The overall aim of this thesis is to stress the inadequacy and
inappropriateness of mainstream development models in meeting
the needs of Solomon Islands women. A main argument of the
thesis is that an alternative development model, one which is
gender and culturally specific, is required. The
organisations best suited for implementing a decentralised,
gender and culturally specific and people-centred approach to
development are Non-Government Organisations.
The colonial legacy of growth centred development as followed
by Solomon Islands government has failed to adequately address women's concerns. It is not a matter of adding Solomon
Islands women to development theory or incorporating them
'into' development. Therefore, a fundamental reassessment of
the very foundations of development theory and practice is
required.