Demobilization – 2000

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The Townsville Peace Agreement called for all MEF and IFM soldiers to be repatriated to their home villages within 30 days of signing. No repatriation was reported in 2000.

Decentralization/Federalism – 2009

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

Decentralization/Federalism – 2004

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The 2004 Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands, published in October, provided for greater autonomy for provincial governments within provincial boundaries over matters of governance and distribution of resources, including custom, town government, business and trade, state government, justice, and education. However, the draft did not explicitly delineate land management as exclusively states’ jurisdiction.[1] The draft was set to circulate among stakeholders for input before being interpreted into a bill to appear before parliament.

[1] Draft Federal Constitution of Solomon Islands 2004, Provincial Institutional Strengthening and Development Unit and Department of Provincial Government & Constituency Development, October 2004.