The Vanua of Naivirourou, or Vuci Village, located in Tokatoka Tailevu, has crafted a strategic plan for the years 2024 to 2028 aimed at enhancing resilience within the community and strengthening its traditional leadership structure for greater empowerment and prosperity.
Joji Butadroka, the Secretary and Board Member, highlighted the necessity of adopting a bottom-up approach to development, which mirrors the government’s recent initiatives to decentralize decision-making processes. He noted that the village’s first strategic plan served as a valuable learning experience in addressing various challenges, including the impacts from cyclones, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The five-year plan aims to reassess traditional leadership styles to be more people-centered, fostering a community that is empowered, compassionate, and forward-thinking. Tui Vuci, Ratu George Kavoronavatu Bakosi, resonated with this vision, emphasizing the strategic plan’s strong focus on economic empowerment.
Discussions with the government will ensure that the specific needs of Vuci Village are met effectively, facilitating a targeted allocation of resources. Both Butadroka and Bakosi reiterated the importance of promoting local initiatives and leveraging natural resources to drive economic growth and sustainable development in the Tailevu region.
This collaborative approach reflects a hopeful future for the village, where empowerment and resilience can pave the way for a prosperous community, enhancing the quality of life for its residents in the years to come.
In summary, Vuci Village is proactively setting the stage for a brighter future with a strategic focus on resilient leadership and sustainable economic development that could serve as a model for other communities facing similar challenges.
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