Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad held a meeting today with Manuella Ferro, the World Bank Vice President for the East Asia and Pacific region, during the 2024 IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
The discussions centered around significant government priorities outlined in the National Development Plan. These priorities include enhancing health service delivery, promoting quality education, constructing climate-resilient infrastructure, and improving the overall quality of life.
Ferro confirmed the World Bank’s commitment to collaborating with the Australian Government and the Asian Development Bank to advance the redevelopment of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWM). There will also be an emphasis on tackling the current public health emergency through increased investment in primary health care facilities nationwide as well as enhancing public awareness and response.
Ferro praised Fiji for its proactive strategies and emphasized the World Bank’s ongoing support through technical assistance, financing, and capacity-building initiatives to help address these priorities. She assured Professor Prasad of the Bank’s backing for the National Development Plan and its sustained partnership in supporting Fiji’s development.
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