5-Year & 20-Year NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Transforming 2017 NOVEMBER

MINISTRY OF ECONOMY | REPUBLIC OF FIJI

FOREWORD 5-Year and 20-Year National Development Plan

At no time in our history have held greater confidence in the direction of our nation or in the future we are working together to build. Our income levels are steadily increasing, we have moved up the ladder to become an upper middle-income country, and our living standards are the highest they have ever been, as Fijians enjoy the benefits of eight consecutive years of economic growth.

Our achievements have been driven by the establishment The NDP is aligned with global commitments including of a modern and inclusive Fijian Constitution, along the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the with an unprecedented programme of administrative Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Consistent with the reforms across Government; substantial and consistent goal of the Paris Agreement to achieve climate neutrality public investment in infrastructure, public utilities, and a low-emission world, we will develop a 2050 Pathway education, health and social inclusion; and a concerted to decarbonise the Fijian economy. effort to position Fiji as the hub of economic activity and regional engagement in the Pacific. Fiji has also emerged The integrated nature of development and the need for as a respected advocate on some of the great challenges multi-sectoral solutions are recognised and addressed. facing humanity, including climate change, sustainable Critical cross-cutting issues such as climate change, green development and the preservation of our oceans. growth, the environment, gender equality, disability and governance are mainstreamed in the NDP. Fiji’s National Development Plan (NDP), with the vision of “Transforming Fiji”, maps out the way forward for Fiji Progress of the NDP will be monitored to help keep and all Fijians to realise our full potential as a nation. For implementation on track and ensure our collective vision the first time, Fiji has both a 20-Year Development Plan is realised. (2017-2036) and a comprehensive 5-Year Development Plan (2017-2021). These plans work together, as the We thank all Fijians for their input and suggestions in 5-Year Development Plan provides a detailed action taking our country forward. agenda with specific targets and policies that are aligned to the long-term transformational 20-Year Development Plan.

This forward-looking NDP is the outcome of a nationwide consultation process that involved the private sector, civil society, community groups, government and the general public. It reflects the aspirations of the Fijian people, and their Government’s commitment to deliver on these goals.

Inclusive socio-economic development is at the heart of this NDP, and the strategies within are ultimately designed to empower every Fijian and widen the reach of Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum programmes, services and networks of infrastructure to Attorney-General and Minister for Economy transform Fiji for every Fijian.

CONTENTS 5-Year and 20-Year National Development Plan

FOREWORD...... i

1.0...... TWENTY YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2036 2 1.1...... Inclusive Socio-economic Development 2 1.2...... Transformational Strategic Thrusts 6

2.0...... STRENGTHS AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT 11 2.1...... Demography 12 2.2...... Economic Development 12 2.3...... Social Development 13 2.4...... Structural Reforms 14 2.5...... Good Governance 15 2.6...... Climate Change 16

3.0...... FIVE YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2021 17 3.1...... Inclusive Socio-economic Development 18 3.1.1...... Water and Sanitation 18 3.1.2...... Energy 25 3.1.3...... Housing Development 28 3.1.4...... Food and Nutrition Security 31 3.1.5...... Education 35 3.1.6...... Health and Medical Services 39 3.1.7...... Social Inclusion and Empowerment 49 3.1.8...... Youth and Sports Development 52 3.1.9...... Women in Development 55 3.1.10...... Culture and Heritage 58 3.1.11...... National Security and the Rule of Law 61 3.2...... Transformational Strategic Thrusts 67 3.2.1...... Modernising Land Transport 67 3.2.2...... Inter-Island Network 75 3.2.3...... Domestic Air Services 80 3.2.4...... International Connectivity (Airports and Sea Ports) 82 3.2.5...... Modernising the Business Regulatory Environment 87 3.2.6...... Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development 91 3.2.7...... Manufacturing and Commerce 93 3.2.8...... Financial Services 95 3.2.9...... Sustainable Cities and Towns 98 3.2.10...... Expanding the Rural Economy 102 3.2.11...... Sugar 106 3.2.12...... Non Sugar Agriculture 108 3.2.13...... Fisheries 113 3.2.14...... Forestry 117 3.2.15...... Mining 119 3.2.16...... Tourism 122 3.2.17...... Enhancing International Trade and Foreign Relations 126 3.2.18...... Information and Communication Technology 129

4.0...... MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS 133 4.1...... National Outcomes and Ministry Outputs 134 4.2...... Roles and Responsibilities 134 4.3...... Monitoring and Evaluation Template 135

GLOSSARY...... 137 TWENTY YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2017-2036

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20-Year Development Plan 2017-2036 5-Year and 20-Year National Development Plan

1.0 TWENTY YEAR of the overall strategy will support the realisation of the DEVELOPMENT PLAN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2 2017-2036 yy Fourfold Increase in GDP per Person

Fiji has huge potential that is yet to be fully realised. Fiji has graduated to the group of upper middle-income We are at a point of strength with a rapidly expanding countries. Our current per capita income stands at around economy, improving infrastructure and institutions, a large $10,000. Based on current economic performance, number of young people, growing digital connectivity, economic outlook and projected population growth, Fiji is a stronger standing in the international arena, and likely to achieve a fourfold increase in per capita income continuing inherent geographical and environmental by 2036. This is consistent with a sustained annual real advantages. These positive developments and advantages GDP growth averaging 4 to 5 percent, investment levels provide a sound platform for future prosperity. The Plan of 25 percent of GDP and an inflation target of 2 to 3 builds upon these strengths and enablers to expand the percent. development frontier to further transform Fiji. A fourfold increase in per capita income over the next The 20-Year Development Plan provides the forward- 20 years will raise Fiji up the international development looking vision for “Transforming Fiji” towards an ladder and lead to tangible improvements in the lives of even more progressive, vibrant and inclusive society. It all Fijians. Effectively implementing the transformational outlines a framework that encompasses strategic policy strategic thrusts will be critical to realising these gains. manoeuvres, new approaches to development and the The Fijian Government is fully committed to delivering aspirations of all Fijians. this overall objective and to achieving inclusive growth and development. The Plan consists of two prongs or approaches, which are designated as: “Inclusive Socio-economic Development” yy Government Debt to be Reduced to 35 Percent and “Transformational Strategic Thrusts”. These prongs of GDP are mutually inclusive and reinforcing. With more than fourfold growth in nominal GDP °° Inclusive Socio-economic Development- expected, government debt will be reduced to 35 percent will ensure that all socio economic rights in the of GDP over the next 20 years. This commitment will Constitution are realised. Inclusivity will be at the be achieved through an expansion in the overall size centre of growth and development, and the benefits of the economy resulting from transformational shifts of prosperity will be spread as widely as possible rather than by constraining the development budgets of to improve the social well-being of all Fijians. No government. one will be left behind r