Fiji Trade Policy Framework 2015 – 2025.

Fiji Trade Policy Framework is a national policy with a multisectoral approach setting forth long-term vision of inclusive growth for all the key sectors of the economy. The timeframe of this policy is 10 years between 2015 and 2025. The objectives of this policy are: (I) transformation into a vibrant, diversified and internationally competitive export-led growth oriented economy, (II) engagement in bilateral, regional and multilateral trade frameworks with a view to expand and securing market access for Fiji’s growing industrial base and integrate the Fijian economy into the global trading environment, (III) creating the conditions for the sustained increase in the contribution of investment and the increase in total factor productivity, (IV) encouraging value-addition activities through research and development with a view to increasing national export earnings and creating employment opportunities, (V) supporting domestic firms to increase their levels of efficiency and competitiveness as well as their competition in domestic and international markets, (VI) facilitating the growth of the micro, small and medium enterprises development, (VII) improvement of trade related infrastructure, (VIII) investment promotion and facilitation aspects to attract both domestic and foreign direct investments, (IX) capacity building development in human capital in all the priority sectors to ensure high level productivity, and (X) mainstreaming gender, environmental protection and other related policies to ensure coordination and policy coherence.