The Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development, and Statistics (Ministry) is pleased to report progress in the formulation of Fiji’s new National Development Plan (NDP).
Post the successful completion of close to 30 consultation meetings with various Government Ministries, departments and agencies, the ministry is now transitioning into the next critical phase.
These initial consultations have laid a robust foundation for the development of a preliminary draft of the NDP.
Key developments:
i) The ministry is collaboratively working with stakeholders met during the consultation phase to draft an initial version of the NDP.
ii) This preliminary draft will take a bottom-up approach, ensuring thorough and inclusive consultation across both public and private sectors.
iii) The NDP is being designed to be a comprehensive, participatory, and consultative document that reflects a wide array of perspectives and expert insights.
As we advance, the Ministry will be re-convening the twelve (12) Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) soon, initially established during the 2023 National Economic Summit. The TWGs will play a crucial role in refining the draft and ensuring it aligns with Fiji’s commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addresses contemporary global challenges.
This phase of the process underscores our commitment to a participatory approach, ensuring the NDP is reflective of the diverse voices and needs of all Fijians. The plan aims to be more than a roadmap for development; it seeks to embody the collective aspirations of our nation, fostering sustainable growth, social equity, and environmental stewardship.
Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder has reaffirmed to a transparent and collaborative process in finalising the NDP.
He said that we are dedicated to crafting a plan that not only charts Fiji’s developmental journey but also positions the nation to efficiently harness its resources and face emerging global challenges.
The final NDP, once completed, will undergo rigorous consultations with both public and private sectors before its official launch and implementation, ensuring it is a plan by the people, for the people.
The expected timeline for the completion of the new National Development Plan is May/June 2024 with a nationwide consultation planned for February 2024.
