Collegial government plans to further reform New Caledonia in three phases

Reforming systems that no longer work and breaking up administrative and institutional shuffles are the goals set by the New Caledonian government. Travel to Tonga for Pacific Islands ForumThe “S2R” program involves all political components, pro-independence and non-independence groups.

S2R is an abbreviation for “security” in the short term, “reconstruction” in the medium term, and “rebuilding” in the future.

The plan also meets the requirements of the State, which makes structural aid conditional on reforms. For members of the Government, this is even a complete reform of the New Caledonian system, bringing about a paradigm shift. “We need collaboration to work and we need the participation of all of civil society.”Christopher Gygès, the government member responsible for energy and digital transformation, insisted. “We need to carry out fundamental reforms in New Caledonia in order to work on security in the short term and to reform and rebuild in the medium and long term. What has happened is very serious, security must be restored and we must put in place an institutional framework. An economic framework that is future-oriented and attractive for our territory.”

The current economic and social model, institutions and social models are being questioned. The government believes that the status quo in the transport, energy, health and pension sectors can no longer be maintained. Therefore, its members are consulting widely with elected officials and civil society.

From Thursday morning until September 29, a questionnaire will be posted on the government website. All people are invited to express their opinions and make suggestions. Those selected will be included in the government plan. Finally, the meeting will be held at the end of September.

The deadline is short and must coincide with the National Assembly’s vote on the budget. The state is a major player in the S2R program. “Absolute urgency is an extreme necessity and need for all Caledonian institutions to complete the 2024 fiscal year.”Yannick Slamet, the government member responsible for the budget and social accounts, gave details of this. ”It’s painful for everyone, but we have no choice.”

You have to be prepared to make sacrifices, and I think it will be a terrible experience, but it is necessary.

Yannick Slamet, Government Member in charge of Budget and Finance

Yannick Slamet, member of the government responsible for the budget and social accounts, was a guest on Radio News, Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He gave a detailed outline of the plan. He responded to Medriko Peteisi.