capacity to ensure that access to water improves. Water quality standards have not been established and efforts will be made to develop guidelines for such standards. Target 11: Have achieved by 2020 a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers The supply of housing has increased in Nauru with the repatriation of the Kiribati and Tuvaluan communities in 2006, and the provision of some utilities has improved (such as power, water and sewage removal). However, living conditions remain poor with many houses in very poor condition and multiple family units still live in single households. Housing and building regulations exist but are not implemented. The land tenure system prevents planned land use and encourages random building by landowners. - 74 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development Target 12: Develop further an open, rules based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system (includes a commitment to good governance, development, and poverty reduction, both nationally and internationally) Nauru has legislated significant reforms to the financial and legal systems to make them robust (able to deal with international money laundering, financing of terrorism and proceeds of crime). The Government is also working on developing transparent trading regulations/legislation including new corporate governance arrangements for its State Owned Enterprises. Target 13: Address the special needs of the least developed countries (includes tariff - and quota-free access for exports, enhanced program of debt relief for and cancellation of official bilateral debt, and more generous official development assistance for countries committed to poverty reduction) Nauru does not have policies which provide preferential treatment for least developed countries or any other country. It imposes a broad-based customs duty on all imports (with higher rates on some goods such as tobacco, alcohol and petroleum products reflecting social objectives). Nauru does not impose import quotas. Target 14: Address the special needs of land locked countries and small island developing states (through the Program of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States and 22nd General Assembly provisions) With a population of around 10,000 Nauru has first-hand experience of the challenges and special needs of small island developing states. These revolve around a significant lack of capacity to implement reforms and meet the various onerous international requirements of nationhood, as well as the substantial fiscal cost of maintaining basic services to the community. Target 15: Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term In 2007 the Government estimated the total debt for the Republic at AUD$869.4 million and prepared a comprehensive debt management strategy. This strategy consisted of a combination of debts write-down, extending repayment schedules, refinancing and debt swaps and netting. - 75 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Target 16: In cooperation with developing countries, develop and implement strategies for decent and productive work for youth Nauru has developed a draft Youth Policy with five key policy objectives. These are Skills Development, Employment and Income generation, Social Development, Supportive Environment and Cross Cutting Initiatives. The Policy examines a more effective way of delivering the policy objectives through reorganisation of the Youth Affairs Department, and strengthening of the role of the Youth Council. The draft policy implements a whole of government approach to youth issues by placing the responsibility for youth issues with various departments rather than a single Youth Affairs Department. Addressing youth issues is a key development agenda for the government given that 50 per cent of the population is under 30 years of age. The facilities of the new Learning Village and development of the TVET program through partnerships of Education with Australia Pacific Technical College will also provide greater opportunities for Nauru‟s youth to gain employable skills. Target 17: In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries To strengthen the pharmaceutical sector capacity, Nauru now participates in the EC/ACP/WHO collaborative partnership program which assists Pacific Island Countries to improve accessibility, affordability, quality and use of essential medicines. Some 80 per cent of Nauru‟s pharmaceuticals now come from this source, known as IDA. Through the use of IDA the cost of pharmaceuticals to Nauru has reduced considerably. Early in 2009 Nauru ordered 9 months anticipated requirements of pharmaceuticals to ensure it has stock on hand. However, with unpredictable shipping schedules maintaining supplies remains a constant concern. Target 18: In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communication technologies A private sector company, in a joint venture with the Government, has recently introduced Island-wide mobile coverage as well as wireless internet services into Nauru. There are plans to phase out telephone land lines. - 76 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) D: SECTOR STATEMENTS This Part presents a brief summary of Nauru‟s main achievements towards the milestones in the NSDS in the economic, social and infrastructure sectors. It also highlights areas which have not been fully achieved, and identifies the reasons for this. ECONOMIC SECTORS Commerce & Industry The reestablishment of a viable phosphate mining industry in Nauru has been partially achieved. The previous Nauru Phosphate Corporation (NPC) has been restructured into a new company, RONPHOS, with a new management team and reduction in staffing levels. Significant funds have also been spent on repairing and maintaining the mining equipment and this has resulted in exports of phosphate of around 300,000 tonnes in 2007-08 and 2008-09. Looking ahead prospects for phosphate exports have been significantly