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LAW REFORM. The notion of an active ecclesiastical movement for peacebuilding in the country requires not only the political will and recognition of the Government but an enabling legal environment conducive to progressing the work of the churches. While the churches maintained their independency, they also operate under the legal system of the country. It has been apparent that the churches have faced challenges with the legal framework of the country. A call to revise and reform the existing laws to accommodating the needs of the churches is a worthwhile endeavour to explore. KPA 2: HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Solomon Islands have experienced population increase representing an average of 26.3% or 106,828 people. This population increase represents an average annual growth rate of 2.3% per year.12 The growth of membership and expansion of the churches puts more pressure to the management and administration aspects. Such alarming growth rate also demands increase of church infrastructures and facilities, financial and human resource needs. The churches require adequate human resources to meet the current demands of the churches.
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LAW REFORM. OUTCOME 1: Laws and policies are conducive to Churches for the effective delivery of ecclesiastical services. Strategic Objective Strategies

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