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Foreword

The Vision of the Government of Vanuatu is to raise “A Stable, Sustainable and Prosperous Vanuatu” in particular, for the purpose of this plan, the people of Central Tanna. The department of local Authority’s priority now is to strengthen all area councils throughout Vanuatu.  

 As such, we are proud to introduce this first ever five year development plan for Central Tanna Area Council as an initiative documented tool gears towards achieving “A Stable, Sustainable and Prosperous Area Council” for the people of Central Tanna. The Plan is developed in line with the National Governments National Sustainable Development Plan (2016 to 2030), Tafea 5 Year Development Plan (2019 – 2023) and Departments corporate Plans.  We believe that, this plan will be achieved through better coordination, partnership and commitment by all key players.

With the rapid growing population, Globalization, climate change issues of Central Tanna area council, socio-economic growth has to be higher than population growth if people are to be Tafea Provincial Government better off.

However, rapid growing population’s rate tends to be higher than the socio-economic growth. A lot of social services do not yet reach the rural communities and incomes measured against spending power have declined. There is still substantial hardship and poverty and increasing unemployment, especially among women, disabilities and young people.

It will be a great challenge if the outcomes of this 5 year sector strategic plan are to be realized. With the concerted effort, will and commitment at all levels and commitment and support of our Donor partners, We strongly believe that Central Tanna area council will be a place where peace, stability and security will prevail and where the benefits of this plan will be equitably distributed. We would like to thank all those who have contributed to this document.

May God Bless Central Tanna Area Council.

Overview

The three-year strategic Development Plan (2022 - 2024) will be the lowest-level government planning document for Central Tanna area council for the next 3 years. It will inform all new government ministry and sector planning, and will guide the overall strategic direction of government activities to ensure we meet our long-term national vision. This plan is aligned with the Decentralization policy of the national Government. 

Medium-term planning and budgeting will flow from the priorities set by Central Tanna area council, Tafea Provincial Government Council, NGOs Donor partners and Line Government based Department in Tafea. Central Tanna area council will develop annual business plans and link budget expenditure to ensure plans are achieved.

The area council strategic plan is also a tool to use in order to coordinate all development activities on Central Tanna, holding ministries, donors and non-governmental partners similarly accountable for the money they spend towards delivering development outcomes for the people of Central Tanna, ensuring that all programs are aligned with the NSDP and that maximum impacts are achieved.

Finally, setting targets and priorities for each of the Sectors will allow consistent monitoring of progress over the three years. These results will be analyzed and published, along with the path towards meeting the NSDP Goals, in the Annual Development Report. As such, every people will be able to hold the government, donors and elected representatives accountable for their ability to deliver on their development aspirations.

In preparing this document, there have been inputs from each of the stake holders during various forums including: Provincial Technical Advisory Members, Area council secretary and area council committees after comprehensive community consultations conducted on need analysis.

A special Thanks to CARE International In Vanuatu for a tremendous support specifically on profile Data collection and Analysis

We would like to thank the Tafea Provincial Government council who has initiated and taken the leading role in developing this three-year sector development plan. We would also like to thank the task force team for their generous time dedicated to putting all the information’s together and finally document this first ever  7 year development plan for Central Tanna  area council.

Acknowledgement

A team from Tafea Provincial Government Council, Line Government Department, NGOs, community leaders from 18 tribes and 6 pillars of Central Tanna Area Council has prepared this document with the endorsement and financial support from the Tafea Provincial Government.

Vision                                               

Empowering Area council with infinite access to service delivery

Mission

Ensuring allocation of resources is manageable and Sustainable whilst enhancing the Decentralization of Services delivery to Communities.

Objective

To ensure the wellbeing of all five Pillars at each community are equitably addressed.

Population Data

  • Central Tanna is 6,753.
  • While there are more males (3485) than females (3268), the adult and elderly female population exceeds the adult and elderly male population.
  • The bulk of the male population is made up of children, adolescents, and youth.
  • Children aged 0 – 11 years old make up 35% of the total population.
  • Adolescents (13%) and youth (20%) make up 33% of the total population.
  • Adults make up 25% of the population and the elderly make up 7% of the population.
  • At 187, people with disability make up 3% of the total population of Central Tanna.
  • There are more males (55%) than females (45%) with a disability.
  • The bulk of persons with disability are children (25%) and adolescents (22%).
  • Disability among youth and adults are equally 21% while disability among the elderly stands at 11%. As the population ages, there will be more adults and elderly people with disabilities. 

