Between November 2021 and March 2022 the Communities of Erakor Bridge, Mele and Pango provided some feedback and inputs to the idea of reestablish the Vanuatu Cycling Federation.
After the consultation, ideas were put together in a draft “Vanuatu Cycling Federation Strategic Plan”.
This plan is now used to approach stakeholders and request further inputs.
The Vanuatu Police Force, Traffic Unit and Crime Prevention and Community Policing have already actively supported the idea of promoting bicycles in Vanuatu.
The Ministry of Education and Training and Ministry of Infrastructure were contacted and are still waiting for a meeting opportunity.
Vanuatu Tourism Office and Ministry of Health are also considered stakeholders of the VCF Strategic Plan.
VANUATU CYCLING FEDERATION
STRATEGIC PLAN
The health, environmental, and economic benefits of cycling should be a significant factor driving sustainable development decisions and policy development by the public sector, particularly in countries directly affected by climate change. Many countries recognize the benefits of cycling to school and work with many other reasons than the considerable savings to the family budgets. We can expect the growth of the bicycle market, including new green jobs opportunities associated with bicycle maintenance. Bicycles are highly economical, energy efficient, do not consume fuel, are environmentally sustainable and do not contribute to air or noise pollution.
Cycling is a fantastic activity for individuals of any age, it stimulates and improves the heart, lungs and blood circulation, reduces risks of cardiovascular diseases, strengthens the muscles, it is great for mental health, and increases brain oxygenation and is also a stress reliever. Cyclists often recognize and greet each other while riding in the streets, providing a rewarding sense of community, particularly in urban set ups. where people are tendentially ‘too busy’, distracted and too focused on themselves.
The strong sense of camaraderie between cyclists often prompts the formation of small groups of cyclists who ride together. Most cycling groups simply need a meeting point and are easy to manage.
Vanuatu Cycling Federation (VCF) has a role to play by facilitating the implementation of opportunities for cyclists, encouraging the development of this sport and by organizing formal competitions. Vanuatu has a promising cycling future, if well managed by authorities and communities.
Oceania Cycling Confederation Pacific Development Strategy November 2021
VCF Strategic Plan is consistent and aligned with the Oceania Cycling Confederation Pacific Development Strategy update (November 2021).
VCF, will be focusing on grassroots development, by engaging with communities in different islands, increasing of members of the cycling federation, promoting capacity building of the members and increasing the availability and access to equipment (including tools and maintenance training). Developing local rides and racing events to support the identification of athletes, as a starting point of a development of a pathway for Vanuatu’s athletes is also a priority to enable Vanuatu to compete in regional and international competitions.
The Vanuatu Cycling Federation Strategic Plan fits with the Vanuatu’s way of living, promotes social and environmental protection towards improving community wellbeing, youth opportunities, use of smart energy efficient, low cost, neutral greenhouse gas emissions mean of transport easy to be locally maintained and promoted as a way of mobility to commute within communities: from home to school, work or markets. The bicycle helps to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), contributes in the improvement of physical and mental health, while allowing individuals autonomy.
This plan contributes for the multiple goals of the Vanuatu People’s Plan 2030 or the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP)
Vanuatu’s National Sustainable Development Plan
Pilar 1 Society
Education
SOC 2.1 Ensure every child, regardless of gender, location, educational needs or circumstances has access to the education system
In rural areas, schools, churches, markets and other services are often located near the mid distance between small villages to allow a fair share walking distance between population of multiple villages. People generally walk as a mean of commuting. Alternatively, use expensive and energy inefficient public transport, with environmental negative consequences to the climate, air, land, and water.
There is anecdotal evidence that suggests that the use of bicycles increases school attendance by assisting to overcome physical distances, financial and other social barriers to access to school.
Bicycles can make a difference for girls and young women[1], if the community understands the simple fact that girls have the same capacity as boys to ride a bicycle.
Despite the need for a considerable social change in the way the Vanuatu’s society perceives use of bicycles by girls and women, it is important to encourage the safe use of bicycles by girls and women. Studies demonstrate that use of bicycles can decrease dropouts, absenteeism, and improve students and teachers’ punctuality in schools, or workers in the workplace.
Health
SOC 3.2 Reduce the incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, are the leading cause of mortality in the world. This invisible epidemic is an under-appreciated cause of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries.
