Veterans Affairs launches Corporate Plan to guide support for Veterans and Nation-Building
The ABG Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its Corporate Plan, setting out a strategic roadmap to strengthen support for veterans and positioning them at the centre of Bougainville's nation-building agenda.
The Corporate Plan was officially launched during Bougainville Foundation Day celebrations at Hutjena Oval in Buka this week, by Minister for Veterans Affairs, Hon. Linus Dakei Jnr.
Speaking during the launch, Minister Dakei said the Corporate Plan represented a commitment by the Toroama–Masatt Government to ensure veterans remain active and valued contributors to Bougainville's development and future aspirations.
"The Department of Veterans Affairs carries one of our most important responsibilities: to honour the legacy of our veterans and to ensure that they remain active, respected, and valued participants in the progress of our nation," Minister Dakei said.
The Minister said the Corporate Plan provides a clear framework for how the Department will deliver services, strengthen partnerships and support veterans as Bougainville advances its long-term development and independence readiness objectives.
The launch also highlighted the significant progress made since the reinstatement of the Ministry and Department of Veterans Affairs in 2025.
Minister Dakei described the Corporate Plan as more than a strategic document, stating that it serves as a covenant between the government and the men and women who made sacrifices during Bougainville's struggle.
The Corporate Plan aligns with the Bougainville Integrated Strategic Development Plan (BISDP) and Bougainville Vision 2052, ensuring that veterans remain integrated into the broader development agenda of the ABG.
Key priorities outlined in the plan include rehabilitation and wellbeing support for veterans, efforts to locate and account for missing persons, economic empowerment initiatives, support for veteran families, and strengthened governance and service delivery systems.
The plan also provides a pathway for building stronger institutional partnerships and improving coordination with the Bougainville Veterans Federation and other stakeholders to deliver services more effectively.
"As your Minister, I want you to know that your government recognises your service, values your contribution, and remains committed to working alongside you as partners in building our future," Minister Dakei said.
Minister Dakei acknowledged the support of the Vice President, the Office of the Chief Secretary, the Department of Finance, the Department of Personnel Management and Administrative Services, and other government agencies that contributed to the development of the Corporate Plan.
He said the successful implementation of the plan would require a whole-of-government approach and continued collaboration with veterans and communities throughout Bougainville.
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