RDS Steering Group Membership

The membership of the RDS Steering Group includes the two Members of Legislative Assembly who hold the RDS portfolio, the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government (FIG), the Managing Director of FIDC, the FIG Head of Policy, the FIG Senior Agricultural Advisor, and up to four Camp representatives.

The current members are:

RDS Steering Group Terms of Reference

1. The RDSSG will have strong commitment to the achieving the RDS Vision.

2. The RDSSG will be responsible for the production of an annual RDS Action Plan and will ensure alignment between the RDS strategy and the RDS Action Plan.

3. The RDSSG will achieve the RDS strategic objectives through the delivery of the RDS Action Plan. The delivery of the Action Plan will reflect the RDS Priorities of Business, Workforce, Services, Infrastructure and Environment.

4. The delivery of the RDS Action Plan will be aligned with the RDS’s 4 guiding principles:

•       Community engagement and ownership
•       Joined up working across the public sector
•       Positive and effective integration with the EDS
•       Growth Poles (REZ's)

1. The RDSSG will be responsible for recommending budgetary strategy and monitoring risks.

2. The RDSSG will be responsible for submitting projects for draw down approval to either the Head of Policy or the Chief Executive.

3. The RDSSG will be responsible for the annual review of the RDS and the delivery of an annual report.

4. The RDS will be proactive and dynamic. The RDSSG will help to identify threats and/or hurdles to the delivery of the RDS under the Priority areas and contribute to problem solving.

5. The RDSSG will provide a support structure for the  FIDC Development Team in terms of problem solving and conflict resolution as and when required.

For more information on the workings of the RDS Steering Group, please contact the contact FIDC Development Team on

+500 27211 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.