143. As the Government has stressed in its Policy Statement, the Government will:
“Cherish and respect the diverse cultural traditions, worthy customs and Christian
values within Solomon Islands to build a peaceful, united and progressive
country”.50 The objectives of the Government include to “sustain [the] peace
process and law and order, to ensure that the nation attains sustainable peace and
harmonious coexistence.”51
Strategies
144. A broad range of strategies are indicated to achieve the objective of promoting
reconciliation, national unity, peace, law and order, and access to justice. This
National ICT Policy articulates strategies and actions utilising ICT to give effect to
the Government’s Policy Statement and Policy Strategy and Translation.
145. In relation to Solomon Islands culture and creative arts, the following objectives
and strategic actions have been identified:52
Strengthen and support music development and creative arts to empower
all communities;
Strengthen and support music development and creative arts to empower
women and youths;
Analyse and implement the Intellectual Property Strategy in relation to
copyright, trademarks and industrial designs;
Facilitate a legislation for preservation of our tradition and cultures; and
Protect and preserve the diversity of our organic tradition and culture in
Solomon Islands.
146. In relation to law and order, and access to justice, the Government has committed
to “put special attention to combat lawlessness and end all shapes and forms of
crimes committed in the country.”53 The following strategies and strategic actions
are material:54
Establish and support cooperation between law enforcement agencies in
Solomon Islands;
50
Democratic Coalition for Change Government Policy Statement (Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, January
2015) para 1.3.
51
Ibid, para 1.4.
Democratic Coalition for Change Government Policy Strategy and Translation (Office of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet, 2015) pp 119, 153, 169, 170.
53
Democratic Coalition for Change Government Policy Statement (Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,
January 2015) para 4.2.4.7.
54
Ibid, paras 4.2.4.7 and 4.2.4.8.
52
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