USP Electronic Research Repository

Post COVID-19 Socio-Economic Recovery in Fiji: A Narrative With Lessons for the Future

Kumar, Henali and Mala, Anjani and Yavalanavanua, Tagimoucia and Chand, Pretika and Singh, Rup and Chand, Kamal (2024) Post COVID-19 Socio-Economic Recovery in Fiji: A Narrative With Lessons for the Future. Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal, 31 (1). pp. 173-185. ISSN 2617-8400

Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)

Abstract

This paper focuses on major socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji. It includes a discussion on the country’s crisis management initiatives and on the view that the post-COVID-19 socioeconomic recovery is likely to be stressful for this small and vulnerable economy. It also provides imperatives for improving socioeconomic welfare by accelerating economic activity in the new normal and presents the following suggestions for moving the economy forward: promote economic diversification; develop and commercialize economic activity in neglected industries; and deepen technology for manufacturing. Some of these suggestions are also applicable to other small and vulnerable economi

Item Type: Journal Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: n/a
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions: School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE)
Depositing User: Nirma Narayan
Date Deposited: 22 Jan 2025 03:51
Last Modified: 22 Jan 2025 03:51
URI: https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/14781

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item