The Vanua of Naivirourou, also known as Vuci Village in Tokatoka Tailevu, has crafted a strategic plan for the years 2024 to 2028 aimed at enhancing resilience within the village and strengthening traditional leadership to promote empowerment and prosperity.
Joji Butadroka, Secretary and Board Member, highlighted the significance of implementing a bottom-up approach to development, aligning with the government’s initiatives to decentralize decision-making processes. This plan builds upon the experiences gained during previous challenges, including natural disasters such as cyclones and floods, along with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The five-year plan aims to reassess traditional leadership structures, focusing on creating a community that is compassionate, empowered, and forward-thinking. Tui Vuci, Ratu George Kavoronavatu Bakosi, shared that the strategic plan places a strong emphasis on economic empowerment.
Discussions between community leaders and the government center around identifying specific local needs, ensuring that assistance and resources are effectively allocated. Both leaders underscored the necessity of nurturing local initiatives and effectively utilizing natural resources as pivotal aspects for economic growth and sustainable development in the Tailevu region.
This strategic approach indicates a hopeful future for Vuci Village, as the community works together to build resilience and drive economic progress. By focusing on empowerment and utilizing local resources, Vuci Village is taking significant steps towards a sustainable and prosperous future.
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