The three-year project supports the Government of Palau in strengthening governance capacities at local state government levels and national capacity within the Ministry of State's Bureau of Domestic Affairs in delivering services and maintaining relationships with state governments administrations (Executive Legislative). 

The project is providing technical expertise and carrying out specialised training activities, producing and delivering relevant tools and guidance documents (such as standard operating procedures) to enable smooth operations around state finance, local governance, administration and human resource management.

Additionally, the project will also support harmonisation of national and state laws through strengthening legislative and record management capacities at both state and national government levels. 

What we do

The project is working on the following priorities: 

• Enhance the capacities of four states (Executive and Legislative branches) to plan and manage public resources and deliver basic services to their constituencies 
• Enhance the capacities of the Ministry of State (Bureau of Domestic Affairs) to support state governments and facilitate relations and operations between central administrations, the Senate, the House of Delegates and state governments. 
• Increase the understanding local residents from four states, including youth and women, of central and local government roles and responsibilities and participate actively in local decision-making and oversight. 

Related documents

• Fast Facts
• Hatohobei State: Governance Clinics for Citizens Report
• Melekeok State: Governance Clinics for Citizens Report
• Report: UNDP Training LGS Workshop on Public Financial Management for the 5 Pilot States, 25 - 29 June 2018