governance
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Kamikamica Warns iTaukei Reputation at Risk, Calls for On-Site Audits of Provincial Councils
A parliamentary review warns that the reputation of the iTaukei community could hang in the balance if provincial financial records and transparency aren’t tightened. The findings point to on-site audits and stronger governance as essential steps, with calls for sustained investment to drive credible, timely reporting across provincial councils.
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Indonesia Forms Task Force to Prune Regulations and Unite 27,000+ Digital Platforms
Indonesia’s default to solving problems with more rules and digital tools may be creating fresh governance headaches. With thousands of regulations and tens of thousands of platforms, lawmakers are weighing a cross‑agency task force to tame fragmentation and push for a coherent national data architecture.
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Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs seeks funding and VKB digitisation to safeguard culture and land records
Urgent reforms loom for the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs as it advances digital services, secures funding, and protects cultural heritage. The path to stronger governance and preserved identity now depends on new resources and closer collaboration with traditional leaders and communities.
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Fiji forms seven-member Constitutional Review Commission, aims for final report by August 31, 2026 with $1 million budget
Fiji’s newly formed Constitutional Review Commission has a tight deadline: August 31, 2026. Backed by a $1 million budget, the seven-member panel will gather submissions and run nationwide consultations to rethink the constitution in light of Supreme Court observations.
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France–New Caledonia autonomy pact advances to April vote and winter referendum
France’s bid to defuse New Caledonia’s independence dispute moves toward a critical test, with a parliamentary vote and a winter referendum on the horizon. The agreement promises greater autonomy and Kanak identity recognition, but growing opposition and shifting timelines keep the island’s future uncertain.
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Fiji Opposition Says Government Governance Is Chaotic Amid Cycle of Appointments and Probes
An opposition MP paints governance as a recurring cycle of appointments, suspensions and probes, warning that constant turnover is sowing confusion across government agencies.
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Fiji Government Pulls Three Governance Reform Bills From Parliament
The government is poised to withdraw three landmark governance bills from Parliament, signaling a dramatic shift in its reform agenda. The move raises questions about the fate of ethics, transparency and oversight reforms and could reshape the parliamentary timetable. As debates unfold, allies and critics weigh what this retreat means for public accountability.