Importantly, we continue to partner with financial institutions to ensure that they provide an efficient and effective facilitative role in the development of the economy. I note the enormous progress made towards the development of microfinance in Fiji.
It is encouraging to see the active participation from banks and stakeholders from the private and public sectors as well as nongovernment organizations in the various microfinance expositions held so far. These expos are an opportunity for the public to learn about self employment and rural financial services available through microfinance.