DEPUTY Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says the Government is looking at automating all its processes.
He told those present at the Pacific Islands Investment Forum Workshop in Nadi recently this would transform the landscape of the country.
“We’ve already started with one project last year, it was called starting a business,” Mr Kamikamica said.
“And with that project, what it means is when you receive your company registration, you can go and apply for all your regulatory approvals online from your desk, including payment.
“It excites us because this is part of a journey that the country is about to embark on.”
Mr Kamikamica said they would also conduct a building permit approval process this year.
“If you talk about it in the Fijian context, building permit approvals can take one to two years to get done.
“So, what we’re planning, and work has already started, is to automate the whole process.
“We are hoping to bring the timeline of two years down to six months.”
Mr Kamikamica said the country’s infrastructure was also another area of opportunity for Fiji.
“Recent reports from the Water Authority are that there is about $8billion of infrastructure investment required by 2050.
“There are massive requirements in terms of bridges and roads, in the billions as well.”
Michael Nacola (left) meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications Manoa Kamikamica during a break at the Pacific Islands Investment Forum Annual CEO Forum at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Denarau, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH
Damien Beddoes (left) with FNPF Chief Executive Officer Viliame Vodonaivalu has a chart with DPM and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications Manoa Kamikamica during a break at the Pacific Islands Investment Forum Annual CEO Forum at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Denarau, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH
