Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Professor Biman Prasad today met with the World Bank Vice President for East Asia and Pacific region Manuella Ferro at the margins of the 2024 IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
Discussions focused on key Government priorities espoused in the National Development Plan, including uplifting health service delivery, supporting quality education, building climate resilient infrastructure and improving overall standard of living.
VP Ferro assured the Banks support in working together with the Government of Australia and the Asian Development Bank to progress the redevelopment of the CWM hospital.
Focus will also be placed on addressing the current public health emergency with greater investments in primary health care facilities across the country and nationwide awareness and response.
VP Ferro commended Fiji for its forward-thinking approach and reiterated the World Bank’s continued support through technical assistance, financing, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at addressing these priorities.
VP Ferro reassured Professor Prasad of the Bank’s support for the National Development Plan and its continued partnership towards Fiji’s development.