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Fiji Recovery and Resilience Budget Support 2020-23 Evaluation Report
The Fiji Recovery and Resilience Budget Support program was one component of the Pacific COVID-19 Fiscal and Budget Support package which provided fiscal support over a three-year period (2020-2023) to Pacific Island countries (including Fiji) and Timor-Leste. Fiji was the largest recipient of the regional package (45% of total funds). The aim of the budget support program was to mitigate the fiscal shock from the pandemic and support vulnerable people and inclusive recovery.
It was designed to complement Australia’s other health, humanitarian, and development support to Fiji. The evaluation considered evidence against key evaluation questions related to effectiveness, efficiency, gender equality, disability equity and sustainability and was based on a mixed methods approach of reviewing secondary data and key informant interviews. The findings will be used to inform future budget support to Fiji and the next Pacific direct financing package.
- Fiji Recovery and Resilience Budget Support 2020-23 Evaluation Report [DOCX 1.7 MB]
- Fiji Recovery and Resilience Budget Support 2020-23 Evaluation Report [PDF 990 KB]
Management response on Fiji Recovery and Resilience Budget Support 2020-23 Evaluation Report
The Fiji Recovery and Resilience Budget Support Program supported Fiji during this significant economic shock, enabling the social protection system to reach vulnerable populations, strengthening public financial management, promoting private sector led economic recovery and enhancing climate, disaster, and social resilience.
All nine (9) recommendations of the independent evaluation have been accepted.