# Solomon Islands governance and fiscal reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/solomon-islands-governance-and-fiscal-reforms > Updated: 2026-10-27T04:23:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Solomon Islands has undertaken several initiatives aimed at strengthening public administration and financial oversight. In late 2026, a delegation of government officials completed a three-and-a-half-week seminar in China hosted by the International Economic Cooperation Center of Fujian Province. The training focused on public affairs, governance, policy development, and public-sector reform. Concurrently, the government introduced the Public Financial Management (Grants) Regulations 2026 to improve the oversight of approximately $490 million in government-funded grants. Enacted by the Minister for Finance and Treasury, these regulations address regulatory gaps identified by the Office of the Auditor-General regarding the Economic Stimulus Package. The new framework establishes a six-stage lifecycle for grants to prevent fragmented administration and unaccounted funds as part of a broader reform agenda intended to achieve operational maturity by 2028. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Solomon Islands introduces new regulations for $490 million in grants The Solomon Islands has implemented interim regulations to oversee $490 million in grants, addressing audit gaps and fragmented administration to improve public financial management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solomon-islands-introduces-new-regulations-for-490-million-in-grants ### 2026-10-05: Solomon Islands officials complete public sector training in China Solomon Islands government officials completed a three-and-a-half-week capacity-building seminar in China focused on public administration, governance, and economic development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solomon-islands-officials-complete-public-sector-training-in-china --- Cite as: Solomon Islands governance and fiscal reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/solomon-islands-governance-and-fiscal-reforms