The National Development Plan (NDP) is set to be launched next Tuesday, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka presiding over the event. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad stated that the launch will signify the beginning of an extensive NDP aimed at fostering national unity and a collective vision for social, economic, and political progress.
Prasad emphasized that Fiji has the potential to become a prosperous nation within the next 25 to 30 years, but achieving this requires moving away from the status quo. He highlighted the importance of political stability, policy consistency, and a consultative, transparent, and accountable approach.
The Ministry of Finance is leading the NDP initiative, which is expected to build upon the results from the Economic Summit, the Fiscal Review Committee report, and the Education Summit outcomes. Prasad expressed confidence that the government will create a lasting legacy of political culture and leadership that ensures peaceful and accountable transitions of power in the future.