MS. SHARI SPIEGEL OPENING REMARKS
BACKGROUND
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative addresses the unique vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) by enhancing their capacity to mobilize financing aligned with national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative supports SIDS through Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs). An INFF helps countries strengthen planning processes and overcome existing impediments to financing sustainable development at the country level.
The new National Development Plan (NDP) 2024-2029 and Vision 2050 is a 5-year plan and a 25-year vision for national development which will set the foundation for long term growth and development of Fiji. The NDP and Vision sits on three broad pillars: (1) Economic Resilience; (2) Empowerment of People; and (3) Good Governance. The pillars emphasize the need for developing strong commitments in ensuring a conducive framework towards growing and diversifying the economy, reducing poverty and providing support to the vulnerable, strengthening social cohesion, empowering our people and communities, protection of environment, and restoring our belief in the institutions of democracy and rule of law.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
The overall aim of the workshop is to help participants understand how INFFs can help achieve national priorities/targets as set in Fiji’s new National Development Plan. In particular, the workshop aims to:
a) Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of an INFF and its four building blocks: assessment and diagnostics, financing strategy, monitoring and evaluation and governance and coordination.
b) Ensure participants can apply the concepts and tools in their day-to-day responsibilities.
c) Formulate an action plan on INFF application for the achievement of Fiji’s NDP.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS
INFF GUIDANCE:
- Inception phase
- Assessment and diagnostics
- Financing strategy
- Monitoring and review
- Governance and coordination
INFF DEEP DIVES:
- Budget Credibility and INFFs
- INFFs and Agriculture Finance
- INFFs and Climate Finance
- INFFs and Development Cooperation
- INFFs for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- INFFs and Education
- INFFs and Health Finance
- INFFs and Infrastructure Financing
- INFFs and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- INFFs and Leave No One Behind (LNOB)
- INFFs and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
FIJI KEY DOCUMENTS:
- FIJI NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 2025-2029 AND VISION 2050
- Fiji 2024-2025 BUDGET DOCUMENTS
INFF TRAINING WORKSHOP SURVEY:
