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Table 3.4 State-owned enterprises, 2023
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Category/entity: Energy Fiji Ltd (EFL)
Core activities and social obligations: Provides energy solutions to customers in Fiji through the use of all types of energy sources
Government shareholding (%): 51
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4.4. Fiji's agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and climate change. In 2020, the agriculture sector suffered losses estimated at FJD 146.5 million with 75% crop damage during Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

4.7. The Ministry of Agriculture is mainly responsible for the Government's policies related to agriculture. (...) the Ministry shapes its policies in line with a number of plans including the National Development Plan and the 5 year Strategic Development Plan (2019-2023). [9] The authorities are currently reviewing the Plans.
[9] Other plans include People's Charter for Change, Green Growth, National Climate Change Policy, and National Adaptation Plans. (...)

4.8. The 5-year Strategic Development Plan (2019-2023), linked to the National Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sets out five strategic priorities: (i) improve food and nutrition security for all citizens of Fiji; (ii) increase farmer household income for sustainable livelihoods; (iii) increase adoption of sustainable resource management and climate smart agriculture; (iv) establish and improve commercial agriculture; and (v) improve quality public sector performance and service delivery. (...) According to the authorities, the mid term review of the Strategic Development Plan was conducted by the Economic Policy and Statistics Division led by the Monitoring and Evaluation Section with technical assistance from the European Union Delegation under the Fiji Sustainable Rural Livelihoods programme and the FAO .

Table 4.2 Support measures between FY2021/22 FY2022/23
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Name of initiative: Infrastructure Support to Exporters and Agro-Processors; Hydroponic System Programme
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4.13. (...) Businesses undertaking a new activity in processing agricultural commodities into bio-fuels, as approved by the Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2028, shall be exempted from tax for 5, 7, or 13 years according to the amount of capital invested. (...)

4.24. The Ministry of Fisheries is mainly responsible for policy formulation, implementation, and management of fisheries. The Offshore Fisheries Management Act (OFMA) 2012 and its subsidiary legislation, the Offshore Fisheries Management Regulations (OFMR) 2014, remain the main legislation regulating the fisheries sector. Both instruments incorporate Fiji's international and regional obligations regarding the sustainable management of highly migratory fish stocks that pass through Fiji fisheries waters.

4.25. The OFMA [Offshore Fisheries Management Act] 2012 aims to ensure sustainable management and use of fisheries. It applies to fishing and related activities by citizens of Fiji and foreigners. The Act stipulates provisions on, inter alia (i) functions of the relevant authorities; (ii) measures relating to fishery conservations, management, and development; (iii) licence and authorization requirements; (iv) monitoring, controlling, surveillance, and enforcement; (v) port measures, trans-shipment, and other services; and (vi) jurisdiction and evidence. Strengthened monitoring and surveillance procedures are also set out as high penalties and fines for breaches to deter potential offenders.

4.26. As for the function of relevant authorities, the Minister of Fisheries is mandated to provide general policy guidelines on fisheries matters, and to delegate responsibilities and give directions to the Permanent Secretary of Fisheries as legislated under the OFMA [Offshore Fisheries Management Act] 2012. The Permanent Secretary may make allocations for any fishing activity, management plan, or access agreement, and is empowered to issue licences and set their conditions. The Director of Fisheries is responsible for preparing a Fisheries Management Plan. The OFMA 2012 also established the Offshore Fisheries Advisory Council to advise the Minister on policy matters relating to fisheries conservation, management, development, and sustainable use.

4.27. The Tuna Development and Management Plan has remained unchanged since Fiji's previous Review. It sets sustainable catch limits, an annual cap on the number of licences issued, and licence fees to support management of the fishery.