SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN DEVELOPMENT BLUEPRINT FOR FIJI “Implementation through the Strategic Framework for Change”

SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN Announced by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on 1 st July, 2009 Blueprint for development 2009 – focus on economic and social development focus on political development 2014 General elections Strategic Framework for Change (SFC)

SFC strategic priorities GOVERNANCE Constitution – to be developed by public consultation by Sept introduction of Dialogue at the officials level Electoral reform – elections under a new electoral system, voting age 18 years, one person one vote - Electronic Voter Rgistration Accountability and Transparency – removal of systemic corruption - FICAC fully functional - ratification of UNCAC - modernisation of laws Public service Reforms – rightsizing, merit based civil service - modernisation and service excellence and reform of major institutions including iTaukei institutions Public sector reforms - divestment of Government shares - enhancement of systems and processes SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN

SFC strategic priorities ECONOMIC Development Infrastructure development - connecting the rural people to economic opportunities, promoting construction and development Agriculture development through EPP and ISP Land Reform - making more land available for productive purposes (Land Use Decree, Land Bank, Land Use Regulation) Enhancing international relations focusing on regional integration Maintaining macro economic stability Raising investment levels Liberalisation of economy and removal of exclusivities SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN

SFC strategic priorities SOCIO CULTURAL  Reducing poverty to a negligible level - cross cutting issue  Developing a common national identity and building social cohesion  Social Justice programmes based on needs and means tested - FAP (food voucher) - education assistance (free text books and transportation)  Improving health service delivery  Rural and outer island development (establishment of IRDF) SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN

Peoples Charter for Change, Peace and Progress (PCCPP) SFC initiatives and major reforms originated from the PCCPP consultation feedbacks Launched in Oct 2007 NCBBF Process Diagnostic analysis Research and assessment Public consultation and outreach Feedback- 64% (18years and above) acceptance Endorsed by His Excellency the President Dec 2008

SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN Vision of Peoples Charter “Building a Better Fiji For All” Guided by the following key principles:  a just and fair society;  unity and national identity;  merit-based appointments and equal opportunity for all Fijians;  transparent and accountable government;  uplifting of the disadvantaged;  mainstreaming of the iTaukei in a modern, progressive Fiji; and  sharing spiritualities and interfaith dialogue.

SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN Key Pillars of Peoples Charter 1. Ensuring sustainable democracy, good and just government 2. Developing common national identity and building social cohesion 3. Ensuring effective, enlightened and accountable leadership 4. Enhancing public sector efficiency 5. Achieving higher economic growth 6. Making more land available for productive use 7. Developing an integrated development structure at divisional level 8. Reducing poverty to negligible levels by Making Fiji a knowledge-based society 10. Improving health service delivery 11. Enhancing global integration and international relations

SFC Strategic Plan (3 –5 Years) Annual Corporate Plan Annual Business Plans PEOPLE and Stakeholders SFC ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK CABINET MINISTER Permanent Secretary Ministry Permanent Secretary Ministry ALL FUNCTIONAL UNITS and ENTITIES ALL FUNCTIONAL UNITS and ENTITIES PEOPLE and Stakeholders

SFCCO - MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN Guided by the SFC timelines – elections no later than September 2014 Implementation progressing in a holistic, inclusive and participatory approach “Building a Better Fiji for All” remains the overarching vision E:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB Conclusion

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