Sugar industry stakeholders convened today to review the progress of all government-funded capital projects.
The meeting included the Chief Executives of various sugar industry institutions and aimed to ensure that capital projects are executed efficiently and effectively, following the guidelines set forth in the Capital Grants Manual.
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, emphasized the importance of stakeholders’ commitment to advancing the sugar industry in alignment with the National agenda of the Coalition Government. He urged collaborative efforts to achieve the targeted outcomes by executing capital projects in the 2024-2025 financial year.
The meeting provided strategic guidance to key institutions, including Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC), South Pacific Fertilizers Limited (SPFL), Sugar Research Institute of Fiji (SRIF), Sugarcane Growers Council (SCGC), and the Sugarcane Growers Fund. The focus was on ensuring that each capital project meets government objectives.
Discussions also highlighted the need for a comprehensive strategy for the industry and for each institution to develop their individual Strategic Development Plans in alignment with the National Development Plan’s targets.
The Strategic Development Plan for the industry is expected to be completed by the end of December 2024.