Citizen’s Budget Guide

VANGO proudly presents the Citizens Budget Guide, a vital resource for the people of Vanuatu.

This comprehensive guide simplifies the national budget, providing residents with clear insights into its formulation and the government’s spending priorities. By empowering citizens to actively participate in budget planning discussions, this guide encourages transparency, accountability, and advocacy on critical issues such as education, healthcare, unemployment, and transport connectivity.

Developed by VANGO with support from UNDP, PIANGO, and the European Union, this guide aspires to enhance accountability and inspire robust community engagement in shaping the future of Vanuatu. With this tool, citizens are equipped to take an active role in governance, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are prioritized.

Facility Aiding Locally-Led Engagement (FALE) Vanuatu Progress Report

This report offers an overview of the early progress made by the Facility Aiding Locally-Led (FALE) Vanuatu initiative and highlights potential strategic directions for its future. Launched in May 2023 under the Vanuatu Association of NGOs, this initiative seeks to strengthen community resilience by providing effective locally-led solutions to the socio-cultural and environmental challenges faced in Vanuatu. It marks a significant departure from traditional disaster response and resilience approaches in the region, aiming to empower local communities by transferring more power and resources to them.