Infrastructure Committee (IC) – Role and Responsibilities
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation supports the Government’s Infrastructure Committee (IC) by acting as its Secretariat. This means CIIC helps coordinate, assess, and guide important infrastructure decisions that impact the Cook Islands.
The Infrastructure Committee is responsible for making sure public infrastructure investment, such as buildings, utilities, and other essential assets – are well planned, affordable, and deliver real benefits to our communities.
What the Infrastructure Committee does:
- Reviews major projects: Assesses infrastructure proposals from government agencies as part of the national budget process.
- Supports smart decisions: Ensures projects are practical, cost-effective, and provide long-term value.
- Aligns with national priorities: Makes sure investments support the Cook Islands’ development goals, including economic growth, community wellbeing, and climate resilience.
- Engages with stakeholders: Works with government, businesses, and communities to understand needs and gather input.
- Provides oversight: Strengthens project planning by offering independent advice and ensuring proposals are well prepared.
- Manages risks: Checks that financial, environmental, and delivery risks are properly considered and managed.
- Focuses on long-term impact: Prioritises projects that improve services and create lasting benefits for the people of the Cook Islands.
Through this role, CIIC helps ensure that infrastructure investment across the country is coordinated, transparent, and focused on delivering the best outcomes for current and future generations.
The composition of the Infrastructure Committee is as follows:
Chairperson – Michael Henry of Aitutaki (Private sector/community representative)
Vice Chairperson – Karopaerangi Ngatoko, Chief of Staff, OPM
Committee members:
Allan Jensen – CEO, CIIC
Garth Henderson – Financial Secretary, MFEM
Sam Brown – Private sector/community representative
Vaipo Mataora – Deputy Secretary, ICI
