Fiji aims to become rich in the next 25-30 years – Prof. Prasad

Fiji aims to become rich in the next 25 to 30 years, from a middle-income country and for us to do that, the participation of women in the economy whether in the labour force, or the leadership position - is going to be a very defining moment for the country.

This has been highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad while speaking at the launch of Kimaya Fiji at Yatule Resort and Spa in Natadola, where he says this is one of the things in the National Development Plan which will be launched on Tuesday.

He says when they started more than 18 months ago, a lot of noise was being heard and the Government took the view very clearly and in a very considerable manner that we ought to listen and understand the concerns and aspirations of all the sectors of our community.

Professor Prasad says they embarked on a journey of consultation, dialogue and working together with the people, particularly in the private sector and the non-governmental communities and they are very pleased about the fact that they have been able to do this very well.

He says they have a plan of action to ensure that they create an environment which is conducive for businesses, for the people, workers, communities, and our farmers, to be able to unleash their energy, their potential and their innovation.