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The KDP 2016-19 is the guide for formulating policies and programs to advance inclusive economic development in Kiribati.

Kiribati communications strategy for Climate Change.

Waste management is both a threat and an opportunity. Poor waste management can degrade our environment and erode our economy. Just as importantly, it can reduce the communities’ desire to be involved in creating a better Kiribati for our next generation. As we have seen from our recycling program, good waste management can also generate employment and economic activity while cleaning up the islands. Waste is truly a sustainable development issue involving environment, economy and social issues.

The Republic of Kiribati is made up of three main island groups: The Gilbert, Phoenix and Line Islands and one isolated raised limestone island, Banaba (Ocean Island). The climate of Kiribati is hot and humid year round. This tropical climate is closely related to the temperature of the oceans surrounding the atolls and small islands. However its seasonal rainfall is highly variable from year to year, mostly due to the El Ninõ Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

Preparation and formulation of the Kiribati Development Plan (KDP) 2012-2015 has been carefully thought out to bring greater improvements by learning the important lessons from the past KDPs including the use of different and workable approaches. The formulation of the new KDP is based on the review of the former KDP and a ‘partnership’ approach which involves extensive consultations, meetings and discussions with all key stakeholders in identifying national, ministries’ and sectoral issues including proposed strategies in addressing the identified issues. The review of findings from each KPA group was presented in the KDP 2008-2011 Review Workshop held in March 2011.

The Republic of Kiribati is located at the center of the Pacific Ocean. The Phoenix Islands are in the center of the Republic of Kiribati between the Line Islands to the east and the Gilbert Islands to the west. The Phoenix Islands are composed of eight islands. These include: Abariringa, Birnie, Enderbury, Manra, McKean, Nikumaroro, Orona, and Rawaki. The Phoenix Islands have been known by a variety of names over the years.