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November 28, 2019
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Minister Abel: Demographic and Health Survey to Measure Delivery of Government Services

An assessment report will be submitted by National Planning and Monitoring Minister, Charles Abel, following the completion of the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey.

Minister Abel said the report will help create a score card depicting the level of service delivery by the current Government.

Abel said this will also identify what areas the Government can improve in terms of prioritising basic infrastructure across the country.

The Planning Minister said development guidelines are always planned out and successive ruling Governments should continue to invest in those areas to improve service delivery and help the poor Human Index report for the country.

Minister Abel told EMTV News that results may vary given the drop in world oil prices, however significant development have been made in the country.

For Milne Bay Province, the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey is in its final week while other provinces in the country have successfully completed their week long workshop.

Minister Abel said the survey is critical in making further assessment of the country’s development agenda.

Abel also told EMTV News, it is necessary to identify the position of the country,and what resources can be used in a sustainable manner at the same time addressing the service delivery mechanism.

Abel said the report will be compiled and submitted in the first quarter of 2017 prior to the 2017 General Elections.

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