NCDs have a direct impact in the life expectancy: a person in Vanuatu will be likely to live 3 years less than a person in Solomon Islands, 7 years less than a person in New Caledonia, 13 years less than an Australian and 16 years less than a person in Monaco[2]. Cyclists, as other individuals dedicated to sports, can play a role as exemplary citizens in the society and advocate for a healthier lifestyle.
SOC 3.3 Promote healthy lifestyle choices and health seeking behavior to improve population health and well-being
The process of becoming a cyclist is often accompanied by an individual growth followed with a preference for a healthier diet, electing fresh and local food as the preferred nutrition. The individual’s increased interest in maintaining good health is followed by the eagerness to appreciate living close to the nature. Cyclists are also generally sensible to both health and environment. Promoting clubs and local association of cyclists is a great opportunity to promote healthy behaviors, nutrition awareness to improve community well-being.
Social Inclusion
SOC 4.7 Encourage participation in physical activities and develop a safe and inclusive sports system that serves as a vehicle for community cohesion, education, health, leadership and fair play
The VCF is part of the Oceania Cycling Confederation and a member of the Vanuatu’s National Olympic Committee which embeds the Olympic principles to ensure that sport is promoted without any form of discrimination, promoting sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. Other principles are humanism and universality – Sport belongs to everyone. In all its decisions and actions, the Olympic Movement takes into account the universal impact sport can have on individuals and society placing people at the center of its attention, ensuring that the practice of sport remains a human right; Solidarity – The Olympic Movement is committed to developing programs that together, create a meaningful and comprehensive social response to issues. It can help create an alliance between sport, education and culture.
The promotion of cycling in Vanuatu and sports development have immense potential at the levels of education, health care, economic development and gender equality if well understood by communities, national and local authorities [3].
Security, Peace and Justice
SOC 5.3 Build the institutional capacity of national security forces and ensure they are adequately resourced to meet performance targets
The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) have already acknowledged the fact that the number of bicycles is increasing as a mean of transport in Vanuatu. The traffic unit of VPF have already participated in Bicycle safety awareness activities in the Erakor Bridge Community and the Lycée Français JMG Le Clézio. But VPF can also be an important partner of VCF by adopting some patrolling bicycles. More work needs to be done to review the traffic act and increase awareness of the advantages of using bicycles for patrolling [4], which includes the promotion of a friendlier relation with the community asbicycles can reach areas where vehicles can’t and provide health and environmental advantages to police members.
Photo Luganville in the seventies
Pilar 2 Environment
Blue-Green Economic Growth
ENV 2.3 Promote renewable sources of energy and promote efficient energy use
Cycling is the most energy efficient method of transport, including walking.
“Unlike automobiles, which require fossil fuel, cyclists are fueled by food, a renewable energy resource. The type of food a cyclist eats can affect performance. All of us require water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals to stay healthy” [5]
It is in the interest of the societies to promote cycling, as a the cleanest and the most energy efficient means of transport, while investing in cycling infrastructure will enable a safer and more attractive transition to clean transportation.
ENV 2.4 Reduce waste and pollution through effective waste management and pollution control
Vehicles like trucks, cars, buses not only produce greenhouse gas emissions, but also cause climate change and directly negatively affect the quality of the air we breathe. The pollution from these emissions eventually falls back to the earth and is transported by runoff and groundwater into streams and rivers, lagoons and the Ocean. In Vanuatu, there is limited wastewater treatment and all waste from the roads moves directly to the drinking water reserves and the environment. Bicycles are carbon neutral and have almost no impact on the environment.
Pilar 3 Economy
Improve Infrastructure
ECO 2.1 Increase access to safe, reliable and affordable modern energy services for all that are increasingly generated from renewable sources and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels
Investing in roads with safe bicycle lanes is a great initiative to both increase access to conventional means of transport but also, with a low additional investment, promote the safe use of bicycles, thereby reducing the reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The introduction of a public policy attached to the construction of any new road that promotes safe bicycle lanes would contribute to many aspects of the NSDP’s Economy pilar, namely by increasing access to essential services such as health, education and markets.[6]
The South Santo Road Investment, also known as the Vanuatu Climate Resilient Transport Project (VCRTP), is funded by the World Bank, an organization that advocates for the development of cycling lanes[7] – This presents a unique opportunity to get authorities involved.
