Investment Fiji reports lack verifiable data, committee finds

Fiji's parliament cannot independently assess Investment Fiji's true impact because its annual reports lack sufficient verifiable data. The Standing Committee on Economic Affairs reviewed the organization's 2022-2024 reports and found they prioritized promotional activities and broad outcomes over concrete evidence.

Committee Chair Sakiusa Tubuna criticized the reports for their insufficient data, stating that parliament cannot verify the organization's actual achievements. While the committee acknowledged some positive steps, the lack of verifiable metrics hinders a proper evaluation of Investment Fiji's effectiveness.

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the reports place too much emphasis on promotional activities and broad outcomes, rather than verifiable data.

The review highlights a significant gap between the organization's reported activities and the evidence needed to confirm its impact, raising questions about accountability and performance measurement within the investment promotion agency.

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the reports lack sufficient evidence for parliament to independently assess the organization’s true impact.