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Decentralization/Federalism – 2009

The 1^st 2009 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands stipulated provinces’ autonomy, and expanded the functions under provincial jurisdiction from those delineated by the 2004 draft. It also provided for provincial jurisdiction over custom, town government, business and trade, state governance, and some education. The 1^st 2009 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands expands provincial powers over education, governance, commerce, industry, justice, and information technology. In addition, the draft provided for provincial authority over natural resources. In particular, the draft allocates land tenure and dealings, land registration, land planning, use, and development to provincial jurisdiction. However, these expanded powers and additional powers over natural resources were also listed as concurrent powers in the draft.^[1]

[1] 1^st 2009 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands National Constitutional Congress and Eminent Persons Advisory Council, June 29, 2009.