ECO 2.6 Provide equitable and affordable access to efficient transport in rural and urban areas
Cycling is the most efficient and affordable mode of transport for both rural and urban areas, if accompanied with good progressive public policy that facilitates its safe use.
ECO 2.8 Establish effective partnerships that facilitate the development of the private sector and rural communities as service suppliers in the provision of transport and the infrastructure sector
The promotion and maintenance of bicycles in rural areas can create opportunities to promote small businesses, locally based in partnership with bigger businesses who may be able to provide tools and spare parts to rural areas.
Strengthen Rural Communities
ECO 3.1 Promote broad-based growth by strengthening linkages between tourism, infrastructure, agriculture and industry in rural areas and diversify the rural economy
ECO 3.2 Deepen the integration of the tourism sector into the rural economy to spread opportunities to rural communities.
Create jobs and business opportunities
ECO 4.4 Improve and expand the range of sustainable tourism products and services throughout Vanuatu and strengthen links to local production
The availability of bicycles able to be used by tourists in rural areas can promote the improvement of the local economy. Improving the safety conditions of the road network to consider movement of bicycles can enable the movement of tourism to remote areas. The partnership with Tourism agents and authorities is fundamental to market bicycle routes and facilitate this process that will create opportunities for expanding the markets for local industries and fresh products.
Vanuatu Cycling Federation Strategic Outcomes:
- Relaunching the Vanuatu Cycling Federation and Grassroots development
Outcome: The community recognises the existence of a National Cycling Federation as an active entity that promotes an increasing interest of communities across Vanuatu to use bicycles to commute, make exercise, recreation or participate in competitions. Community members can receive support, training and awareness from VCF to create and maintain clubs / hubs of cycling development such as building of tracks, bicycle maintenance and management assistance.
- Advocacy on the benefits of bicycles
Outcome: increased number of people interested in cycling and participate in the development of cycling within communities of Vanuatu. National, provincial, and local authorities recognise the importance of bicycle usein the community development, wellbeing, physical and mental health, economy, environment and improvement on access to education as a mean of transport to commute to school. VCF assist authorities such as municipalities, provincial government, police force, ministry of infrastructure, health, education and training sector, and labour to consider the use of bicycles in the implementation of the National Sustainable Development Plan. VCF establish partnerships with public and private entities.
- Promotion and implementation of competitions and identification of athletes
Outcome: Vanuatu has an increased number of regular competitions organized and sponsored by the private and public sector. Athletes are able to receive training, mentoring and assistance by the VCF and communities are supported in the organization of competitions. VCF promotes pathways and opportunities for athletes.
VANUATU CYCLING FEDERATION
STRATEGIC PLAN
The health, environmental, and economic benefits of cycling should be a significant factor driving sustainable development decisions and policy development by the public sector, particularly in countries directly affected by climate change. Many countries recognize the benefits of cycling to school and work with many other reasons than the considerable savings to the family budgets. We can expect the growth of the bicycle market, including new green jobs opportunities associated with bicycle maintenance. Bicycles are highly economical, energy efficient, do not consume fuel, are environmentally sustainable and do not contribute to air or noise pollution.
Cycling is a fantastic activity for individuals of any age, it stimulates and improves the heart, lungs and blood circulation, reduces risks of cardiovascular diseases, strengthens the muscles, it is great for mental health, and increases brain oxygenation and is also a stress reliever. Cyclists often recognize and greet each other while riding in the streets, providing a rewarding sense of community, particularly in urban set ups. where people are tendentially ‘too busy’, distracted and too focused on themselves.
The strong sense of camaraderie between cyclists often prompts the formation of small groups of cyclists who ride together. Most cycling groups simply need a meeting point and are easy to manage.
Vanuatu Cycling Federation (VCF) has a role to play by facilitating the implementation of opportunities for cyclists, encouraging the development of this sport and by organizing formal competitions. Vanuatu has a promising cycling future, if well managed by authorities and communities.
Oceania Cycling Confederation Pacific Development Strategy November 2021
VCF Strategic Plan is consistent and aligned with the Oceania Cycling Confederation Pacific Development Strategy update (November 2021).
