Fiji and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are exploring ways to facilitate UNDP operations so that the UNDP can provide further assistance and support for development projects in Fiji and the South Pacific region.
Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum met with UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific and Director of Bangkok Regional Hub, Mr. Nicholas Rosellini on Wednesday to discuss specific policies that will help make UNDP operations in Fiji more efficient.
The AG said that the UNDP recognized Fiji as the regional hub for development projects and was looking to consolidate its regional development assistance programs through the UNDP office in Suva.
“Fiji, in time, will provide the right environment and legal framework to assist UNDP, and other similar multi-lateral organizations, to operate out of Fiji. Fiji is the regional hub for development in the Pacific and the UNDP is keen to work with us on development projects throughout the region,” the AG said.