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KEY POLICIES
This polic outlines how the Government of Vanuatu will help bring about sustainable development in the agriculture sector over the next 15 years.
Prepared by: Vanuatu Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Date: June 2015BUT: Les ressources agricoles nationales sont gérées de maniére intégrée durable; elles constituent ainsi une source de nourriture et de revenus accrus, et contribuent aux services environnementaux et sociaux, aux fins de l'amélioration du bien-être de tous les habitants de Vanuatu.
Goal: The nation's agricultural resources are managed in an integrated and sustainable manner to provide food and improved incomes as well as contribute to environmental and social services to enhance wellbeing of all people in Vanuatu.
Ten bigfala kwestins long Vanuatu Agrakalja Sekta Polisi. Eim: Blong olgeta Agrikaljurol kakae mo kash krop blong Vanuatu oli stap gud oltaem mo manejem long wan wei we i mekem mane, givhan long sastenebol divelomen blong laef blong evri pipol blong Vanuatu kasem 2030.
Eim: Blong manejem olgeta agrikalja risos blong kaontri long wan fasin we i inkludim evri samting tugeta mo long wan fasin we i stap gud oltaem, blong provaedem kakae mo impruvum olgeta inkam mo tu givhan long envaeronmentol mo sosol sevis blong divelopem living blong evri pipol blong Vanuatu.
Agritourism Plan of Action
Agritourism Plan of Action - Implementation Plan
Agritourism Action Plan for Farmers (draft) 2017
The MALFFB Corporate Plan is designed to assist the line Departments in development of their annual business plans. It outlines Objectives and Expected Results for each Department, as well as eight overarching Priority Areas.
This Overarching Productive Sector Policy (OPSP) identifies what the Vanuatu government, supported by development partners, can do to facilitate equitable growth and elaborates the elements of a sustainable growth strategy for the sector.
The PAA outlines strategies towards achieving the goal of “An Educated, Healthy and Wealthy Vanuatu”.
Prepared by: Department of Economic and Sector Planning, Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Date: June 2006The Planning Long and Acting Short document for 2013 to 2016 provides the Government policy priorities for the Government’s economic and social agenda over the next four years, across seven National Strategic Priorities.
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SUB SECTOR STRATEGIES
Vanuatu National Kava Strategy 2016 - 2025
An outline of national strategies towards the vision of Vanuatu as ‘the leading producer of quality organic kava in the Pacific and the world’.
Vanuatu National Coconut Strategy 2016 - 2025
Vanuatu’s roadmap for developing and improving its coconut industry. The strategic framework highlights the role and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders and linking them to the functions of DARD and the proposed commodity secretariat which is to be established for the purpose of improving the sector.
The strategy is also fully aligned to the Agriculture Sector Policy.
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LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS
This Act establishes the Vanuatu Agriculture College and its Council; outlines functions and powers; and sets out details for the appointment of management and staff and financial matters for the organisation.
This Act establish the Vanuatu Agricultural Research and Technical Centre; and provides for its constitution, functions and powers.
This Act provides for the control of cocoa bean quality, including licensing, export, and inspection.
This Act provides for the inspection of copra in Vanuatu.
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STATISTICS
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USEFUL RESOURCES
This is the national questionnaire sheet completed by the Vanuatu Department of Agriculture and Rural Development during the development of the Pacific Agriculture/Forestry Sector Policy Inventory.
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PARTNER / DONORS ACTIVITIES
A matrix outlining ongoing and upcoming donor/development partner activities in the agriculture sector in Vanuatu
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KEY POLICIES
The livestock sector remains a major contributor to the cultural and socio-economical livelihood of Vanuatu. The importance placed on livestock means the sector must be guided by practical development roadmaps and backed by sound policies. The National Livestock Policy recognises the efforts of all stakeholders and sets the platform to guide the whole livestock sector develop in a coherent manner.
Noting current efforts the Policy also recognises the potential of the sector to become a major contributor to food security and the national economy and it encourages the sector to achieve its full potential possible in the fifteen years when the Policy is in force.
The National Livestock Sector Policy Action Plan, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework is the implementation matrix for the National Livestock Policy. It highlights the issue and problems and how to go about addressing these in a systematic manner to get the desired outcomes.
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SUB SECTOR STRATEGIES
Livestock subsector strategies are under development.
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LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS
This Act makes provisions for the regulation and control of the meat processing industry in Vanuatu, including approval of establishments, export of meat, authorised officers, and establishment of a Meat Advisory Board.
This Act makes provisions for the regulation and control of the importation of animals, animal products and biological products into Vanuatu, and for related matters.
