Pesentation fiji green growth framework, pidf slideshow

Developing a Green Growth Framework for Fiji “Restoring the Balance in Development that is Sustainable for Our Future ” Presentation by: Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development & Statistics, Republic of Fiji.

Pacific Island Development Forum, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Nadi.

18– 20 June, 2014

Outline Part 1: Background & Process 

Background – International, Regional & National

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Process to formulate draft Green Growth Framework for Fiji

Part 2: An Introduction to the Green Growth Framework for Fiji 

Vision & Guiding Principles

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National Enabling Environment

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Key Thematic Areas

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Implementation & Monitoring Arrangements

Part 3: Conclusion

Part 1: Background & Process

International commitments… to sustainable development Rio, 1992 

Fiji party to international commitments since 1992.

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Fiji is party to other related international commitments such as the Millennium Summit and MDGs.

Barbados Programme of Action, 1994 Rio +10, 2002 Mauritius Strategy, 2005 Rio +20, 2012

Regional commitments…to developing Green Growth tool • 2012, Melanesia Spearhead Group Leaders Meeting MSG •2013 Pacific Small Islands Developing States Regional Preparatory Meeting for PSIDS Samoa 2014 • 2013, Inaugural Pacific Islands PIDF Development Forum

National commitments…to frame high level development policies, over past 8 years President’s Mandate, 2007 State of the Nation and Economy Report, 2008 Peoples Charter for Change, Peace & Progress, 2009 Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development, 2010

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Major findings from SNE:  Low savings and investment  Sharp rise in unemployment and poverty  Lack of access to land for productive and social purpose  Weakening export base  Loss of skilled labour to emigation  Declining standard of public service delivery  Increasing public debt; and  Poor state of infrastructure

National commitments‌to frame development policies Key Pillars to Rebuilding Fiji: President’s Mandate, 2007 State of Nation and Economy Report, 2008 Peoples Charter for Change, Peace & Progress, 2008 Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development, 2010-2014

1. Good and Just Governance 2. Common National Identity and Building Social Cohesion 3. Leadership 4. Enhancing Public Sector Efficiency 5. Achieving Higher Economic Growth 6. Making More Land Available for Productive and Social Purposes 7. Developing an Integrated Development Structure at the Divisional Level 8. Reducing Poverty to a Negligible Level by 2015 9. Making Fiji a Knowledge based Society 10. Improving Health Service Delivery 11. Enhancing Global Integration and

In summary, Fiji’s prerequisites for the future that have been identified to support sustainable development are: Integration Inclusiveness Partnership Ownership Relevance Innovation

Consultative process‌to develop the Green Growth Framework, 2014 Objective: Refinement and seek broad consensus on draft Framework Seek community perspective on draft Framework 10 working groups, each convened twice, to discuss Baseline Papers and draft Thematic Area sections.

Involve all key agencies within Government in process

Level of consultation: NATIONAL SUMMIT

400 stakeholders (public sector, private sector, civil society, academia & development partners) involved.

PROVINCIAL LEVEL CONSULTATION

THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS

Key stakeholders (public sector, private sector, civil society) involved. Up to 30 people per Working Group

CORE COMMITTEE

DESKTOP REVEIW

Internal SPO process with inputs received from Ministries

Summary • Process initiated

by PM

Dec 2013 – June 2014

• Formulation & Consultation Process

July-Aug, 2014

Nov, 2013

• Ongoing updating and review

• Seek Cabinet Approval

• Monitoring & Evaluation

• Awareness • Advocacy • Translation

Implementation

Part 2: Green Growth Framework for Fiji “Restoring the Balance in Development that is Sustainable for Our Future �

Outline of Framework  Chapter

1 – Introduction;

 Chapter

2 – Vision and Guiding Principles;

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3 – Overview of Socio-Economic and Environmental Development Progress;

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4 – Developing and Strengthening the National Enabling Environment;

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5 – Key Thematic Areas; and

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6 – Implementation and Monitoring Arrangements.

* There will be a Foreword and Executive Summary to support Framework

Environment

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Economic

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on rebalancing 3 pillars of sustainable development (Economic, Social, and Environment.

 Bring

transformational change through:  Innovation  Integration  Inclusiveness  Inspiration  Investing

Social

Chapter 2 – Vision & Guiding Principles Vision

– “A Better Fiji For All”

Guiding principles 

Reducing carbon footprints at all levels.

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Improving resource productivity (doing more with less).

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Move away from ‘sector based’ approach to ‘integrated approach’

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Socio-cultural education of responsible environmental stewardship and civic responsibility.

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Increasing adoption of comprehensive risk management practices

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Increasing adoption of environmental auditing

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Structural reform to encourage fair competition and efficiency.

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Incentivizing investment in efficient use of natural resources.

Chapter 3 – Overview of Socio-Economic and Environmental Development Progress 

Macroeconomic indicators

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Key social indicators – poverty, unemployment, urbanisation

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Environmental concerns – waste management, climate change, freshwater resources

Chapter 4 – Developing and Strengthening the National Enabling Environment” 

Partnerships

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Informed Decision making – need for data

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Human resource development

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Governance & Leadership

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Harness technology

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Investment – public sector investment & incentivizing private investment

Chapter 5 – Key Thematic Areas Environment Social Economic 1. Building Resilience to Climate Change and Disasters 2. Waste Management

4. Inclusive Social Development 5. Food Security

6. Freshwater Resources and Sanitation 3. Sustainable Island Management and Ocean Resources

7. Energy Security 8. Sustainable Transportation 9. Technology Innovation and Development 10. Greening Tourism and Manufacturing Industries

Structure of Key Thematic Area Sections

INTRODUCTION CURRENT STATUS

Key Challenges

i) Overview of Existing Policies ii) Review of Performance Way Forward

Chapter 6 - Implementation and Monitoring Arrangements  Advocacy

and Awareness

 High

Level Multi-Stakeholder Panel on Sustainable Development 

Chaired by PM

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Cross-Stakeholder Representation

 Time-bound

targets

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Short-term, Medium-term, Long-term

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Support Roadmap and its successor

Concluding Remarks Continuity of Vision of the Peoples Charter  Notable prerequisites to success: - Political Will - Inclusiveness  Why Fiji needs to act now – ‘hot spots’.  Availability of timely, quality data  Implementation  Sharing of Fiji’s Experience 