World Bank
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Fiji Tops Pacific in Digital Government, but Online Access Gaps and Rural Divide Slow Service Uptake, World Bank Says
Fiji leads the Pacific in digital governance, but online access hasn’t yet translated into everyday public services. High connectivity hides a persistent gap between online reach and real-world use, especially in rural areas. A national digital ID and expanded online services could unlock more convenient, inclusive government for all.
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ADB approves $50M soft loan to Fiji for health-system overhaul under PHIT, first co-financed with World Bank under FMRF
An ambitious cross-bank pact is set to overhaul Fiji’s health system—from digital upgrades and primary care modernization to a new regional referral hub—part of a broader Pacific resilience push. The initiative promises long-term resilience and expanded training for health workers across the region.
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World Bank Unveils Pacific Small States Strategy to Safeguard Jobs Through Regional Banking, Payments and Private Sector Finance
After the shocks that hit Pacific economies, a bold regional plan aims to lock in jobs and keep essential services flowing. Six focus areas—health, connectivity, energy, resilient infrastructure, fiscal resilience, and small-business support—are paired with new regional banking and payments arrangements to weather future crises and sustain private-sector-led growth.
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Labasa to get climate-resilient bridge upgrade funded by ADB and World Bank
Labasa’s aging bridge is getting a major upgrade designed to withstand floods and future sea‑level rise. Backed by international lenders, the higher, climate‑resilient crossing promises smoother traffic and broader development for Fiji’s Northern Division — with careful planning to keep services moving as works unfold.