Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Prasad, Biman Chand, Author.

Contributor:

Kausimae, Paul, Contributor.

Series:

Social Policies in Small States

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solomon Islands--Social policy.

Solomon Islands.

Vanuatu--Social policy.

Vanuatu.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (96 pages)

Other Title:

Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Commonwealth Secretariat 2012

Language Note:

English

Summary:

SOCIAL POLICIES IN SMALL STATES SERIESThe country case studies and thematic papers in this series examine social policy issues facing small states and the implications for economic development. They show how, despite their inherent vulnerability, some small states have been successful in improving their social indicators because of the complementary social and economic policies they have implemented. CASE STUDY - SOLOMON ISLANDS AND VANUATU Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are two small states that have struggled to develop successful social policies since gaining independence. This final study in the series traces the history of social development in both countries, examining closely the factors that have hindered progress: the colonial legacy, poor economic development, high population growth, political instability, the lack of social cohesion, mismanagement of resources and natural disasters. The authors argue that for progress to continue both countries need to move away from a reliance on their traditional social structures and focus on political stability and economic growth.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Foreword

Contents

About the authors

Introduction

1. Political Economy of Social Policies

2. Solomon Islands

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Economic performance and general development strategies

2.3 The traditional social system

2.4 Government and politics

2.4.1 Development in the pre-independence period

2.4.2 Post-independence political developments

2.5 Financial institutions

2.5.1 Central Bank of Solomon Islands

2.5.2 Commercial banks

2.5.3 Development Bank of Solomon Islands

2.5.4 Home Finance Corporation

2.5.5 Investment Corporation of Solomon Islands

2.6 Social situation

2.6.1 Education

2.6.2 Health

2.6.3 Poverty

2.6.4 Crime

2.6.5 Labour force

2.7 Social policies

2.7.1 Education

2.7.2 Health

2.7.3 Solomon Islands National Provident Fund

2.8 Other factors affecting social development

2.8.1 Cyclone Namu

2.8.2 Ethnic tension

3. Vanuatu

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Economic performance and general development strategies

3.3 The traditional social system

3.4 System of government

3.5 Financial institutions

3.5.1 Reserve Bank of Vanuatu

3.5.2 Commercial banks

3.5.3 Development Bank of Vanuatu

3.5.4 Vanuatu National Provident Fund

3.6 Social situation

3.6.1 Education

3.6.2 Health

3.6.3 Crime

3.6.4 Labour force

3.7 Social policies

3.7.1 Health

3.7.2 Education

3.8 Response to crisis

3.8.1 The 1998 crisis

4. Social Development Indicators and the MDGs in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

5. Conclusion

6. Postscript

6.1 Economic trends

6.2 Social indicators

6.2.1 Solomon Islands

6.2.2 Vanuatu

Notes

References.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

1-283-70060-3

1-84859-138-1

OCLC:

815776416