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Country Strategy and Program Update 2006-2008: Fiji Islands, Republic of the

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I. Country Strategy

1. The 2005-2007 country strategy and program update (CSPU) for the Fiji Islands¹ focused on investing public funds in productive physical infrastructure in key sectors; strengthening the associated policy, institutional capacity, and regulatory frameworks; and supporting increased private sector participation and competition in public enterprises. During 2005, the Government reviewed its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2005-2007 to reinforce its objectives to (i) reduce poverty; (ii) rebuild a cohesive and a more prosperous society; (iii) achieve peace, unity, and multiracial harmony; (iv) strengthen the foundation for increasing economic growth; and (v) rebuild confidence in social and political stability. In addition to the revised SDP, which is planned for formal adoption in 2006, the Government adopted an affirmative action program aimed at achieving parity between indigenous Fijians and other ethnic groups.

2. This results-based CSPU (RB-CSPU) 2006-2008 is consistent with the goals of the Government's SDP, as well as the Government's commitment to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). It is based on extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and development partners. The results-based framework of the CSPU (Appendix 1) supports the Government's objectives to (i) generate private sector-led growth through sound macroeconomic policies, infrastructure development, and alternative livelihoods; (ii) deliver affordable basic social services through support for water and sanitation services, and improvements in local governance; and (iii) establish effective development institutions through a sequenced and interlinked package of technical assistance (TA).

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