VCF, will be focusing on grassroots development, by engaging with communities in different islands, increasing of members of the cycling federation, promoting capacity building of the members and increasing the availability and access to equipment (including tools and maintenance training). Developing local rides and racing events to support the identification of athletes, as a starting point of a development of a pathway for Vanuatu’s athletes is also a priority to enable Vanuatu to compete in regional and international competitions.
The Vanuatu Cycling Federation Strategic Plan fits with the Vanuatu’s way of living, promotes social and environmental protection towards improving community wellbeing, youth opportunities, use of smart energy efficient, low cost, neutral greenhouse gas emissions mean of transport easy to be locally maintained and promoted as a way of mobility to commute within communities: from home to school, work or markets. The bicycle helps to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), contributes in the improvement of physical and mental health, while allowing individuals autonomy.
This plan contributes for the multiple goals of the Vanuatu People’s Plan 2030 or the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP)
Vanuatu’s National Sustainable Development Plan
Pilar 1 Society
Education
SOC 2.1 Ensure every child, regardless of gender, location, educational needs or circumstances has access to the education system
In rural areas, schools, churches, markets and other services are often located near the mid distance between small villages to allow a fair share walking distance between population of multiple villages. People generally walk as a mean of commuting. Alternatively, use expensive and energy inefficient public transport, with environmental negative consequences to the climate, air, land, and water.
There is anecdotal evidence that suggests that the use of bicycles increases school attendance by assisting to overcome physical distances, financial and other social barriers to access to school.
Bicycles can make a difference for girls and young women[1], if the community understands the simple fact that girls have the same capacity as boys to ride a bicycle.
Despite the need for a considerable social change in the way the Vanuatu’s society perceives use of bicycles by girls and women, it is important to encourage the safe use of bicycles by girls and women. Studies demonstrate that use of bicycles can decrease dropouts, absenteeism, and improve students and teachers’ punctuality in schools, or workers in the workplace.
Health
SOC 3.2 Reduce the incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, are the leading cause of mortality in the world. This invisible epidemic is an under-appreciated cause of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries.
NCDs have a direct impact in the life expectancy: a person in Vanuatu will be likely to live 3 years less than a person in Solomon Islands, 7 years less than a person in New Caledonia, 13 years less than an Australian and 16 years less than a person in Monaco[2]. Cyclists, as other individuals dedicated to sports, can play a role as exemplary citizens in the society and advocate for a healthier lifestyle.
SOC 3.3 Promote healthy lifestyle choices and health seeking behavior to improve population health and well-being
The process of becoming a cyclist is often accompanied by an individual growth followed with a preference for a healthier diet, electing fresh and local food as the preferred nutrition. The individual’s increased interest in maintaining good health is followed by the eagerness to appreciate living close to the nature. Cyclists are also generally sensible to both health and environment. Promoting clubs and local association of cyclists is a great opportunity to promote healthy behaviors, nutrition awareness to improve community well-being.
Social Inclusion
SOC 4.7 Encourage participation in physical activities and develop a safe and inclusive sports system that serves as a vehicle for community cohesion, education, health, leadership and fair play
The VCF is part of the Oceania Cycling Confederation and a member of the Vanuatu’s National Olympic Committee which embeds the Olympic principles to ensure that sport is promoted without any form of discrimination, promoting sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. Other principles are humanism and universality – Sport belongs to everyone. In all its decisions and actions, the Olympic Movement takes into account the universal impact sport can have on individuals and society placing people at the center of its attention, ensuring that the practice of sport remains a human right; Solidarity – The Olympic Movement is committed to developing programs that together, create a meaningful and comprehensive social response to issues. It can help create an alliance between sport, education and culture.
The promotion of cycling in Vanuatu and sports development have immense potential at the levels of education, health care, economic development and gender equality if well understood by communities, national and local authorities [3].
Security, Peace and Justice
SOC 5.3 Build the institutional capacity of national security forces and ensure they are adequately resourced to meet performance targets
The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) have already acknowledged the fact that the number of bicycles is increasing as a mean of transport in Vanuatu. The traffic unit of VPF have already participated in Bicycle safety awareness activities in the Erakor Bridge Community and the Lycée Français JMG Le Clézio. But VPF can also be an important partner of VCF by adopting some patrolling bicycles. More work needs to be done to review the traffic act and increase awareness of the advantages of using bicycles for patrolling [4], which includes the promotion of a friendlier relation with the community asbicycles can reach areas where vehicles can’t and provide health and environmental advantages to police members.
