The National Development Plan (NDP) for 2025-2029 and Vision 2050 has been shaped by insights gathered from meetings of 11 thematic working groups. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, emphasized this during a parliamentary session, highlighting an inclusive and participatory approach in its development.
Professor Prasad noted that the NDP was crafted with contributions from various stakeholders, including public consultations, civil society organizations, political parties, and written feedback from the public. He also mentioned that the NDP benefited from recommendations made during the 2023 National Economic Summit, the Fiscal Review Committee Report, and the National Education Summit.
The NDP has been prepared under the supervision of the Strategic Planning Office, within the Ministry of Finance and National Development, to which Professor Prasad expressed gratitude for their collaborative efforts in creating this essential national document. The plan is grounded in the vision of “empowering the people of Fiji through unity.”
To achieve this vision, the NDP outlines policies and strategies centered around three fundamental pillars: economic resilience, people empowerment, and good governance. The primary aim is to enhance national prosperity, decrease poverty, and improve the overall social and economic welfare of the population, placing the people at the heart of development.
Professor Prasad revealed that the NDP aligns with various global and regional commitments, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. The plan translates into actionable goals, policies, and strategies, with specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) established for each sector.
The NDP, encompassing both a five-year strategy and a long-term 25-year vision, focuses on fostering macroeconomic confidence, managing natural resources sustainably, driving economic growth and diversification, enhancing socio-economic welfare, improving public infrastructure, protecting the environment, and committing to good governance and institutional reform.