Policy
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Fiji urged to distinguish gender from sex to sharpen fisheries and blue carbon policy
Clarity on the difference between sex and gender could reshape Fiji’s fisheries and blue carbon policies. An official warns that conflating social roles with biology risks biased planning and unequal outcomes. This is a push for sharper, more inclusive governance starting with how we define gender and sex.
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Fiji Launches Pilot of Flexible Civil Service Hours to Ease Suva–Nausori Traffic
Fiji’s civil service is testing flexible working hours through a pilot that could include staggered start times to ease commutes and boost well-being. Officials stress that an 11am reference was only illustrative, not a universal rule, as the framework is refined with pilot results.
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Fiji advances life-long nutrition policy to unite health, agriculture and education
Fiji edges closer to a landmark lifelong nutrition policy that could unite health, agriculture and education. Described as a womb-to-tomb approach, the plan aims to ensure safe, nutritious food for everyone—from infancy to old age—while strengthening the broader food system. Drafts circulating among key ministries hint at a shift toward coordinated, cross-sector action on nutrition…
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Fiji Waste Crisis: PRF Urges Government to Turn Policy Promises Into Real Action
Promises on Fiji’s waste management meet hard realities as leaders are urged to bridge policy and practice. A coordinated push—from government to grassroots recyclers—proposes a practical path with a one-year feasibility plan, aiming to turn green ambitions into real opportunities. The goal: inclusive jobs, environmental resilience and solid, measurable action.
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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 WIN Convention 2026 Unveils Speaker Lineup Under ‘Give to Gain’ Theme to Boost Women’s Growth in Tech and Policy
With two weeks to go, Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to chart practical routes for boosting women’s leadership in business. Expect bold talks on digital governance, climate-smart growth, and sustainable investment—designed to turn opportunity into real impact for women entrepreneurs across the region.
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Most of Fiji’s Climate Change Act Now in Force as Government Integrates Climate Risk Across Ministries
Fiji is moving from policy to practice as more than 75% of its Climate Change Act comes into force, embedding resilience across government planning. With farmers facing unreliable seasons and communities at risk from flooding and coastal erosion, the nation is shifting to climate-aware decision-making—and there’s more on the horizon.