affected by the Global Economic Crisis and this is likely to put pressure on RONPHOS. Despite these improvements in the prospects for phosphate mining, the fact that the Nauruan economy is so narrowly based in one industry presents risks. These have been highlighted in the recent Global Economic Crisis where phosphate markets have dried up and prices have fallen. Accordingly, the Government has placed a priority on diversifying the economy into other areas. In particular, it recognises the importance a growing small-business community can play in private sector development. Therefore, with the assistance of the UNDP, Nauru recruited an expert in small business development and microfinance and expects a Small Business Incubator designed to nurture business start-up will be established this year. In addition, the Nauru Private Business Sector Organization (NPBSO) was established in 2008. The Government has also recently approved the establishment of a private sector raw frozen loins processing plant in Nauru and this will be a key to diversifying the economy away from phosphate. In addition, Abwan Noni is one of the few exportable products available on Nauru and the Government was approached by a local entrepreneur to assist in product development and export marketing for a Nauruan-made Noni export. Finally, while there have been some advances in the area of tourism, the development of Nauru‟s tourism industry is still in its infancy. A tourism scoping study is currently underway, but is not yet complete. In terms of the supply of food, Nauru tends to import the majority of foodstuffs with little local production. This also presents risks for Nauru as it exposes the local population to the ebb and flow of international food markets. This risk was highlighted in 2008 when a regional shortage of rice resulted in the imposition of price caps and rationing. Therefore, increasing Nauru‟s self reliance in food production has been a priority and there have also been some successes in terms of agriculture and animal husbandry. Some household gardens have been established and livestock has been distributed to communities. So as to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell their wares, in May 2009 Nauru‟s weekly central market was established and has had between 25 and 42 vendors per week. - 77 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Despite these gains, there are substantial constraints facing the private sector on Nauru such as weak entrepreneurial culture, lack of awareness about business opportunities, absence of advisory and training services, limited access to simple technologies, lack of banking facilities, lack of competitive advantage, mismatch between labour supply and required skills and the lack of start-up capital funding. Land tenure has also been a major obstacle to the establishment of small business (including agriculture) and there has been little reform in this area since 2005. The envisaged review of land tenure has not taken place, and the intractable nature of these issues is one of the major impediments to Nauru‟s development. In particular, many projects have been prevented from getting off the ground, while others which have commenced have had to close because of landowner disputes. Fisheries There have been some advances towards achieving the goals for fisheries established in the NSDS. Revenue from access fees has been maximised. Nauru now licences all the major purse- seine fleets operating in the Western Pacific and the catch per unit area of EEZ is higher in Nauru than in any other Pacific Island country. Nauru also appears to obtain a higher percentage return on the value of the fish caught by foreign boats than any other PNA member. Oceanic Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance capacity has improved with the introduction of the electronic Vessel Monitoring System and the development of a National Plan of Action on IUU fishing. However, no prosecutions for violation of Nauru fisheries laws have been made since 2004. Part of this is because most of the previous violations were by purse-seiners for unlicensed fishing. Nauru now licences all these purse-seiners and they are covered by the regional vessel- monitoring system. However, lack of EEZ surveillance patrol capability continues to make it difficult to detect potential IUU fishing by unlicensed fishing vessels. Due to poor internet connectivity Nauru relies heavily on regional cooperation for the day-to-day management of tuna fisheries, particularly connection to the regional Vessel Monitoring System at FFA and tuna catch databases at SPC, but also communication with fleets and with surveillance officers in other countries. Commercial export fisheries have also not been developed. There was a Pacific-wide downturn in the longline fishing sector since the NSDS was developed, and Nauru was particularly disadvantaged from competing in this sector by airfreight constraints. Like Palau, the only fisheries exports are as informal checked-in baggage. However, a private sector company is currently investigating the feasibility of establishing a tuna loining plant in Nauru. Aquaculture has not developed during the NSDS period, despite several development projects, mainly due to inadequate security of land tenure in potential growing areas for farmed fish. In general, there is inadequate legal basis for aquaculture development and coastal and reef fisheries management in Nauru (the Fisheries Act concentrates on oceanic fisheries management). Community-based coastal fisheries management plans are now in place for one district and two others are work in progress, and a legal basis for firming up community-government co- management and establishing marine protected areas has been drafted. A foundation has been laid for private-sector development of fisheries with the closure of the NFMRA-run Nauru Fisheries Corporation and the setting-up of the Nauru Fishers Association. Also surveys