Photo Luganville in the seventies
Pilar 2 Environment
Blue-Green Economic Growth
ENV 2.3 Promote renewable sources of energy and promote efficient energy use
Cycling is the most energy efficient method of transport, including walking.
“Unlike automobiles, which require fossil fuel, cyclists are fueled by food, a renewable energy resource. The type of food a cyclist eats can affect performance. All of us require water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals to stay healthy” [5]
It is in the interest of the societies to promote cycling, as a the cleanest and the most energy efficient means of transport, while investing in cycling infrastructure will enable a safer and more attractive transition to clean transportation.
ENV 2.4 Reduce waste and pollution through effective waste management and pollution control
Vehicles like trucks, cars, buses not only produce greenhouse gas emissions, but also cause climate change and directly negatively affect the quality of the air we breathe. The pollution from these emissions eventually falls back to the earth and is transported by runoff and groundwater into streams and rivers, lagoons and the Ocean. In Vanuatu, there is limited wastewater treatment and all waste from the roads moves directly to the drinking water reserves and the environment. Bicycles are carbon neutral and have almost no impact on the environment.
Pilar 3 Economy
Improve Infrastructure
ECO 2.1 Increase access to safe, reliable and affordable modern energy services for all that are increasingly generated from renewable sources and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels
Investing in roads with safe bicycle lanes is a great initiative to both increase access to conventional means of transport but also, with a low additional investment, promote the safe use of bicycles, thereby reducing the reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The introduction of a public policy attached to the construction of any new road that promotes safe bicycle lanes would contribute to many aspects of the NSDP’s Economy pilar, namely by increasing access to essential services such as health, education and markets.[6]
The South Santo Road Investment, also known as the Vanuatu Climate Resilient Transport Project (VCRTP), is funded by the World Bank, an organization that advocates for the development of cycling lanes[7] – This presents a unique opportunity to get authorities involved.
ECO 2.6 Provide equitable and affordable access to efficient transport in rural and urban areas
Cycling is the most efficient and affordable mode of transport for both rural and urban areas, if accompanied with good progressive public policy that facilitates its safe use.
ECO 2.8 Establish effective partnerships that facilitate the development of the private sector and rural communities as service suppliers in the provision of transport and the infrastructure sector
The promotion and maintenance of bicycles in rural areas can create opportunities to promote small businesses, locally based in partnership with bigger businesses who may be able to provide tools and spare parts to rural areas.
Strengthen Rural Communities
ECO 3.1 Promote broad-based growth by strengthening linkages between tourism, infrastructure, agriculture and industry in rural areas and diversify the rural economy
ECO 3.2 Deepen the integration of the tourism sector into the rural economy to spread opportunities to rural communities.
Create jobs and business opportunities
ECO 4.4 Improve and expand the range of sustainable tourism products and services throughout Vanuatu and strengthen links to local production
The availability of bicycles able to be used by tourists in rural areas can promote the improvement of the local economy. Improving the safety conditions of the road network to consider movement of bicycles can enable the movement of tourism to remote areas. The partnership with Tourism agents and authorities is fundamental to market bicycle routes and facilitate this process that will create opportunities for expanding the markets for local industries and fresh products.
Vanuatu Cycling Federation Strategic Outcomes:
- Relaunching the Vanuatu Cycling Federation and Grassroots development
Outcome: The community recognises the existence of a National Cycling Federation as an active entity that promotes an increasing interest of communities across Vanuatu to use bicycles to commute, make exercise, recreation or participate in competitions. Community members can receive support, training and awareness from VCF to create and maintain clubs / hubs of cycling development such as building of tracks, bicycle maintenance and management assistance.
- Advocacy on the benefits of bicycles
Outcome: increased number of people interested in cycling and participate in the development of cycling within communities of Vanuatu. National, provincial, and local authorities recognise the importance of bicycle usein the community development, wellbeing, physical and mental health, economy, environment and improvement on access to education as a mean of transport to commute to school. VCF assist authorities such as municipalities, provincial government, police force, ministry of infrastructure, health, education and training sector, and labour to consider the use of bicycles in the implementation of the National Sustainable Development Plan. VCF establish partnerships with public and private entities.
