FOREWORD The MICTTD is glad to present the Ministry Strategic Plan (MSP) 2021-2024. With over 240 activities, underpinned by 86 strategic objectives to achieve four main goals, these planned strategies and activities is the collective work of the senior management team from the MICTTD Divisions and SOEs that covers the four years from 2021 to 2024. The plan was designed to align with the Kiribati Vision for 20 years (KV20), the Kiribati Development Plan (KDP), and Te Motinnano (Government Manifesto), to guide these activities, but most importantly to bring changes and the needed development to meet the growing demand of the Kiribati people. The vision and mission of this plan recognises the importance of an enhanced productivity and sustainable connectivity. In order for our people and Kiribati to prosper and grow economically, we must therefore enhance all services to become efficient and effective, our human resources to be productive, and to develop infrastructure to boost economic growth. This strategic plan focuses our effort on these four main goals: • • • • Develop and strengthen sustainable Tourism development; Strengthen air, sea and land transportation and infrastructures; Improve access to Communication technologies and access to quality information and services; and To strengthen supporting services from the Ministry and SOEs. Our objectives recognise our roles and expertise, however there are always challenges along the path to development. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions which has caused many activities from last year to be delayed, or the lack of infrastructure that remain to be the problem, are just a few from them. We should embrace these challenges, stay connected, learn from the lessons, and continue to strive forward to grow. This Strategic Plan sets the compass for every activity that could deliver our goals. I urge the commitment of all staff of the MICTTD and SOEs to participate in the implementation of this plan, and our development partners to continue their support, because through everybody’s cooperation, action and determination, I am confident that we will achieve these targets and goals. Te Mauri, Te Raoi, ao Te Tabomoa. HM. Tekeeua Tarati Honourable Minister, MICTTD iii