Nonso NwachukwuNONSO NWACHUKWUNDC · Nigeria Democratic CongressNnewi South IAnambra State House of Assembly

Foundations

Policy Principles

The ten principles underpinning every bill, policy and framework in the Nnewi South economic-development programme.

  1. 1

    Economic Opportunity

    Government should broaden access to economic opportunity.

  2. 2

    Productive Markets

    Markets should reward innovation, work and enterprise.

  3. 3

    Strong Institutions

    Institutions must be transparent, predictable and accountable.

  4. 4

    Public-Interest Infrastructure

    Infrastructure should support real economic activity.

  5. 5

    Skills Before Dependency

    Build productive capabilities rather than permanent dependency.

  6. 6

    Regional Economic Empowerment

    Communities should have greater capacity to influence their economic future.

  7. 7

    Private Enterprise

    Government creates the environment; businesses create wealth and employment.

  8. 8

    Evidence-Based Policy

    Public policy should be based on data rather than slogans.

  9. 9

    Intergenerational Development

    Infrastructure and institutions should serve future generations.

  10. 10

    Transparency

    Citizens should be able to see proposed laws, policies, budgets, milestones and outcomes.