Fiji - Country Partnership Framework FY21-FY24 - Chair Summary - January 21, 2021

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Executive Directors reviewed the World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Fiji for FY21-FY24, focusing on private sector-led growth with inclusive economic opportunities and on building resilience. Key priorities include strengthening governance and gender equality, improving social protection and disaster risk management, and advancing women’s economic participation, education, and prevention of gender-based violence. The discussion also covered sustainable tourism, economic diversification, infrastructure resilience, support for SMEs and agribusiness value chains, aquaculture for the bottom 40%, and mobilizing private investment while leveraging IFC, MIGA, and the IDA19 Private Sector Window.

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Executive Directors’ Discussion Highlights

Focus Areas and Cross-Cutting Themes

Resilience and Recovery Priorities

Tourism, Diversification, and Inclusive Linkages

Private Investment and Sector Catalyzation

Coordination with Development Partners and Monitoring

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Fiji-Country Partnership Framework FY21-FY24 Chair Summary* January 21, 2021 Executive Directors discussed the World Bank Group (WBG) Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Fiji for FY21-FY24 which deepens engagement in Fiji over the FY21-FY24 period. They expressed support for the focus areas of: (i) fostering private sector-led growth and inclusive economic opportunities; and (ii) building resilience, as well for strengthening governance and gender equality as cross-cutting themes. Directors noted that the CPF is an example of how the WBG can respond to the challenges faced by Small States and island economies. Directors stressed the importance of sustainable private sector-led growth to bolster Fiji’s rapid economic recovery from the unprecedented triple shocks posed by COVID-19 and natural disasters. Directors urged the Bank Group to support a more resilient growth model to help Fiji withstand future external shocks, especially strengthening of the social protection system and reform of the disaster risk management plan to withstand short-term shocks. They appreciated the focus on gender and the need to address women’s economic participation, educational attainment, and gender-based violence. Directors highlighted the critical importance of revitalizing sustainable tourism and economic diversification aided by enhanced attention to sustainable infrastructure for economic and climate resilience to achieve sustainable recovery. They emphasized the development of linkages to small-and medium-sized enterprises, agribusiness and supply chain development, and aquaculture, which can be instrumental for the bottom 40% of the population. Directors recognized the constraints imposed by Fiji’s small market size and geographic isolation. They urged IFC and MIGA to catalyze private investments in leading sectors such as digital technologies, take advantage of the IDA19 Private Sector Window, help enable knowledge and technology transfer, and mobilize domestic and foreign investment. Directors emphasized collaboration with other development partners, including regional partners, to maximize impact and avoid overlapping efforts. They commented on the importance of regional cooperation, South-South cooperation, knowledge, and capacity building for Fiji’s growth. They noted the risks and challenges given the effects of the ongoing global crisis and highlighted the importance of agility, flexibility, and close monitoring, looking forward to a successful implementation of the CPF. *This Summary is not an approved record.

FAQs

What were the main focus areas of the Fiji CPF discussed by Executive Directors?

They focused on fostering private sector-led growth with inclusive economic opportunities and building resilience, alongside cross-cutting themes of strengthening governance and gender equality.

How did Directors link the CPF to Fiji’s recovery from recent shocks?

They emphasized sustainable private sector-led growth to support rapid economic recovery from COVID-19 and natural disasters, urging a more resilient growth model and strengthening social protection and disaster risk management reforms.

Which sectors and approaches were highlighted to support sustainable recovery and inclusion?

Directors highlighted revitalizing sustainable tourism, economic diversification, infrastructure for economic and climate resilience, linkages to SMEs, agribusiness and supply chains, and aquaculture benefiting the bottom 40%.

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