Sugar Industry Stakeholders convened today to discuss the progress of Government-funded capital projects. The meeting included Chief Executives from various sugar industry institutions.
The objective was to ensure efficient and effective execution of capital projects in line with the Capital Grants Manual’s policies and procedures. During his address, Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh emphasized the stakeholders’ commitment to advancing the sugar industry in alignment with the Coalition Government’s national agenda.
Singh highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to achieve the targeted outcomes through the implementation of capital projects in the 2024-2025 financial year.
The meeting provided strategic direction to key industry bodies, including the 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. These directions aim to ensure the successful execution of each capital project in line with Government objectives.
Discussions also covered the necessity of a comprehensive strategy for the industry and the development of individual Strategic Development Plans for each institution. These plans are to be aligned with the targets outlined in the National Development Plan.
The Strategic Development Plan for the industry is expected to be ready by the end of December 2024.