Fiji
Macrofinancial risk indicators for Small Developing States: A case study of statistical development in Fiji
In pursuit of strategies to accelerate an economic recovery in the post-COVID-9 period many countries are grappling with managing the macrofinancial risks resulting from increased government debt through massive external borrowings and overextended liabilities of the private sector. Such risks require careful assessment pragmatic mitigation and innovative policy responses. This paper is focused on Fiji and includes a discussion on the recent advancements in developing macrofinancial risk indicators assessment tools key data gaps and the need to achieve adequacy of macrofinancial risk analysis. One conclusion from the paper is the suggestion to develop national statistics for enhanced risk analysis.
Managing the tidal wave of diabetes: Barriers to effective management of the disease in Fiji
Diabetes as a disease of global concern has drawn an immense amount of literature. The present paper contains a review on what is known about diabetes among the iTaukei (Indigenous people) in Fiji. It also provides an explanation on how people living with diabetes in Fiji manage their status and highlights the barriers that affect how patients suffering from the disease self-manage their illness.
Submitted papers: Post-COVID-19 socioeconomic recovery in Fiji: A narrative with lessons for the future
This paper focuses on major socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji. It includes a discussion on the country’s crisis management initiatives and on the view that the post-COVID-19 socioeconomic recovery is likely to be stressful for this small and vulnerable economy. It also provides imperatives for improving socioeconomic welfare by accelerating economic activity in the new normal and presents the following suggestions for moving the economy forward: promote economic diversification; develop and commercialize economic activity in neglected industries; and deepen technology for manufacturing. Some of these suggestions are also applicable to other small and vulnerable economies.
No. 51562. United States of America and Fiji
Exchange of notes constituting an Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of the Fiji Islands concerning a bilateral work agreement for dependents of officials serving in their respective countries. Suva 20 June 2003 and 25 November 2003
No. 51567. United States of America and Fiji
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of the Fiji Islands and the Government of the United States of America regarding the Surrender of Persons to the International Criminal Court. Suva 17 December 2003