The Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), held a one-day Screening Note Evaluation Workshop aimed at improving the planning and screening process for Fiji’s upcoming capital projects under the Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) for the 2025–2026 financial year.

As part of Fiji’s broader budget formulation efforts, the workshop brought together participants from key pilot ministries and agencies to evaluate and enhance project proposals.

These proposals are expected to align with the country’s National Development Plan 2025–2029 and the long-term 2050 Vision Implementation Book.

The session also served as a capacity-building platform, encouraging innovation and collaboration to ensure proposed projects are not only aligned with national priorities but also deliver value for money.

Core themes included strengthening accountability, promoting transparency, improving operational efficiency, and reinforcing institutional frameworks.

PSIP plays a critical role in Fiji’s Public Financial Management Improvement Programme.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to improving the appraisal and approval stages of public investment projects to ensure more strategic resource allocation and meaningful development outcomes.