The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, recently met with Pio Smith, the Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), during the High-Level Regional Consultation on Financing for Development in Asia and the Pacific, which took place in Bangkok.
In this meeting, DPM Prasad expressed gratitude to the UNFPA for its crucial role in assisting Fiji with the creation of its inaugural National Population Policy. This policy is designed to address demographic shifts and to ensure that population trends are effectively aligned with the country’s development objectives. The implementation of this policy is anticipated to significantly influence Fiji’s future growth trajectory.
Moreover, UNFPA has expressed anticipation for Fiji’s active participation in the upcoming 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) scheduled for April 2025.
This collaboration between Fiji and UNFPA highlights the importance of international partnerships in shaping sustainable development policies that can respond to the needs of the population effectively. It reflects a proactive approach by Fiji to address demographic challenges while remaining aligned with broader national growth strategies.
Summary: DPM Biman Prasad met with UNFPA’s Pio Smith in Bangkok to discuss Fiji’s first National Population Policy, which aims to align demographic changes with national goals. UNFPA looks forward to Fiji’s participation at the CPD in 2025, indicating a commitment to collaborative development efforts.
This cooperative spirit emphasizes the positive impact of such initiatives on the overall socio-economic landscape of Fiji, potentially paving the way for improved quality of life for its citizens.
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