have shown the potential for setting up a high-value low-volume aquarium fish export business. - 78 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) “Adequate fish to supply local demand” is a goal in the NSDS that is difficult to measure, but is being addressed by providing technical and training support for increased Nauruan involvement in canoe and outboard-based near shore fishing (prior to 2005 this was mainly by non- Nauruans), and the maintenance of Fish Aggregation Devices. Environment Progress in rehabilitating the topside of Nauru has been slower than expected due to substantially more material (pinnacles) having to be removed than projected. However, equipment has been purchased and a work plan for the use of the NACHOS funding has been agreed by Nauru and AusAID. Accordingly, the Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation (NRC) has commenced rehabilitating a small (5 ha) portion of land as a demonstration site. This is to be followed by a 13 ha site for a national cemetery site which will take at least 18 months to develop. Apart from rehabilitating topside the 2005 NSDS only contained one goal dealing with the general environment, whose short term milestone was to undertake an environmental review and pass new environmental legislation. A draft of an Environment Management Bill has been prepared, but still requires further work before being presented to Parliament. Despite this, Nauru has pursued a number of other projects consistent with international environmental initiatives and these are reflected in new sector goals, strategies and milestones. In 2008 the Government finalized the National Energy Policy Framework with assistance from SOPAC. Work is also being carried out in developing water governance and finalizing the National Solid Waste Management Strategy which was developed late in 2008. Other environmental issues which have been pursued by Nauru are in the areas of climate change, biodiversity and sustainable land management.  In climate change, Nauru will be preparing its Second National Communication (SYNC) to the Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.  In biodiversity, Nauru will be preparing its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NASAL) and its first and third National Reports to the Fourth Session of the Conference Parties (COP) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).  In sustainable land management (SLM) Nauru has commenced a project aimed at maintaining and improving ecosystem stability, integrity, functions and services while enhancing sustainable livelihoods. This will be done by building Nauru‟s capacity to implement a comprehensive regime for sustainable land management and to ensure that SLM is mainstreamed into all levels of decision-making. By the end of the project, land degradation issues should be fully recognized in National Development Plans and sector Action Plans, such as those for urban development, transport, agriculture and biodiversity. SLM should also be integrated into relevant policy, laws and educational/training programs, using integrated land use planning to underpin such initiatives. - 79 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Finance, Public Administration & Governance Since the NSDS was finalised in 2005, Nauru has made substantial progress in the areas of financial and economic reform as well as public administration and governance. However, key challenges still remain in many areas. In the area of budget reform, the Government has stuck to its fiscal strategy and implemented significant reforms to budget processes and reporting. Budget documents are now clearer and present a full analysis of both domestically funded programs, and donor-funded programs. The Government aims that 2009-10 will be the first year in over a decade that audited national accounts be presented to Parliament. While through the operation of the Aid Management Unit, donor aid into Nauru is being more effectively coordinated, development planning in many areas remains weak and capacities and capabilities need to be developed. The Government is now going the next step in tightening up on expenditure control systems particularly through the introduction of the MYOB accounting system. While the Government has introduced a range of new revenue measures, collection of revenues still needs to be strengthened and capacity in the revenue and customs areas needs to be tackled. Due to Nauru‟s relatively narrow revenue base, in recent times revenues (particularly from the phosphate industry and import duties) have been significantly affected by the global downturn. In addition, there have also been significant improvements in the statistics which are being produced in Nauru and this will assist Nauru in making better, more informed decisions. With the production of CPI data the area of prices monitoring is one example where decisions can be better informed by sound economic data. Apart from the budget sector, Nauru has also made significant inroads in reforming the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) sector. Many inefficient SOEs have been closed, others have been replaced by private sector operators and others have been reformed with clear accountabilities and expectations. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the drain this sector has traditionally had on the budget. Indeed, some dividends are now being paid to the Government. However, again much still needs to be done, particularly in the areas of financial reporting and accountability. In addition, the global downturn is having a large impact on some SOEs which operate in the traded goods and services sectors such as RONPHOS and Our Airline. In terms of the financial sector, reform has also been rapid. After the significant reforms to Nauru‟s financial sector architecture in the areas of money laundering and financing of terrorism which resulted in Nauru being removed from the Financial Action Task Force‟s NCCT, further reforms have been implemented. For instance, the Bank of Nauru has been closed and will be liquidated in 2009-10. Similarly, the Nauru Insurance Corporation and RONFIN have also been closed. The Government is keen to build on its successes in the area of the financial sector and the priorities in the future will be to fully implement the necessary legislative and administrative processes to make these reforms fully effective. These include preparing new financial sector legislation (dealing with banking and insurance) as well as boosting the capacity of the Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) and negotiating Taxation Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs). The long-term financial sustainability of Nauru has also been an important consideration in reforms which have been introduced. Prior to 2005, Nauru accumulated significant debts. These have been catalogued and a repayment strategy has been developed. Looking ahead Nauru has - 80 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) been active in developing alternative trust fund structures which are designed such that the funds of the trust cannot be inappropriately spent. These trust funds, which are designed for the next generation of Nauruans will be finalised in 2009-10. These financial and economic reforms have been accompanied by reforms to public administration and governance. In particular, there have been some reforms boosting the capacity of the public service, legislature, audit, justice and border control. For instance, positive developments in the law and justice areas apart from overseas officials holding central positions have been significant. Reforms of the Border Control Services have been to increase their capacity, improve equipment, and operations to enhance revenue collection. Further improvements to border control will require capital equipment which is expensive. Access to justice will be improved when the recently created position of Public Defender is filled. SOCIAL SECTORS Education The NSDS reports that “The highest rated attribute of the preferred long-term future is an improved education system with a high standard of early education, primary, secondary and vocational curriculum to international standards and an equity-based charging on ability to pay”. In 2005, a two year Strategic Plan, Footpath I, stabilised the education system and built a platform for development. From 2005-2007, the Department of Education trialled a curriculum framework, instituted a skills upgrading program for all teachers, commenced a program of facilities upgrading, provided “starter packs” of school needs for all students, consulted widely to prepare a draft policy manual, established a series of benchmarks of student learning outcomes, and established a CASE unit to monitor the work of the Department. In 2008, a five year Strategic Plan, Footpath II 2008-2013, using the data generated, collected and analysed from Footpath I, was endorsed. The Plan is substantially funded for the first three years and is on track to achieve its five year goals. In 2009, Footpath II has established a Curriculum Framework, including TVET. The Rich Task pedagogy has been embedded in the Curriculum and Teacher Training program. A four year Teacher Upskilling program has been devised and funded for the next two years. A new Secondary School, incorporating significant TVET facilities, is due for completion early in 2010. All schools have been refurbished to a degree where they are now safe learning and working environments. The Department of Education has established firm professional relationships with PRIDE, UNESCO, SPBEA, USP, Divine Word University and others. A Policy Framework to support the work of schools and teachers is currently being formalised and implemented. A Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (which is called CASE) operates. Negotiations are proceeding for the Year 12 and TVET students to be eligible for internationally recognised qualifications. However, much still remains to be done in the NSDS goal of integrating health and nutrition into the schooling process. A CHIPS (Child Health in Primary School) program is being developed to address the issue. There is a vast pool of youth who have need of basic education. - 81 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) From 2000 to 2008, the number of students to gain a Year 12 certificate that qualified them for University was less than 50 out of a cohort of 1,700 potential students. The new Nauru Secondary Facility will provide an opportunity to provide basic education and trade skills to this group who have “slipped through the cracks”. Able Disable also still requires considerable support. As Footpath II recognises, achieving the ultimate goal of having a primary, secondary and vocational curriculum of international standards is a long term endeavour. It will be 2014 before most of Nauru‟s teachers are fully qualified. It will be 2015 before students now entering lower Secondary School (Year 7) will reach Year 12 and receive the full benefits of the improved curriculum and facilities. It will be some time before the schooling is fully valued, as evidenced by full attendance at school. Education and Training continues to be free while the quality and scope of education and training is improving. The low attendance rates of less than 70 per cent indicate that the Department of Education may consider a program to promote the value of its products. Health Nauru has made substantial progress in the priorities of health which are identified in the NSDS. Notwithstanding the difficulties confronted due to lack of resources; appropriate infrastructures and skilled staff, this progress will be ongoing. For 2008-09 and 2009-10 operational plans for health have been developed. The Organisational Reform Report has been implemented. The Director of Medical Services has initiated routine clinical meetings, a mortality review