Thursday, March 09, 2006

IWD 2006 media | SOLOMONS

Solomon women want consultation over development
Posted at 01:40 on 09 March, 2006 UTC
Radio New Zealand International

The National Council of Women in Solomon Islands says a lack of consultation over developments is a major election issue for women.

The council’s president Hilda Kari says she welcomes women standing for next month’s election to raise women’s issues.

She says many women are concerned about an increasing number of big developments in the provinces that are given the go-ahead without proper consultation.

Hilda Kari says villages suffer dramatic side-effects to everyday life and benefits of the development often doesn’t go to them.

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