The National Development Plan (NDP) is set to be launched next Tuesday, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka officiating the event. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Biman Prasad stated that the launch marks the beginning of a comprehensive NDP aimed at fostering national unity and a collective vision for social, economic, and political progress.
Prasad emphasized the potential for the country to become prosperous within the next 25 to 30 years, contingent upon moving away from traditional practices. He highlighted the importance of political stability, consistent policies, and a consultative, transparent, and accountable governance approach.
The Ministry of Finance is leading the NDP initiative, which will build upon the outcomes from the Economic Summit, the Fiscal Review Committee report, and the Education Summit results. Prasad expressed confidence that the Government would establish a legacy characterized by a political culture that supports peaceful and accountable transitions of power between different administrations.