Pacific Strategy 2002

This document sets out the goal, principles and key directions for the Pacific Strategy of the Ministry of Social Development, and related action plans that are to apply, with a timeframe of up to 2004, to the two areas of the Ministry’s brief: policy and purchase advice, and service development and service delivery.

Goal:

To enable the Ministry of Social Development to provide the best possible policy advice, purchase strategies, service development and service delivery to promote the social well-being of Pacific peoples, enhance their participation in social and economic life, and contribute to the development of strong Pacific families and strong Pacific communities.

Principles:

1. Strong relationships with Pacific communities, including relationships of partnership, are central to effective policies and services for Pacific peoples.
2. Pacific priorities, goals and aspirations must be reflected in policies and services for Pacific peoples.
3. Interagency co-ordination and collaboration are required to enhance social wellbeing and participation for Pacific peoples.
4. The Ministry must have the capacity and capabilities to enable its provision of effective policies and services for Pacific peoples.

Key Directions:

1. Building and maintaining constructive relationships with Pacific communities, including relationships of partnership.
2. Ensuring that policies and services recognise and are responsive to the needs, concerns and values of Pacific peoples.
3. Working with other agencies to improve outcomes for Pacific peoples.
4. Building internal capabilities and knowledge to enhance responsiveness to Pacific peoples.