Action Plan Prioritise and properly fund timely and sustainable implementation of recent initiatives to upgrade the VPF, particularly the recruitment and training of 320 new officers, the VMF and PMW infrastructure upgrades, and the establishment of the School of Excellence. Conduct, as soon as practicable, an Organisational Performance Study of the VPF. Carry out, in the second half of 2019, a Strategic Security Review of the VPF, leading to a new VPF Strategic Plan. Carry out a study of the pros and cons of separating the VMF/PMW from the VPF. Reactivate peacekeeping activities abroad, and provide appropriate training, with deployments commensurate with Vanuatu’s resources and domestic demands. Government Directions Work closely with security partners to ensure assistance is well coordinated, aligned with national objectives, and sustainable. Continue to coordinate closely with chiefs and communities, to maximise the effectiveness of the security services in the rural areas. 27