Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, recently engaged in a meeting with Pio Smith, the Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), during the High-Level Regional Consultation on Financing for Development occurring in Bangkok.
Prasad expressed gratitude to UNFPA for its instrumental role in the creation of Fiji’s inaugural National Population Policy. This significant policy is designed to tackle demographic changes and align population dynamics with the country’s overarching development goals. The implications of this policy are expected to be crucial in guiding Fiji’s future growth and development strategies.
Looking ahead, UNFPA is optimistic about Fiji’s involvement in the upcoming 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development, scheduled for April 2025.
This collaboration between Fiji and UNFPA signifies a proactive approach towards sustainable development, ensuring that population factors are integrated into national planning. The progress made through this partnership could foster improved living conditions and economic opportunities for the people of Fiji.
In summary, the meeting underscores the commitment to strategic planning in population management, which bodes well for the island nation’s future.
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