Fiji has introduced its National Development Plan (NDP) for 2025-2029 and Vision 2050, which aims to leverage the strengths and potential of its people to achieve new growth milestones, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad. He emphasized that the 217-page document is a strategic roadmap rather than a distant dream, outlining specific targets for the Coalition Government over the next three and five years, while also envisioning the country’s future over the next quarter-century.
Professor Prasad noted that the Vision defines the pathway for transforming Fiji into a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable nation. He highlighted the need for commitment to governance and institutional reforms, a strict stance against corruption, and a focus on maintaining peace, security, and stability.
The NDP details 11 chapters that outline the government’s targets in various socio-economic areas, structured around three main pillars: economic resilience, people empowerment, and good governance. A key aspect of the plan is to encourage increased private sector engagement, which is seen as vital for driving economic growth.
To enhance private sector investment, the government intends to eliminate policy and regulatory barriers, create a supportive environment for investments, streamline bureaucratic processes, tackle labor and talent shortages, and improve access to land. The plan also places special emphasis on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to enhance their contribution to the Gross Domestic Product through improved financial access, capacity building, and transitioning businesses into the formal economy.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka urged Fijians to seize this opportunity to build a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable future. He described the NDP as “the people’s plan,” focusing on key strategic priorities. Over the next three years, the government is committed to providing practical solutions, which include ensuring access to clean drinking water, improving infrastructure in rural and urban areas, upgrading healthcare facilities, strengthening law and order institutions, and delivering quality education and training for citizens.