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Fiji Steps Up Financial Transparency and Anti-Corruption Efforts with International Support

Senior representatives from national institutions in Fiji and other Pacific Island Countries have come together to share experiences and enhance their knowledge on advancing anti-corruption and anti-money laundering efforts. The high-level dialogue was facilitated by the Pacific Anti-Corruption Project, funded by the UK government as part of the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) anti-corruption initiatives.

The master-level anti-corruption knowledge sharing program, launched in August 2021, aims to provide:

Needs-based policy and legislative advisory services
Structured training support
Direct mentoring to all 14 Pacific Island Countries covered by the project

The program has undergone refinement based on regional and country-based consultations and dialogues since its inception.

Recent Virtual Knowledge Exchange Session

Yesterday’s virtual knowledge exchange session brought together representatives from institutions in the region to discuss “Intelligence-Led Financial Disruption of Corruption” and learn from international experts. The approach focuses on gathering relevant information on corruption offences and converting it into useful intelligence for agencies to identify facilitators of corruption.

International Anti-Corruption Day Commemoration

The event marked a symbolic commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of everyone in tackling corruption. Participants acknowledged the importance of sub-regional and regional knowledge-sharing for improved anti-corruption results in the Pacific.

Program Anchored on Agenda 2030 and SDGs

The master-level program is anchored on the values and principles of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the Teieniwa Pacific Unity against Corruption Vision, endorsed by 18 Pacific Islands Forum leaders in February 2021.

Quotes from Key Officials

“The UK is pleased to be supporting this important work as part of our wider programme to strengthen anti-corruption across the Pacific.” - Acting British High Commissioner to Fiji H. E. Mr. Paul Welsh
“This knowledge program offers tailor-made specialized knowledge-sharing opportunities for Pacific national institutions to strengthen their capacities to combat corruption and improve implementation of Agenda 2030 and SDGs.” - UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji Resident Representative Mr. Levan Bouadze

Program Goals

By the end of the initial stage in March 2022, the program is expected to develop tailored manuals and guidelines based on specific needs of agencies. These products are designed to enhance knowledge and skills for better detection, prosecution, and adjudication of anti-corruption and financial crimes in the Pacific.

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