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It frames Fiji’s country context and private sector landscape, then summarizes cross-cutting barriers and the rationale for selecting deep dive sectors. The report consolidates actionable recommendations, and includes a structured executive summary, sector highlights, and supporting annexes comparing lessons from global experiences.","Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nPublic  \nCOUNTRY PRIVATE SECTOR DIAGNOSTIC  \nCREATING MARKETS IN FIJI  \nOverview and Summary of Key Findings from Sector Deep Dives  \nMay 2022  \nAbout IFC  \nIFC—a member of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2021, IFC committed a record $31.5 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, [visit www.ifc.org](visit www.ifc.org).  \n© International Finance Corporation 2022. All rights reserved.  \n2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  \nWashington, D.C. 20433 [www.ifc.org](www.ifc.org)  \nThe material in this work is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. IFC does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or for the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The findings, interpretations, views, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the International Finance Corporation or of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) or the governments they represent.  \nPicture credit: Peter Rae/IFC  \nCONTENTS  \nAcknowledgments v  \nAbbreviations vi  \nExecutive Summary ix  \n1. INTRODUCTION 1  \n2. COUNTRY CONTEXT 2  \n3. PRIVATE SECTOR LANDSCAPE 6  \n4. CROSS-CUTTING CONSTRAINTS TO PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH AND INVESTMENT 12  \n5. SELECTION OF SECTORS FOR DEEP DIVE ANALYSIS 31  \n6. SUMMARY OF SECTOR DEEP DIVE FINDINGS 34  \nAppendix A: Comprehensive List of Recommendations 54  \nAppendix B: Some Key Comparisons and Lessons from Global  \nExperiences in Outsourcing Services, Health, and Agri-Logistics 58  \nReferences 68  \nEndnotes 72  \nBOXES  \n4.1 Fiji’s Imperative to Address Climate Resilience 22  \n6.1 Models to Assess for Domestic Interisland Shipping in Fiji 52  \nFIGURES  \n2.1 Average Real GDP Growth, 1970-2010 and 2011-2019 Fiji vs. Comparators 3  \n2.2 Gross Capital Formation as a Percent of GDP,  \nAverage 1980-2010 & 2011-2018 Fiji vs. Comparators 3  \n2.3 Annual Real GDP Growth 1980-2019 Fiji vs. Comparators 3  \n2.4 Value Added per Worker by Sector 1991-2018 Fiji vs. Comparators 3  \n3.1 Visitor Arrivals per Year 1983–2019 6  \n3.2 Exports Concentration by Product 6  \n3.3 Forecast of Business Revenue with COVID-19 ongoing till December 2020 7  \n3.4 Ways in Which COVID-19 Has Affected Business Operations 7  \n3.5 Unemployment, Total vs. Youth 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