committee, and an overseas referral committee. A Review of Nursing Service has been completed and the Department of Health is now implementing those recommendations with the objective of improving nursing service delivery by developing protocols, introducing succession planning and identifying future leaders. There has been some progress in curative health services to respond effectively to the health needs of the people of Nauru by providing the appropriate range and level of high quality health services and being accountable for the outcome of these services. Nursing Clinical Guidelines and Procedures have been completed, ready for sign-off and implementation late in September 2009. To strengthen the pharmaceutical sector capacity the Essential Drugs List has been reviewed and updated and Nauru now participates in the EC/ACP/WHO collaborative partnership program which assists Pacific Island Countries to improve accessibility, quality and use of essential medicines. Some 80 per cent of Nauru‟s medications now come from this source, known as IDA and this has reduced pharmaceutical costs considerably. Appropriate contracts are in place for a maintenance program for all biomedical equipment including radiology, laboratory and dental equipment, for specialist medical equipment, and for oxygen plant, R/O Unit and Genset. One new ambulance has been obtained and another repaired, and both are in operation. While there has been some effort to repair existing medical facilities, they still remain in poor order and need to be replaced. The initial preparations for Terms of Reference for the Master Plan for the Redevelopment of Republic of Nauru Multipurpose Health Facility have been undertaken. Nauru‟s public health services are designed - 82 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) to implement and sustain a range of policies and programs that enhance the quality of life for the people of Nauru by targeting the reduction of risk factors and promoting a healthy island lifestyle. The Non-communicable Disease (NCD) Strategy emphasizes increased physical activity; reduced alcohol consumption; discourages tobacco uptake and an improved diet for Nauruans. All Communicable Diseases programs are operating; including STIs, Leprosy, RHD, Filiariasis and Trachoma. Environmental health, sanitation and food safety programs have been strengthened. Health service delivery points in the community and schools are being promoted, along with primary health care services clinics. Steps are also being taken to formalise the establishment of mental health services in Nauru. Maternal and Child Health Services, Antenatal, Post-natal and Baby Care clinics are now operational. Women are encouraged to have healthy women checks to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer. 100 per cent EPI immunization coverage has been achieved. The Health education (community outreach) and School Health programs are operational in co-operation with the Department of Education and volunteers. The Pandemic Plan has been strengthened further and demonstrates preparedness for emerging pandemic situations. Training of Nauruan nationals as health care professionals continues to be a priority of the Department of Health. Scholarships at the Fiji School of Nursing and Fiji School Medicine involve trainees in pharmacy, nursing, medicine, radiology, environmental health and physiotherapy. Three graduate nurses returned in 2009 and the Department is expecting a further seven graduate nurses to return and commence employment in January 2010. The bilateral program between the Government of Nauru and Cuba has resulted in the offer of 10 medical scholarships annually. There are seventeen students studying medicine at present. The establishment of the Pacific Open Health Learning Network will be instrumental in advancing staff training. The Health Trainee Scholarship Program has seen three nurses graduate from the Fiji School of Nursing in 2008 and eight nurses will graduate in 2009; four from Kiribati School of Nursing; three from Fiji School of Nursing and one from nurse training in Thailand. There is also an expatriate staff establishment of 36 positions, 16 medical and dental, 10 allied health services and 10 nursing staff of which only 3 are vacant across all cadres. Immediate workforce gaps are filled by a combination of expatriate and local employees. There are only five unfilled direct care positions out of a total staff of 152 representing a 3 per cent vacancy level. Sports Closely related to preventative health initiatives, are programs designed to encourage fitness through participation in sports. Since 2005 Nauru has implemented a number of coordinated sports programs and with the assistance of donors has refurbished several sports facilities (including tennis courts, basketball courts and sports fields). Issues with landowners and contractors have been the major constraints to further achievements in this area. - 83 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Community development Reform in Nauru has been all encompassing, yet community groups could be more effective in contributing to this process. The production of handicrafts has increased in recent times and a number of women‟s groups have been created. INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS Electricity Since 2005 there have been significant achievements in terms of electricity generation and the goals set out in the NSDS. One of the key achievements is the availability of electricity supply on a 24 hour basis for the first time in ten years following limited access of 16 hours maximum to electricity. The power station also is now no longer dependent on leased generation units; in fact it is currently operating on its own generation sets for the first time in many years. A prepaid billing system structured on a tiered tariff system, where a subsidised life-line block is available to households, is now operational which allows consumers to