I am delighted to be present here today at the official launch of this important initiative – the “Be Money Wise” (BMW) Program. This launch marks another milestone in our journey towards lifting financial literacy levels in Fiji.
When a few years ago it became clear that fiscal policies would not be able to meet the rules of the Stability and Growth pact, it was not policies that were changed but the pact. In 2004 and 2005, several heads of states and governments were actively trying to dismantle the Stability and Growth pact.