Research Plan: Addressing Poverty Challenges in Solomon Islands

This research plan investigates the multifaceted issue of poverty in the Solomon Islands, examining the interplay of political, social, economic, and natural factors. It identifies civil conflict and natural disasters as key contributors to poverty, along with their impacts such as increased crime, poor living conditions, and reduced individual well-being. The plan proposes strategies like social protection, environmentally sustainable development, and land resource management to mitigate poverty, while also acknowledging challenges like governance issues and natural occurrences. Furthermore, the research suggests additional measures, including education, job creation, and good governance, to effectively address and overcome poverty in the Solomon Islands. The report concludes by summarizing the factors that contribute to poverty and offers potential solutions.

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Introduction
Solomon Island categorized among the poorest countries in pacific islands. As such the
research seeks to explore aspects that lead to high poverty levels in the country; that is how
political, social, economic and natural aspects make Solomon Island victim of poverty. Civil
conflict is one key factor that contribute to poverty (Dinnen and Firth 2013, p. 294). The island
also experiences a number of natural disaster. Moreover, the Solomon`s Island strategic location
is around active volcanoes that constitute almost a large percent of world earthquakes, which
leaves people in such areas without homes. Natural disasters, political instability and migration
of displaced people make poverty in Solomon`s Island a thrilling issue.
Impacts of poverty on Solomon`s Island
 Poverty leads crime and other anti-social behaviors, especially by the young people.
 Poor shelter due to land constrain. Most of the poor people live in slums which are in bad
states and congested (Maebuta, Helen, and Jack 2009, p. 119-129)
 Reduces individual well-being. Minimal contribution to the economy. Many poor people
wants to save and utilize the little they have (Govan et al., 2013).
Strategies to solve poverty
 Social protection for individuals who are under privileged like children, the disable and
the elderly.
 Firm commitment in facilitating environmentally sustainable development projects.
Proper environmental practice reduces pollution on and maintain resources (International
Monetary Fund 2012, p. 79
 Appropriate utilization of land resources and delivery of land related services.

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 Reducing population growth rate and ensuring food security production.
Challenges affecting strategy implementation.
 Good Governance
 Very few public administration are available to oversee the stages in implementing
policies.
 Corrupt leaders who misuse funds.
 Difficulty to control natural occurrences that attribute to poverty
Additional response to reduce poverty
In order to successfully solve cases of poverty, more strategies can be applied (International
Monetary Fund 2004, p. 40-44). These encompass;
 Educating, training and empowering the people of Solomon Island. Teachers should be
provided teachers with curriculum instructing children how to prepare for natural
disasters (International Monetary Fund 2003, p. 27-34).
 Creation of new employment opportunities to absorb jobless group.
 Good governance by authorities
 Investing and saving for future uncertainties.
Conclusion
Summarily, the research answers the questions how political, social, natural and
economic aspects make Solomon Island a victim of poverty. It achieves this by assessing how
these factors work. Finally explores the impact of poverty in the Island, in depth identifying few
policies responses to provide solution. Nonetheless, the policies seem effortless and the project
provide critiques and further strategies for implementation.

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References
Dinnen, S. and Firth, S., 2013. Politics and State-building in the Solomon Islands (p. 294). ANU
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Govan, H., Schwarz, A.M., Harohau, D. and Oeta, J., 2013. Solomon Islands national situation
analysis.
International Monetary Fund (2003). Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. National
Strategy for Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction and Social Development. IMF county
Report No. 03/177, pp.27-34.
International Monetary Fund (2004). Bangladesh: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Status
Report. Preparation of Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: IMF County Report No 04/279,
pp. 40-44
International Monetary Fund (2012). Steps towards Change. National Strategy for Accelerated
Poverty Reduction II FY 2009 – 11. Washington DC: International Monetary Fund. IMF
Country Report No. 02/293, pp. 79
Maebuta, H. and Maebuta, J., 2009. Generating Livelihoods: A Study of Urban Squatter
Settlements in Solomon Islands. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 24(3), pp.119-129.

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