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Solomon Islands construction firms and suppliers are better equipped to win Australia’s local infrastructure tenders following a workshop delivered under the Solomon Islands-Australia economic partnership.

This year SIIP marked International Womens Day with a panel discussion on 'Infrastructure Mere - Embrace Equity'. The panel featured electrician Stephanie Siapu, NHA Project Engineer Freda Waki, SIIP Gender Coordinator Ella Ghiro and SIIP Deputy Team Leader Tony Telford. What's it's like to be a woman working in traditional male roles, why is it important for women to be involved in infrastructure and what's their message to women and girls wanting a career in infrastructure? You can watch or  listen now.

Over 80 local building and supply contractors attended the Australian funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program’s (SIIP) second Workforce Skills Series workshop, held in partnership with Solomon Water, designed to lift the quality and competitiveness of the local private sector.

SIIP Skills Series Commences Over 90 local building and supply contractors have attended Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program's (SIIP) first Workforce Skills Series workshop, designed to lift the quality and competitiveness of construction in Solomon Islands.

SIIP proudly presents Workforce Skills Series - free workshops for building, engineering & supply contractors. Tender Preparation Thursday 27 October and Contract Administration Thursday 24 November, 8.00am - 12.30pm.