Overview
The Nauru Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) outlines the strategic priorities of the Nauruan Government and people of Nauru. The current document, the Nauru Sustainable Development Strategy 2019-2030, is managed by the Planning and Aid Division (PAD). PAD develops an annual report summarising progress against NSDS goals, and maintains the NSDS KPIs.
The NSDS contains 24 goals across 4 sectors:
- Economic Sector
- Social and Community Sector
- Infrastructure Sector
- Cross-Cutting Sectors
Implementing the NSDS. Every organisation should use the NSDS as their basis for strategic planning and budget development. Donors should also use the KPIs to ensure their support to Nauru meets Nauru’s strategic priorities.
Previous NSDS versions
NSDS KPIs
The NSDS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help monitor progress towards Nauru’s NSDS Goals. There are 133 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the 24 NSDS goals. The KPIs include annual targets and a 2030 target. The annual targets are updated each year.
| Econ Goal | No. of KPI | Social Goal | No. of KPI | Infra Goal | No. of KPI | Cross Cut Goal | No. of KPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | ||||
| 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 23 | 40 | 44 | 26 (133 total) |
Organisations with responsibility for an NSDS KPI must plan activities to meet the KPI targets, and seek funding for those activities. A summary of the NSDS KPI system can be found in the following flyer.
NSDS Annual Report
NSDS KPI progress is monitored in an NSDS Annual Report, which is approved by the Cabinet of the Republic of Nauru. The report outlines whether targets were met, and where targets were not achieved, the support required to improve progress to meet 2030 KPI targets. Government Departments use the report’s recommendations to guide their planning and budgeting activities. Donors are encouraged to use the report when planning their programs with Nauru, to ensure support is directed to the areas of greatest need and strategic importance.
- 2025-26 NSDS Annual Report
- 2024-25 NSDS Annual Report
- 2023-24 NSDS Annual Report
- 2022-23 NSDS Annual Report
- 2021-22 NSDS Annual Report
NSDS Committee
The NSDS Committee came into force in June 2022, and undertakes the following roles:
- monitors progress towards the NSDS KPIs
- endorses revised KPIs and KPI targets
- harmonises donor and Government of Nauru support in furtherance of NSDS goals and provides input to donor programming and regional strategies and plans to ensure donor support aligns with NSDS priorities
- oversees sector plans, and
- completes partial and full reviews of the NSDS.
Each NSDS Sector (Economic, Social, Infrastructure and Cross-Cutting) is represented by Secretary-level Departmental representatives. While external representatives may be called to present to the Committee or may request to brief the Committee, only Government of Nauru Departmental Secretaries may be members of the Committee. The NSDS Committee replaces the former National Development Planning Committee.
The NSDS Committee is supported by two sub-committees — the Economic Sector Sub-Committee and the Infrastructure Sector Sub-Committee.
The primary objective of the Economic Sector Committee is to ensure holistic oversight of the economic sector and encourage innovative and comprehensive proposals to enhance Nauru’s revenue base and economic and financial management. This committee is responsible for considering pertinent economic and financial issues and providing proposals for the NSDS Committee to consider submitting to the Government. The Committee also monitors sector KPI progress and provides input to relevant strategies, plans and programs.
The primary objective of the Infrastructure Sector Committee is to ensure effective planning, execution, and management of infrastructure projects — evaluating the current state of infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement, and proposing strategies to enhance infrastructure within Government and the community of Nauru. The Committee also monitors sector KPI progress and provides input to relevant strategies, plans and programs.
Contacts
Mr Samuel Grundler
Deputy Secretary PAD
Planning and Aid Division
Department of Finance
Government Offices
Yaren District
Nauru