Australia’s development partnership with Fiji

2024-25 bilateral allocation [budget estimate]: $54.0 million
2024-25 total Australian ODA [budget estimate]: $123.1 million
2023-24 bilateral allocation [budget estimate]: $44.0 million
2023-24 total Australian ODA [budget estimate]: $88.1 million
2022-23 total Australian ODA [actual]: $149.3 million

Australia also provides budget support to Fiji which will be included in actual figures published in the relevant Australia’s Official Development Assistance: Statistical Summary.

We are working with Fiji to design the new Fiji Development Partnership Plan (DPP) in 2024, which will sit under the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership, and set out our shared development priorities in line with the International Development Policy. Australia’s International Development Policy presents a long-term vision for how our development program will meet the critical needs of our partners, while also supporting Australia's national interests and the interests we share with our region. The Fiji DPP is being developed in consultation with government and non-government stakeholders in Fiji and Australia. It will replace the existing COVID-19 Development Response Plan.

Stability

As a key Pacific economy and a regional hub, Fiji’s stability is of great importance to the region and Australia. Australia’s support has focussed on strengthening Government of Fiji’s national policies and institutions, including the national social protection system, gender equality, education and the Fijian public service. Australia’s governance program is supporting productive peer-to-peer partnerships with key institutions, including Parliament, news media, and the Fijian Elections Office.

Further information on programs addressing stability in Fiji.

Economic recovery

We are contributing to Fiji’s efforts to maintain fiscal sustainability through targeted budget support to help the Government of Fiji accelerate its fiscal reforms to bolster continued economic growth and diversification. Australia’s budget support during and after the pandemic has enabled Fiji to deliver on critical spending priorities, such as health, education and social protection. Our private sector investments, including the Market Development Facility and the Australia-International Finance Corporation Partnership, are identifying opportunities to expand the tourism sector, while economic growth programs are exploring economic diversification opportunities. We are assisting Fiji to improve efficiency of service delivery and promote broad-based, private sector-led economic growth.

Further information on programs addressing economic recovery in Fiji.

Health security

Australia is Fiji’s largest public health partner and is responding to Fiji’s most acute health priorities. Our support builds institutional capacity, strengthens the health system, with a focus on supply chain reform, digital health, and patient safety and care.

In March 2024, Australia provided $10 million to fund the redevelopment master plan for the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital. The master plan work will take around 3 years, and will include: a Clinical Services Plan, Redevelopment Options Analysis, Preliminary Master Plan and Detailed Master Plan. A Priority Infrastructure Plan will also be delivered by the end of 2024 to identify intermediate upgrades to CWM Hospital while the master plan is delivered.

Further information on programs addressing health security in Fiji.