This Act makes provisions for the control of animal disease in Vanuatu, and related matters including testing, quarantine, registration and emergency responses.
This Act controls the export of cattle from Vanuatu.
This Act provides for the prevention of cruelty to animals in Vanuatu, including humane slaughter and transport, and punishment of offences.
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USEFUL RESOURCES
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KEY POLICIES
The National Forest Policy sets out clear policy directives for the management of Vanuatu’s forests and forest resources for the 10 years to 2023. This includes presentation of clear policy directives that are supported by implementation strategies, as well as prioritizing implementation of each policy strategy.
Prepared by: SPC-GIZ CCCPIR, SPC LRD and the Department of Forestry
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SUB SECTOR STRATEGIES
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LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS
This bill is due to replace the Forestry Rights Registration and Timber Harvest Guarantee Act, and will provide for the registration of forestry rights over planted forests and for the harvesting of forest products and for related matters.
This Act relates to the registration of certain forestry rights granted in respect of land, and to the harvesting and accreditation of timber plantations. This Act has been repealed by parliament and is awaiting gazetting. It will be replaced by the Planted Forests Bill.
This Act makes provision for the protection, development and sustainable management of forests and the regulation of the forestry industry in Vanuatu.
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USEFUL RESOURCES
This is the national questionnaire sheet completed by the Vanuatu Department of Forestry during the development of the Pacific Agriculture/Forestry Sector Policy Inventory.
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KEY POLICIES
The Vanuatu National Fisheries Sector Policy 2016–2031 is the umbrella visionary document of the Republic of Vanuatu, in which the Ministry responsible for Fisheries and its partners takes charge in delivering assistance to support the fisheries sector to achieve its target activities over the next 15-year period. The policy highlights priority issues in this sector and sets out a number of key strategic actions to address these challenges.
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SUB SECTOR STRATEGIES
The Vanuatu Aquaculture Development Plan is a five-year strategic plan that represents a significant step in outlining the aquaculture road map for Vanuatu for the near future. It highlights the main components, including research and development, extension, infrastructure, credit and finance facilities, and environmental management.
This Plan applies first: to the managed fishery relating to the species of fish, invertebrates, corals (dead or live), giant clams and other related organisms known as marine aquarium products. Second, it applies to all activities under the definition of "fishing" as defined in the Fisheries Act, No. 55 of 2005, including netting, scuba diving, snorkelling, collecting, using cages and traps, storage and handling of caught fish, and transporting live aquarium species.
Coconut crabs were once plentiful throughout much of the tropical Indo-Pacific region, but over-harvesting has resulted in only a few countries now having exploitable stocks. This Management Plan is the outcome of research conducted over the past 20 years, as well as high level consultations undertaken with relevant local communities and stakeholders, for the sustainable management of coconut crabs in Vanuatu.
This policy will carry Vanuatu forward to meet the different regional and international fishing arrangements, agreements, treaties, conventions, and commissions to have a sound effective and efficient management of its offshore fisheries resources.
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KEY POLICIES
This policy is the first of its type for Vanuatu since the Department came into existence as the Department of Vanuatu Quarantine and Inspection Services in 1997; in 2013 changing its name to Biosecurity Vanuatu.
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SUB SECTOR STRATEGIES
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LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS
This Act outlines requirements to prevent the introduction of communicable diseases into Vanuatu and to make provision for the enforcement of quarantine in Vanuatu.
This Act provides for the exclusion and effective management of plant pests, and to facilitate exports of plant produce from Vanuatu.
This Act makes provisions for the regulation and control of the importation of animals, animal products and biological products into Vanuatu.
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USEFUL RESOURCES
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Vanuatu agritourism Plan for Farmers (draft) 2017
An outcome of the "Linking Farmers to Markets" workshop held as part of the Pacific Week of Agriculture in Port Vila, October 2017
Agritourism Presentation
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ADB Vanuatu Economic Report (2009)
This report outlines the state of economic and social development in the country and presents a road map for addressing key development challenges. It identifies the principal development constraints and opportunities in public sector performance, private sector and social development, and governance.
This study was undertaken with the express aim to demonstrate the value of using domestic market data to better inform policy formation. At the time that the study commenced there was a near complete absence of data on the fresh produce domestic market in Vanuatu. This study has gone some way to map the supply and demand channels for the food service sector in Port Vila and determine the potential impact of increased tourist arrivals.
The vision of this Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy is for Vanuatu to be a nation whose communities, environment and economy are resilient to the impacts of climate change and disaster risks. Risks cannot be completely eliminated, however this policy provides a framework through which risks can be identified, assessed, reduced and managed.
Prepared for publication at SPC’s Suva Regional Office
Suva, Fiji, 2015
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