Fiji
| Articles |
1.1.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j)
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| Indicative date of implementation | 31 December 2019 |
| Definitive date of implementation | 31 December 2020 |
| Assistance required for implementation |
Assistance required: Legal/Policy - Technical expertise to develop user friendly publications. Technical expertise in translating information in other 2 Official languages. Procedures • Assistance is required to review the range of publications produced by border agencies and develop more formal procedures in order to publish trade- related information in easily accessible manner and to provide measures to ensure that relevant agency staffs are aware of the obligation. Human Resources/Training • Training of all relevant border agency Officials to have better understanding of Fiji's international obligations, relevant domestic laws and roles and responsibilities of other border agencies to facilitate trade. • The training will also include identification of type of information that the agencies need to publish. ICT • To develop user friendly websites where all relevant information could be found easily. • Capacitate other border agencies with ICT systems. |
| Donor / Agency |
World Bank |
| Progress reported |
27 June 2025
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G/TFA/N/FJI/3
The key trade facilitation agencies such as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services, Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, Ministry of Forestry, Ministry of Fisheries, etc. have published information in relation to Article 1.1. This includes legislation, import and export forms, application and clearance guides and procedures including checklists, license requirements and schedule of fees and charges. There has been significant progress made on the development of publications by respective Government Departments and Agencies. As part of the implementation of the National Trade Portal for Fiji with World Bank Group support, a thorough review of the status and the quality of regulatory information provided has been undertaken. World Bank assistance is provided to key agencies, including the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, which is currently developing new legislation, and assistance is provided to review and update all published information to align it with the new legislation. With over 98% of content uploaded to date, the National Trade Portal for Fiji will officially launch in July 2025. Areas of assistance required: None identified. |