effectively manage their energy consumption and at the same time strengthens Utilities‟ financial performance. Early reports indicate that the introduction of these meters has resulted in significant reductions in electricity consumption (in the vicinity of 20 per cent) with resultant savings in fuel usage and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. While there are economic benefits from the introduction of charging for electricity, this has come at a cost to individual consumers whose disposable incomes have dropped. Some developments on renewable energy supply have progressed with a limited solar grid being connected plus stand alone solar home systems now in operation on the island at capacity of 40kW. A wind energy resource assessment has also commenced. While there have been significant achievements in the area of electricity generation, a major challenge to the ongoing delivery of reliable electricity to Nauruan households is the transmission network which is currently antiquated and in need of urgent repair/replacement. Fuel demand has been sustained since 2005 and improved stock management and purchasing arrangements has reduced fuel losses, strengthened safety measures, and capability. Despite these improvements, poorly maintained infrastructure (particularly at the fuel tank farm and pipeline) means that significant risks to Nauru‟s fuel supply remain. In terms of corporate governance, some structures and systems have been introduced in Utilities to assist financial planning and reporting in addition to developing local management capacity and capability. Water Significant improvement in access to potable water supplies has been achieved. Currently three R/O Units are operational and have the capacity to produce 360kl of water per day. Improved delivery capacity to an estimated maximum of 288kl daily has also relieved pressure on access to water supply. This supply capacity has been supplemented by rainwater harvesting. For instance, 260 new rainwater tanks have been installed in Nauruan households. Despite these improvements for Nauru to deal with drought its capacity to produce, harvest and deliver water needs to be further expanded. - 84 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Public works The treatment of sewage in Nauru has improved since 2005 with the delivery of a new sewage (sludge or suction) truck in 2007. Households now enjoy a cost-effective sewage removal service. Maintaining such new equipment needs to be a priority going forward so as to ensure this service is sustained into the future. Sewage waste is still being disposed of into the ocean and Nauru is currently conducting a feasibility study on various sewage treatment systems so as to protect the environment. There have been some improvements in public buildings with a regular maintenance plan instituted for Government offices and there have been some improvements in school buildings and health facilities. While some trial work has been undertaken in repairing some roads, footpaths and drains, there are several areas where further work is still required. Transport Since the 2005 NSDS, Nauru has made marginal progress in transport reform. The main reason for relatively slow progress has been the large fiscal cost of carrying out various projects to improve Nauru‟s transport system which were identified in the NSDS. With the assistance of Taiwan the mooring relay system has been repaired and this has resulted in a significant increase in the number of ships visiting Nauru. However, further action is required at the ports to guarantee regular shipping services to Nauru. This includes an upgrade to the existing port and associated buildings, rafts, barges and cranes. In terms of aviation, the Government purchased an aircraft and re-launched air services to Nauru in 2006 under the new brand name “Our Airline”. The finance for the aircraft purchase is being paid off by annual grant funding from Taiwan. In addition to this Nauru acquired a second aircraft through a loan from an external partner which is now chartered by Norfolk Air. Both aircraft are managed efficiently so as to generate revenue and profit (albeit, in the current economic environment trading conditions are difficult and margins are being squeezed). Apart from flying the Nauru-Brisbane sector both aircraft are contracted for charter and leasing to generate further revenue. There have also been a number of improvements in facilities at the Nauru International Airport including two new fire trucks, baggage screening machines and GPS charts. However, there remain many areas where urgent capital repairs are required including resurfacing the runway and erecting a new security fence. In terms of land transport, public transport services are provided to individuals who are charged a fee of $0.60 for a trip around the Island. Services to school children have also been improved with the commissioning of a number of new buses. - 85 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Information and Communication Technologies The infrastructure sector, and specifically the area of Information and Communication Technologies, has witnessed a number of improvements since the inception of the NSDS in 2005. The most significant achievement has been the launching of a joint venture between the Government and Digicel for the provision of telecommunication services. This is a unique model within the Pacific, and while there is no objective data to measure the success of this yet, early indications are that this will bring many benefits to Nauru across a number of sectors and a high proportion of the population. There were also attempts to improve the level of access to Internet services, with the development and installation of a wireless network that utilised Wi-Fi and WiMAX technologies. This was intended to provide more connectivity to a much larger proportion of the population. While the Wi-Fi segment of the network has been decommissioned, there