Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says rising operating costs are consuming Government resources that could be used for development projects.
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Kaneta Naimatau
Mr Chaudhry said the failure of development plans stemmed from weak leadership and ineffective governments.
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Inoke Rabonu
Former FICAC commissioner Barbara Malimali is calling for greater Electoral Commission oversight of pre-election expenditure to ensure transparency and public confidence.
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Why can't we use that money for something a lot more appropriate, a lot more decisive, a lot more targeted?"
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Speaking at the Dialogue Fiji State of the Economy Dialogue, Mr Naidu said Fiji's limited tax base left few options for raising Government revenue.
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Professor Prasad said Fiji's economic challenges should be viewed in the context of external shocks rather than solely domestic policies.
Narube says consumers are carrying the full burden of rising prices and calls for measures to ease the impact.
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He said the measures were necessary to create fiscal space, which he described as the Government’s ability to maintain spending while keeping debt at sustainable levels.
Speakers called for a jobs-led growth strategy, more support for women entrepreneurs, reforms at the Water Authority of Fiji and faster immigration pathways for skilled workers.
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The dialogue comes as the Government prepares to deliver the 2026-2027 National Budget on June 26.
