Street Cleaning and Solar Lighting Improve Community Life in Auki
AUKI, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands — ONGOING street cleaning and solar lighting installation activities under the CAUSE II Pr...
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World Bank · Australian Government · 2024–2030
Community Access & Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE II)
Improving climate-resilient infrastructure, economic inclusion, and urban management in Solomon Islands.
4
Urban Centers
5
Strategic Components
120k+
Islanders benefiting
About the Project
Building on Success
CAUSE II builds on the success of CAUSE I, strengthening climate resilience and inclusive urban services in Honiara, Auki, Gizo, and Noro.
Through community-based contracting, the project enhances local livelihoods, promotes women's participation, and improves municipal service delivery.
Key Highlights
4 Urban Centers
Climate Resilience
Community-Based
Women's Participation
Municipal Services
Phase II
Current Phase
Our Approach
Strategic Components
Five interconnected pillars driving sustainable urban transformation.
1
Component 1 of 5
Resilient Township Development
Access to basic services and resilient economic infrastructure.
2
Component 2 of 5
Safe & Inclusive Communities
Improved safety and resilience in urban settlements.
3
Component 3 of 5
Enhanced Urban Productivity
Skills training and employment generation.
4
Component 4 of 5
Urban Management & Land Administration
Tools and policies for sustainable management.
5
Component 5 of 5
Project Management
Oversight, monitoring, and evaluation.
Each component is designed to complement and strengthen the others, creating a holistic approach to urban development.
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Site Locations
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Our Impact & Achievements
Transforming Communities
Delivering measurable results across four key development pillars.
Pillar 1
3 Indicators
Resilient Township Development
120,000+
Solomon Islanders will benefit from improved climate resilient infrastructure and services
25
Climate-resilient economic infrastructure built/upgraded
~450
Tertiary roads maintained by low-cost community contracts
Pillar 2
3 Indicators
Enhanced Urban Productivity
700+
People trained in Literacy & Numeracy Skills Development
1,600+
Micro-firm owners trained on income generation
4,700
Vulnerable people trained and receiving short term employment
Pillar 3
3 Indicators
Safe & Inclusive Communities
2,300+
People accessing Support and Referral Services
166
Climate resilient community infrastructure projects completed
✓
Targeted waste management services to reduce flooding
Pillar 4
4 Indicators
Land Administration & Urban Management
10,000
Land registry records in Honiara digitized
✓
Modern, accessible billing and payment systems in place
✓
Operational Contract Management System for MID
40%
Increased annual land rent and property rates revenue for MLHS and HCC/GPG
Latest News & Updates
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Our Partners
Solomon Islands Government
Honiara City Council
SI-Australia Partnership
The World Bank