Department of Urban Affairs and Planning

The DUAP is beginning the process of drafting a National Housing Policy!!

Baseline interviews with Goverment Agencies and Private Sectors are currently underway to collect available information related to housing in Vanuatu.

Join us from 10am tomorrow, Friday 19th October at Man Ples market and hear about the Multipurpose Evacuation Shelters being built in the GPV area! There will be music, entertainment and interesting talks from a variety of stakeholders!
See you there!

National Building Code Review and Upgrade!

The Vanuatu National Building Code is in the process of review since its last review in the year 2000. The Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) in collaboration with the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning along with the PWD have started this journey this week by grouping relevant government agencies and private sectors to a workshop on Monday 14th October 2024 at the Ramada to get feedbacks and way forwards on the review of this NBC.

The purpose of of this review is that the code since its last review in 2000 might have some parts that may be outdated with technology advancement, climate change, weather pattern and other related factors that could hinder the code and those using it.

The PRIF has engaged a few consultants from overseas and few local consultants who are technical in areas of mechnaical, electricity, structural, legal and water and sanitation aspects that will work with the two Ministries to review the NBC.

Join us from 9am tomorrow, Friday 4th October down at Seafront and hear about the Multipurpose Evacuation Shelters being built in the GPV area! There will be music, entertainment and interesting talks from a variety of stakeholders!

See you there!

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Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu

Campaign on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate change. Creating a Resilient Port Vila.

Congradulations Mr. Jeffrey Kaitip on this achievemnent as the new DUAP Director!

The Acting Secretary of the Vanuatu Office Of The Public Service Commission Mr. Jonathan Iavere hemi officially handem ova Letter of Appointment long Mr Jeffery Kaitip olsem Director Proper blong Department of Urban Affairs and Planning under long Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu , tedei 20 Mei 2024.
Mr Kaitip e bin stap olsem Acting Director since 22nd November 2022. Mr.Iavere e talem se Pablik Sevis Komisen hemi Appointem Mr Kaitip folem longtime experience blong hem long position ia mo qualifications blong hem. MO PSC e g*t trust se Mr Kaitip Bai hemi perform ol duties and responsibilities blong hem to the highest level.
Congratulations Mr Jeffery Kaitip long appointment blong yu 🤝