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 highlighted that the launch signifies the beginning of a comprehensive NDP aimed at fostering national unity and a shared vision for social, economic, and political progress.
“Our National Development Plan will be launched on Tuesday by the Prime Minister,” Mr. Prasad stated. He emphasized the nation’s potential to become prosperous within the next 25 to 30 years, but warned that this can only be achieved by moving away from traditional practices.
He indicated that this requires political stability, consistent policies, and a consultative, transparent, and accountable approach. The Ministry of Finance is leading the NDP’s development and is expected to incorporate insights from the Economic Summit, the Fiscal Review Committee, and the Education Summit.
“We are confident as a Government that we will leave a legacy of a political culture and leadership that enables peaceful and transparent transitions of power,” Mr. Prasad concluded.