Vision

 With clear perception and in anticipation to empowering the Provincial Government with infinite access to service delivery to be a socio - economically self-reliant Province. That promotes a conducive working environment and successfully attracts partnerships while at the same time maximizes economic and social gains to local communities through sustainable utilization of its resources, taking into account the people’s welfare, cultural values, Christian values and traditional respect for the environment. Resilient governance linking to decentralization for a vibrant, safe and secure Provincial Government and its population

Mission

To provide avenues for all actively involve and participate to developing a secured, strong and healthy Province with emphasis on establishing partnership and new trade links within and outside the province taking into consideration: Christian principals, Cultural and traditional values, Gender equity and Respect for biodiversity (Environment).  In the end focusing on “Bringing the Government closer to the People”.

Aims and Objectives

• To continue support in implementing the decentralization plan of the Vanuatu government.
• To Coordinate and implement community baseline projects in all 10 Area Councils through ACs & AAs in collaboration with Key Stakeholders.
• To Develop and Strengthen Governance institution and system for better service delivery to the people of MALAMPA .
• To Develop approaches that is in consistent with financial resources for MALAMPA Provincial Government Council.
• To continue support for a resilient governance linking to decentralization for a vibrant, safe and secure Provincial Government and its population.
• To Develop strong partnership with all Provincial Stakeholders to achieve common plans within Malampa Provincial Government.

Vanuatu is a unitary state with three levels of government – the Central Government, Provincial Council and Area Councils. Provincial councils are established by virtue of the provisions of the Local Government Act, the Decentralization Act and Physical Planning Act. The Vanuatu Constitution also provides for a decentralized system of government. 

The Malampa Provincial Government Council (MPGC) has continued to emphasize the importance and centrality of traditional governance (custom) to a happy and harmonious co-existence in the province. The illustration below shows the different levels and relationships between them at provincial level.

The MPGC consists of Malekula, Ambrym and Paama Island and the Headquarter is located at Lakatoro, Malekula.