is potential to make effective use of the WiMAX infrastructure to allow connectivity to Internet services at much higher speeds than previously available. The level of access to broadband Internet services has continued to be problematic. While there was a project implemented to address this issue, it met with limited success. There was also no significant increase in the available bandwidth via the Internet gateway in order to meet subscriber demand. The Government recently decided that the fixed line system for telecommunication services is to be decommissioned. This comes as a response to the situation where the system was not maintained sufficiently, and is now too expensive to upgrade or replace. Like many projects, the major constraints preventing the successful achievement of the stated goals in the NSDS were the lack of funding and technical capacity. In respect of Nauru‟s media since 2005 there have been significant developments particularly in the areas of radio and TV. Both radio and TV are more professionally delivered with coverage over the entire island and paid commercials have recently been introduced. In addition, there is more local content in the media with weekly news programs as well as presentations for special events of local interest. While the print media has not developed to the same extent, there are plans to establish a local newspaper in 2009-10. - 86 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) E. DONOR ASSISTANCE The amount of donor assistance to Nauru has increased considerably since the NSDS was developed in 2005. In particular, donor grant assistance, which result in money being paid into the Treasury fund which is reflected in the budget, has increased from $11.8 million in 2006-07 to an estimated $30.7 million in 2009-10. These figures exclude assistance provided “in kind” by donors through direct support or the provision of technical assistant. This assistance has been spread in all areas of the Nauruan economy and below is a survey of the main donors in Nauru and the main sectors in which they operate. BILATERAL Australia Australia remains Nauru‟s largest donor. Australia‟s development assistance is provided in support of Nauru‟s own reform programs in the areas of finance and governance, education and training, health, utilities, fisheries and law and order (including policing and financial intelligence). Australia‟s support is provided in a number of ways, including funding for additional technical advisory capacity and support in key government departments for both planning and implementation of government development policy (this includes support for long term capacity development through the tertiary scholarship program); building and maintaining key service delivery infrastructure (e.g. redevelopment of the Nauru Secondary School; refurbishment of the power station and water production assets; building and repair work at the hospital); and supporting essential recurrent costs such as fuel and pharmaceuticals. Australia has also actively supported Nauru‟s efforts to re-establish its regional and international credentials through a diverse range of assistance including aviation safety and security (through funding for Aviation Fire Fighting and Rescue vehicles); winding up of the Bank of Nauru; and debt management (Australia‟s paying out of Nauru‟s ADB loan arrears led to the welcome re- engagement of the ADB in Nauru). Nauru also benefits from and range of regional programs that are funded by Australia. The majority of these programs are delivered through regional organisations such as the Pacific Islands Forum, the Forum Fisheries Association, SPC, and many others. Cuba Cuba assistance is focused entirely in the area of health. Bilateral assistance includes the deployment of specialist doctors for periods of twelve months and training of human resources in the field of medicine. To date there are 17 students studying to complete their medical degrees in Cuba. European Union (EU) As prioritized by Nauru, assistance from the EU is focussed in the energy sector including renewable energy. Under the 9th EDF, the EU funding has been utilized towards the installation of pre-paid electricity meters to all households in Nauru, installation of solar cells at the Nauru College and energy efficiency awareness through the appointment of officers. In addition, the - 87 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) EU provides funding to the regional program Disaster Risk Reduction focusing on national water security. At the regional level, the EU has also provided assistance in the areas of agriculture through the Development of Sustainable Agricultural Program (DSAP), strategic planning in education (PRIDE) and PICTA., with a focus on broader trade issues as well. Greece Greece has provided assistance to Nauru in the form of general budget support for humanitarian purposes. India The Government of India provides assistance to Nauru both nationally and regionally. Bilateral assistance includes technical assistance through the deployment of qualified personnel and the provision of funding for school buses. In particular, India has deployed officials to the Parliament (Parliamentary Counsel) and Audit (Director of Audit). India has also provided funding to develop apartments at the Menen Hotel so as to accommodate expatriate employees. At the regional level, the Government of India provides development funding to Pacific Island Countries managed by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat. This funding is available on an annual basis and is aimed to provide immediate assistance to priorities of island governments. Israel Israel has provided assistance in the areas of health including supplying medical supplies for the Nauru diabetes clinic and short term deployment of specialist doctors, as well as utilities (electricity and water). Italy Under a multilateral agreement premised on addressing climate change issues, Italy‟s assistance