Economic and Social Development – 2002

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By 2002, “basic government education and health services have been restored in most areas.”1 ; “Economic activity opportunities are limited and infrastructure development is slow, contributing to frustration with the pace of change.”2

Economic and Social Development – 2001

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During the first week of October 2001, Bougainville Affairs Minister, Moi Avei, said, “his ministry was working with other government agencies to develop plans and get enough money from the 2002 budget to prepare for establishment of the autonomous Bougainville government, as well as other aspects of restoration and development in the province. The government was also talking with foreign aid donors to see how they could assist.”3 In November 2001, “Bougainville got the highest provincial allocations of 66m kina from both the development and recurrent budgets in the 2002 budget.”4

Right of Self-Determination – 2005

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After general elections on 2 June, the first Autonomous Bougainville Government, following the internationally observed elections in Bougainville, was inaugurated on 15 June 2005.5

Right of Self-Determination – 2004

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As part of the self determination implementation, the National Government handed over the Constitution to the Autonomous Bougainville Government in Arawa in January 2004.6