20 year development plan (2001-2020) for the enhancement of participation of indigenous Fijians and Rotumans in the socio-economic development of Fiji

Abstract

One of the most pressing issues confronting present day Fiji is the equitable distribution of the fruits of development between and within ethnic groups as well as geographically. Related to this is the issue of how to maximise the economic productivity of Fijians and Rotumans in relation to their natural resources. Resolving these concerns are more urgent now as the recent political crisis clearly indicated that ethnic grievances played a prominent contributing role and can no longer be ignored. Against this background, this Plan outlines, in an integrated and coherent framework, policy initiatives aimed at enhancing the participation of Fijians and Rotumans (hereinafter, called ‘indigenous Fijians’) in the national socio-economic development.