has focused on renewable energy and the water sector in Nauru (such as the installation of water tanks). Additional assistance is also provided bilaterally to the health sector as well as agriculture. Japan Through its grass roots projects, Japan is providing assistance to the communities of Nauru addressing the water sector in particular, water security and accessibility through the provision of water tanks and water delivery vehicles. In addition, under the Non Project Grant Aid (NPGA) Japan also provides assistance through the purchase of diesel to the utilities sector for the generation of electricity. The Government of Japan also provides capacity building through training courses offered annually. Korea Korea has provided assistance to Nauru in the form of school supplies and school buses. Like Japan, Korea also provides on an annual basis training programs aimed to build capacity. - 88 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) New Zealand While currently not a bilateral partner of Nauru, New Zealand‟s assistance to Nauru is channelled through the Pacific Regional Assistance to Nauru (PRAN) program managed by PIFS and aimed specifically at the education and justice sectors. Assistance to the education sector is in the form of budget support, curriculum development and implementation, teacher training, ICT support, a literacy program, benchmarking, assessment and modernisation. Support to the Justice sector is in the form of technical assistance through the deployment of officers to the Justice Department. Singapore Singapore provides Nauruans with acess to the Singapore Corporation Program, which focuses on human resource development training through techncial assistance in the form of training courses and study visits conducted in Singapore. Taiwan Focal sectors supported by the Government of Taiwan includes assistance to the development and growth of the private sector, the energy sector (solar cells), budget support and the payment of pending salaries (including of Kiribati and Tuvaluan workers stranded in Nauru). Australia and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat also assisted in the repatriation of these workers. Taiwan has also provided assistance in the areas of agriculture including establishing milkfish farming, establishing nurseries/livestock husbandry as well as the provision of in-kind assistance such as the provision of rice. Taiwan also sup[ports the health sector through the provision of on- island full time medical and nursing staff, regular Mobile Medical Missions and the provision of medical supplies and equipment. Taiwan has also undertaking capacity building activities (including the training of welders) and provided ICT equipment throughout the government sector. Turkey Turkey has provided assistance to Nauru in the energy sector, most notably in the form of assistance to purchase generators. MULTILATERAL Asian Development Bank Since the 2005 NSDS the ADB has provided assistance to Nauru mainly in the form of Technical Assistance in a range of areas. These include the development of the NSDS in 2005, the reform to the electricity sector, the planning for the redevelopment of the Nauru port, the Nauru Intergenerational Fund and HIV/AIDS activities. - 89 - National Sustainable Development Strategy (Revised 2009) Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFSec) PIFSec has provided assistance to Nauru in a number of areas. These include providing assistance with the repatriation of stranded workers from Kiribati and Tuvalu, the establishment of Aid Management Unit and development of the NSDS in 2005. PIFSec was also instrumental in the development of the Pacific Regional Assistance for Nauru (PRAN) in collaboration with other Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) agencies and donors. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) SPC has assisted Nauru improve its statisitical service, in particular providing techncial assistance to develop and publish the 2007 Demographic and Health Survey. SPC has developed a Joint Country Strategy with Nauru that describes its support across a wide range of sectors. Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) SPREP‟s focus of assistance in Nauru has been in three areas: climate change, biodiversity & conservation and waste management & pollution prevention primarily through the provision of technical and policy advice. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) The UN FAO have been active in Nauru in a number of areas (including providing technical assistance and training) dealing with food security. These include the production of local crops (including disease free banana species), livestock, water resources, aquaculture and pest control (such as the coconut hispid beetle). United Nations Development Program (UNDP) The UNDP provides assistance in three strategic outcome areas: poverty reduction and MDGs (including support to aid effectiveness); good governance and human rights (including Parliamentary strengthening and the review of the Constitution); and sustainable management (including Pacific adaptation to climate change). United Nations Development Program (UNDP) – Global Environment Facility (GEF) The GEF has provided assistance to Nauru primarily in the area of water security through better management practices and greater water use efficiency through the reduction of ground water pollution and use of grey water. GEF has also assisted Nauru in the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Project. World Health Organisation (WHO) The WHO has provided considerable assistance to Nauru‟s health sector. It has focused on strengthening capacity of national environmental health and food safety, assisting in the effective delivery of health services through a well trained and managed workforce, supporting the adoption of standardized NCD surveillance activities and development, implementation and monitoring of Nauru‟s NCD Strategy. - 90 -