Our Vision

 A safe and integrated transport infrastructure network for a prosperous Vanuatu.

Our Mission

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) aims to ensure the prosperity of all people of Vanuatu. It will provide the high-quality infrastructure and services needed to support the country’s economic and social development.

In pursuing this mission, the Ministry will:

• Maintain and upgrade transport networks to serve all rural and urban communities through inclusive and effective partnerships.
• Implement safety and security systems in compliance with Vanuatu laws and

international conventions.

• Provide leadership, governance and the necessary legal framework to ensure effective infrastructure development.
• Utilize resources and assets efficiently while adhering to principles of accountability and transparency.

Values

• Service and Equity: We are here to serve the people of Vanuatu fairly

and equitably

• Partnership: We work in partnership with our stakeholders in all our activities, projects, programs, and services
• Teamwork and Collaboration: We work together as a team and share

a common vision

• Professionalism: We conduct ourselves and perform our duties in a professional and competent manner
• Transparency and Accountability: We accept that we will be held

responsible and accountable for our actions

• Compliance: We will work in accordance with established laws, standard operating procedures, policies, ethics, and corporate decisions and priorities
• Innovation and Adaptability: We will be responsive to change and adaptive to innovations in continuously improving the way we work

Our Corporate Goals

 Goal A legal framework that provides clear rules governing

infrastructure development and operations

• Goal An environment that allows people to perform effectively
• Goal Infrastructure networks and operations that serve people

safely, securely and efficiently

• Goal Maximum benefits to communities through coordination and partnerships

A comprehensive governance framework to govern the development and management of a safe and fit-for purpose infrastructure network

• The Public Works Department will change from an operator of road assets to become a manager of road networks. It will continue to develop policies, strategies, and frameworks to support this paradigm shift. In addition to roads, it will be responsible for managing the maintenance of provincial airfields and buildings in support of related

POLICY OBJECTIVES

The policy objectives provide overarching guidance to all of the Ministry’s inclusivity activities.

It is the policy of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities that it should:

• strive to be a workplace that is inclusive, diverse and fair for all employees, contractors, volunteers and ensures access and equity in employment, training and promotion opportunities
• endeavor to provide the highest possible level of service to the community and to ensure that all working activities are delivered keeping in mind the need to provide accessible and inclusive services to the Vanuatu population
• acknowledge that everyone should have equal opportunities to participate effectively regardless of age, gender, culture, race, economic circumstance, disability, religion, family responsibilities
• aim to increase opportunities for people, especially disadvantaged groups, to engage in all aspects of the community and to work their way to a better life by developing policies and programs that can support individuals to do this
• encourage all employees to develop their skills with barriers faced by specific groups identified and action taken to address them.