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National e-commerce strategy — measures (2025–2030)
1. POLICY FRAMEWORK & INSTITUTIONAL COORDINATION
1.1 Strengthened visibility and integration of e-commerce principles and strategic approaches within the national development agenda.
Measures Priority Lead implementation and support Indicator Baseline (2022) Sponsor / funded by Status

1.1.1

"Measure 1.1.1 Establish a formal governance framework to coordinate NECS implementation and guide overall eCommerce development.

• Adapt the terms of reference of the National E-commerce Steering Committee to include responsibility for coordinating the overall implementation of NECS.

• Establish an EIU within MCILI to run day-to-day operational management related to NECS implementation.

• Establish an e-commerce private sector working group with representation from sector and business associations, consumer associations and provincial representatives"

 High MCA, MCILI "Operational status:
E-commerce development unit
E-commerce private sector working group"		 SIG 80%

1.1.2

"Measure 1.1.2 Integrate e-commerce into the agenda of the donor coordination team and ensure regular updates are provided by the National E-commerce Steering Committee."


 Medium E-commerce Steering Committee, donor coordination team In Progress

1.1.3

"Measure 1.1.3 Ensure that sector development initiatives and strategies with a market-side component, as well as sector-specific digital transformation initiatives, include e-commerce components.


This can be achieved by including pertinent requirements in the project approval process. Sensitize line ministries and donors on this requirement."
 Medium MCILI, donor coordination team
1.2 The institutional capacities and coordination of key line ministries, technical agencies and the private sector are increased, as well as PPD between them.
Measures Priority Lead implementation and support Indicator Baseline (2022) Sponsor / funded by Status

1.2.1

Measure 1.2.1 Establish clear and formal working arrangements via a memorandum of understanding or other mechanism between the NECS governance framework and other relevant institutions.

 High MCILI, MCA, PMO

Measure 1.2.2

Maintain regular coordination with the Pacific e-commerce committee (proposed in PRES) to ensure Solomon Islands benefits and contributes to regional sector growth.


 Medium E-commerce Steering Committee