Population Data

 

Population per community

ID Community Total Female Total Males Total Population Total HH Female headed HHs Average HH size
1 Lounarai 77 75 152 35 2 4
2 Lukamal 74 72 146 38 7 4
3 Lounaula + Laukaru 90 62 152 52 10 3
4 Launatuan 64 68 132 30 10 4
5 Lonemita 66 46 112 21 3 5
6 Lounamilo 27 31 58 11 1 5
7 Louanimangin 30 25 55 15 4 4
8 Latakakiru 31 39 70 18 4 4
9 Lamalalmita 38 52 90 24 2 4
10 Launolis 157 133 290 70 11 4
11 Ilputu 64 69 133 27 3 5
12 Lamlu 148 144 292 77 12 4
13 Lenpin 50 51 101 22 1 5
14 Imaus 36 28 64 15 3 4
15 Ikapau 95 93 188 48 6 4
16 Lounalou + Lounulis + Latanu + Louankitapis + Likawen 40 41 81 20 4 4
17 Launahuru 78 92 170 36 6 5
18 Lahau-asul 39 64 103 24 6 4
19 Lounatim 47 58 105 29 4 4
20 Unal 34 45 79 14 0 6
21 Laukalau 33 54 87 17 0 5
22 Launuotuan 70 73 143 34 7 4
23 Launakemapen 48 53 101 25 4 4
24 Lautiklipe 37 25 62 16 1 4
25 Lowkwatawota 27 31 58 12 5 5
26 Iwarua 42 52 94 17 3 6
27 Ipik 46 43 89 19 1 5
28 Lauweau 44 62 106 28 1 4
29 Lenpupunipen 29 39 68 15 1 5
30 Lamanian 41 53 94 18 1 5
31 Lounim 38 43 81 20 0 4
32 Isaka 27 20 47 12 1 4
33 Leulik 65 77 142 34 7 4
34 Lenarawia community 29 20 49 11 1 4
35 Loknarap + Lounapikmita + Leul + Lenamas 51 54 105 27 5 4
36 Day spring + Lauhenuiu 20 24 44 8 2 6
37 Iwel 52 54 106 32 9 3
38 Lapangnuing 60 72 132 28 4 5
39 Yunapik 18 23 41 9 3 5
40 Ilmanga 58 58 116 27 1 4
41 Uniel 43 64 107 26 0 4
42 Isia 16 16 32 9 0 4
43 Unasis 10 14 24 6 0 4
44 Laumetuan 6 7 13 5 4 3
45 Launahwan 43 39 82 18 2 5
46 Latun + Loukasitu 41 52 93 22 0 4
47 Lamak 38 36 74 15 0 5
48 Lounikipas + Learismita 59 66 125 28 8 4
49 Launakik 28 26 54 14 3 4
50 Louamil 7 10 17 3 0 6
51 Lamnatu 123 144 267 59 6 5
52 Lamasak 13 11 24 6 0 4
53 Lawanaknowh 27 21 48 10 0 5
54 Lowekal + Launimihau 22 29 51 10 2 5
55 Imaru 122 131 253 53 0 5
56 Iahus 20 19 39 7 2 6
57 Lounapik 25 33 58 12 2 5
58 Isim 30 41 71 15 3 5
59 Launapituan 20 19 39 8 3 5
60 Lenaken 96 95 191 38 1 5
61 Lamanawuk 16 15 31 7 0 4
62 Imnauwe/Lenusus 14 11 25 6 2 4
63 Loulipang 21 22 43 7 2 6
64 Lowanehai + Lanik 27 26 53 12 0 4
65 Eniakapahm 60 86 146 34 0 4
66 Launara 32 47 79 17 0 5
67 Kowiapne 22 24 46 11 3 4
68 Ipak 17 19 36 9 0 4
69 Lamapruan 17 17 34 6 0 6
70 Laumia 64 53 117 32 4 4
71 Laul 69 74 143 29 1 5
    3,268 3,485 6,753 1,569 204  

Household Data

  • 33 of the 84 communities surveyed had household sizes of less than 5 while the other 51 had 5 or more household members.
  • 13% of the total number of households (1,569) are female headed.
  • Of the 84 communities surveyed, 64 (76%) have female headed households.
  •  In one community – Laumetuan, 80% of the households are female headed.
  • 24% (20) of communities surveyed did not have female headed households.

Projects

List of Area Council

Project title

Location

Sector

Implementing Agencies

Central Tanna

Water Project, Aid post x3, Community House x3, Classroom Building, Public Notice board ,37 Village savings and loans, Concrete pavement road, Market House

Imaru, Lounahuru, Lahau Asol, Leulick, Latun, Loknarap, LLL, Busaine, 37 community, Lawaian

Water, Health, Infrastucture, Education

AC,Tafea Province DLA,Village Development committee ,MPs and Councilor.

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