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The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier institution of higher learning for the Pacific, uniquely placed in a region of extraordinary physical, social, and economic diversity and challenges to serve the region’s need for high-quality tertiary education, research, and policy. After five decades, USP is a source of immense pride for the region which has nurtured its development from simply being an autonomous university in the region to its current status as a world-class tertiary provider, research institution, and development organisation designed to meet the needs and address the priorities of its Member Countries in an affordable, future-oriented manner that values and celebrates Pacific history, cultures and the natural environment.
The primary role of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Finance, Fiji, is to support the government in the efficient and effective management of the national economy consistent with the sustainable achievement of the government’s vision for the nation. To achieve this, the ministry ensures that prudent fiscal policies and practices are in place to strengthen financial and macroeconomic stability. The ministry aims to continue its efforts to spearhead the financial management reform that will help the government improve the delivery of public goods and services, thereby contributing to economic growth and improving the living standards of the people of Fiji.
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As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. We invest in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize our global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.
A think tank as well as a foundation, Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) believes that both words and actions are key to understanding the challenges of today and forging new paths toward a more harmonious, sustainable, and inclusive future. As a private Japanese foundation, they strive to strengthen cooperation between Japan and other countries at all levels.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) envisions a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in the region. They support projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
UNCDF has been present in Fiji since 2008, improving digital access to financial services and allowing greater financial access in rural areas, which greatly benefits low-income households.
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Ekos are international leaders in environmental consulting with clients ranging from governments, multilateral banks, international organisations, corporates, universities, and community organisations.
MEDIA PARTNERS
Islands Business is the region’s only monthly news, current affairs and business magazine. They investigate beyond the headlines to give you the information you want, the information you need and, most importantly, the information you can rely on!
Appropriate Technology has been introducing new and innovative business ideas, and technology advances to communities across the developing world since its publication. Focusing on the skills, engineering input and project assistance that smallholder farmers and their families need for survival and progress, they also seek to address the ever-changing concerns and issues faced by the communities they serve.