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Policy objectives include the following:
a. Improve and strengthen household food security
At present, approximately 57% of the country's food as well as 60% of its protein and 64%
of its fat, are imported. The Government's current policy emphasizing export-oriented
agriculture, may result in an increased dependence on imported food. An attempt should be
made to modify the agriculture policy in order to increase domestic food production, with
the aim of having more than 50% of the country's food supplied locally.
UNICEF support for family food production oriented projects within MAFFA has assisted the
Ministry to refocus on domestic food production. The World Food Summit (Rome, 1996) has
also provided an impetus for MAFFA to begin to redirect resources so that they also
address food security issues.
b. Improve and strengthen the promotion of local foods
Nutrition and health education are continuing to promote local foods as better
alternatives for good health (c.f. imported foods, which are generally processed and have
a high salt, sugar and fat content, and minimal fibre). Current analysis of local foods at
the University of the South Pacific has provided evidence of the nutritional superiority
of these foods. Selling the idea of their superior nutritional quality over the cheaper
but less nutritious imported foods is what is needed. Greater emphasis on local food
production with resources allocated to research and improved cultivars and marketing of
local foods may improve their competitiveness. At the moment, the convenience offered by
imported foods in terms of storability and ease in preparation (in an almost ready-to-eat
state) make them more attractive and in some cases a more economical choice. However, the
costs they incur in the long run) may offset their current advantages.
Support is provided for NGO activity, especially KANA in boarding schools, and Soqosoqo
Vakamarama etc. for improved family nutrition.
c. Incorporation of Food and Nutrition in the formal education system
The teaching of Food and Nutrition as a subject up to 7th form level and subject to
examination, makes it possible to create awareness and impart knowledge so that young
people can make informed food choices, hopefully for the better. It is encouraging to note
that at this level both girls and boys are enrolled in the subject.
There is a need, however, to ensure that the curriculum does contribute to a greater
appreciation of local foods, and that it is geared to helping students avoid being victims
of diet-related diseases. The curriculum needs to be specific to the country's current
health problems.
Awareness created in students can be reinforced if the Ministry of Education adopts
supportive health promotion policies such as health and nutrition policy for schools, and
ensures that schools provide a health promoting environment, e.g. school canteens.
d. Deregulation Policy
There is an urgent need to ensure that food safety regulations and quality control
standards are in place and are enforced. Otherwise, the country could be left open to
being a dumping ground for food of inferior quality and safety.
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The current trend is to adopt a Westernized dietary pattern. Over the years this consumption pattern has resulted in increasing dependence on overseas food supplies, partly due to changing production priorities domestically, with greater emphasis on cash and export crops and also, to some extent, insufficient domestic supplies. Wider exposure to exotic foods through mobility and marketing (advertisements, TV, etc.) have led to changing preferences, such that more and more people are preferring imported refined food compared to indigenous food. With the changing consumption patterns and also changing lifestyles, the emerging disease patterns are similar to those that are prevalent overseas, a major cause being a diet which is rich in saturated and unsaturated fat and minimal fibre.
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This information is based on Fiji's submission to the 5th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997. Last update: May 1997
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Through the Sustainable Development Bill the Government is working towards providing the use of market-based instruments such as tradeable rights and taxes in almost all sectors where there is an abundance of natural resources, particularly in the fisheries and marine sectors. This will ensure a move towards market-based instruments/incentives to provide the right market signals to prices or resources and investment, cost, etc., from the traditional regulatory framework, which is known for its costly administrative inefficiencies.
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Financing
Financial resources to undertake globally, regionally and nationally significant
activities are limited. However, some assistance has been forthcoming from overseas
donors. These have come mainly from:
the Foundation for the South Pacific (FSP); World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF); South
Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Tourism Council of the South Pacific
(TCSP); South Pacific Commission (SPC); United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Small grant schemes have been provided by
various developed countries, such as the USA, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Funds have come from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for regional programmes and for
Fiji's preparation of the Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. The European Union (EU),
World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have funded environment-related projects in
the infrastructure, education, agriculture and health sectors.
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This information is based on Fiji's submission to the 5th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997. Last update: May 1997
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
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In the same manner, technical assistance and technologies accessible to Fiji in international and regional organizations would be approached in an integrative manner by the Ministries concerned.
Decision-Making: Legislation and Regulations
The Sustainable Development Bill makes provision for an effective sustainable policy
formulation process. This process is to be established within every government ministry,
department or statutory body that has responsibility for the management or administration
of social, economic, environmental or natural resource matters. This would ensure that
policy formulation is undertaken through the broadest possible consultation and
participation.
The Sustainable Development Bill would empower various Ministries to formulate
environmental management policies related to their respective areas of work. Technologies
that are introduced to Fiji would be insured by the Government Ministries that receive
them, and those that are relevant to promote sustainable development in the sectors.
The Sustainable Development Bill would also empower planning authorities to ensure cleaner
production of new industries. Codes of practice would be formulated to enable
self-regulation of industries, including monitoring and auditing of operations on a
regular basis. Codes of Practice would ensure that industries meet the standards of the
ISO 14000 series. International and regional organizations would be approached to fund
projects on training which would be required in order to implement the Bill. A donors
meeting for this purpose was organized in September 1997.
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This information is based on Fiji's submission to the 5th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997. Last update: May 1997
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Decision-Making: Coordinating Bodies
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry does not administer laws, standards or programmes specifically dealing with sustainable management. However, the Ministry is working on a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia and New Zealand on the effective enforcement of international standards which will address environmental issues.
Decision-Making: Legislation and Regulations
The new ISO 14000 Standard series dealing specifically with environmental issues is being encouraged and will be implemented by the office of Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs.
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