- Promotion and implementation of competitions and identification of athletes
Outcome: Vanuatu has an increased number of regular competitions organized and sponsored by the private and public sector. Athletes are able to receive training, mentoring and assistance by the VCF and communities are supported in the organization of competitions. VCF promotes pathways and opportunities for athletes.
| Outcome Area 1: Relaunching the Vanuatu Cycling Federation and Grassroots development
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| Outcome statement: The community recognises the existence of a National Cycling Federation as an active entity that promotes an increasing interest of communities across Vanuatu to use bicycles to commute for recreation or participation in competitions. Community members can receive support training and awareness from VCF to create and maintain clubs / hubs of cycling development and engage in activities such as building of bicycle tracks, bicycle maintenance and management assistance.
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| Strategic Alignment:
Pacific Development Strategy (November 2021) VCF Institutional development VCF increase of members Grassroots development Vanuatu People’s Plan / National Sustainable Development Plan Security, Peace and Justice SOC 5.3 Build the institutional capacity of national security forces and ensure they are adequately resourced to meet performance targets |
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| Focus 1: Vanuatu Cycling Federation Institutional Development | |||
| Objectives | Strategies/Actions | Outputs | Key Performance Indicators |
| 1.1. VCF has a Strategic Plan | Strategic plan drafted through consultation approved and disseminated.
VCF constitution reviewed to ensure active membership. |
Strategic Plan approved, disseminated, and implemented
Membership package established and is attractive. |
Plan resourced.
Committee members active and motivated. Members support committee in various communities. |
| 1.2 Increase the VCF membership | Promote VCF constitution, plan, and memberships (website, social media, media, etc.)
Member’s registration system established? |
Number of members increased from various communities and islands
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Number. of VCF members in various communities and islands represented in the membership |
| 1.3 Approval of Strategic Plan and election of executive committee | General Assembly convened (on an annual basis) with representatives from various community bicycle groups
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VCF has a Strategic plan
VCF has an elected committee VCF has policies and processes in place and a communication strategy
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Plan approved
Committed elected Policies approved Communications Strategy prepared. |
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Focus 2: Grassroots development |
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| Objectives | Strategies/Actions | Outputs | Key Performance Indicators |
| 1.1. VCF committee providing continuing support to community leaders | Survey on number of bicycles and athletes | Community hubs / clubs exist and supported | Number of communities engaged
Members identified and supported Number of bicycles identified |
| 1.2. Vanuatu Police Force use bicycles for community policing, crime prevention and traffic support VCF promote safety and use of bicycles
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VPF bicycles are used for patrolling
Communities join VPF in promoting cycling awareness Establish cycling groups and engage VPF to follow riding groups to promote safety awareness
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VPF using bikes
Communities accompanied VPF in community prevention activities VPF & VCF rides awareness in town and communities |
Number of bicycles used by the VPF
Number of joint awareness rides between communities and VPF members |
| 1.3. Identification of Cycling groups and support for their development
(management and maintenance skills development) |
Building of cycling circuits with cycling groups
Support group leaders, provide management tools, provide maintenance tools (online maintenance course provided
Coaching training provided to identified group leaders / recognised bicycle activities promoters within communities
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Circuits identified and regularly used
Build a FB page to announce cycling events Groups are equipped with bikes and tools Group members with access to online maintenance course
Leaders trained in coaching |
Number of cycling, circuits established.
Number of facebook page likes. Groups have systems to maintain bikes Number of members who have completed bicycle maintenance course
Number of members with coaching course |
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| Outcome Area 2: Advocacy on the benefits of bicycles
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| Outcome statement: increased number of people interested in cycling and participate in the development of cycling within communities of Vanuatu. National, provincial, and local authorities recognise the importance of use of bicycles in the community development, promotion of wellbeing, physical and mental health, improvement of the economy and the environment and enhanced access to education by using bicycles as a means of transport to commute to school. VCF assist authorities such as municipalities, provincial government, police, ministry of infrastructure, health, education and training sector, and labour to consider the use of bicycles in the implementation of the National Sustainable Development Plan. VCF establish partnerships with public and private entities.
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| Strategic Alignment:
Pacific Development Strategy (November 2021) VCF Cycling advocacy activities Vanuatu People’s Plan / National Sustainable Development Plan Pilar 2 Environment : Blue-Green Economic Growth ENV 2.3 Promote renewable sources of energy and promote efficient energy use ENV 2.4 Reduce waste and pollution through effective waste management and pollution control Pilar 3 Economy : Improve Infrastructure ECO 2.1 Increase access to safe, reliable and affordable modern energy services for all that are increasingly generated from renewable sources and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels ECO 2.6 Provide equitable and affordable access to efficient transport in rural and urban areas ECO 2.8 Establish effective partnerships that facilitate the development of the private sector and rural communities as service suppliers in the provision of transport and the infrastructure sector Pilar 3 Economy : Strengthen Rural Communities ECO 3.1 Promote broad-based growth by strengthening linkages between tourism, infrastructure, agriculture and industry in rural areas and diversify the rural economy ECO 3.2 Deepen the integration of the tourism sector into the rural economy to spread opportunities to rural communities Create jobs and business opportunities ECO 4.4 Improve and expand the range of sustainable tourism products and services throughout Vanuatu and strengthen links to local production
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| Focus 1: Engagement of partners and establishment of activities | |||
| Objectives | Strategies/Actions | Outputs | Key Performance Indicators |
| 1.1.Advocay/ sensitization on the benefits of promoting bicycles in Vanuatu | Establishment of meetings with authorities | Minutes of meetings
Press releases: Publicity on VCF advocacy activity Activities identified for possible MOU
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Number of meetings
News on media and social media New members supporting VCF |
| 1.2. Influence practical actions from authorities that will create a friendly environment for bicycles | Propose actions to institutions and support them to make significant policy change | Authorities committed to develop policies and actions conducive to cycling development
Partnerships with institutions
Radio programs and discussions with authorities
Sponsorships to VCF activities
Cycling rides for awareness with partners’ representation (Port Vila and Luganville) |
1. VPF community policing and traffic engaged with VCF to develop road safety for bicycles
2. Ministry of Infrastructure accepts a new policy which states that new roads should consider bicycles circulation. 3. Ministry of Health considers use of bicycles to improve physical and mental health 4. Municipality recognises benefits of commuting with bikes and considers cycling as part of greening urban development 5. Ministry of Education recognises benefits of cycling to school. 6. Vanuatu Institute of Technology considers a short-term cycling maintenance course. 7. Entrepreneurs set up first bicycle workshops to assist cycling groups and users.
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| Outcome Area 3: Promotion and implementation of competitions and identification of athletes
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| Outcome statement:
Vanuatu has an increased number of regular competitions organized and sponsored by the private and public sector. Athletes able to receive training, mentoring and assistance by the VCF and communities supported in the organization of competitions. VCF promotes pathway opportunities for athletes. |
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| Strategic Alignment:
Pacific Development Strategy (November 2021) Sports development, identification of athletes and career paths Vanuatu People’s Plan / National Sustainable Development Plan Pilar 1 Society Social Inclusion SOC 4.7 Encourage participation in physical activities and develop a safe and inclusive sports system that serves as a vehicle for community cohesion, education, health, leadership and fair play |
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| Focus 1: Vanuatu Cycling Federation Institutional Development | |||
| Objectives | Strategies/Actions | Outputs | Key Performance Indicators |
| Community leaders are supported to organise local competitions in locally maintained circuits
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Seek sponsorships / partners for VCF to create a ‘competitions fund’
Provision of VCF bikes to identified best performing athlete (right to use VCF property) |
Races implemented
VCF BMX bikes used in competitions |
Number of local races
Number of intercommunity races
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[1] https://healthsojo-africa.org/bicycles-easing-access-to-education/; https://www.villagebicycleproject.org/ ;
[2] https://ourworldindata.org/life-expectancy
[3] https://worldbicyclerelief.org/
[4] https://ipmba.org/blog/comments/10-advantages-of-bicycle-patrol
[5] https://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/humanpower1.html
[6] https://www.dailypost.vu/news/additional-finance-for-south-santo-road-investment/article_e11670bc-21eb-5c2b-8121-fc1f68c72676.html
[7] https://blogs.worldbank.org/transport/crisis-opportunity-how-philippines-built-500km-bike-lanes-less-year
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