The Fiji Government will establish the Ocean of Peace Institute in Suva as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s international leadership, with an initial allocation of $50,000 (US$25,000) provided in the 2026–2027 Budget for the preparatory phase.
In his Budget Address, Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel said the institute “will serve as a regional hub for policy dialogue, research and partnerships to promote peace, stability and sustainable development across the Pacific.”
“Government is also taking an important step in advancing Fiji’s international leadership through the establishment of the Ocean of Peace Institute in Suva. An initial allocation of $50,000(US$25,000) has been provided for the preparatory phase of this initiative, which will serve as a regional hub for policy dialogue, research and partnerships to promote peace, stability and sustainable development across the Pacific.”
The Minister also announced funding for the Office of the Prime Minister, saying it remains responsible for coordinating government policy, providing national leadership and delivering key development initiatives.
“The Office of the Prime Minister remains at the centre of Government’s policy coordination, national leadership and the delivery of key development initiatives throughout the country”
He said the Office of the Prime Minister has been allocated $9.7 million (US$4.85 million) in the 2026–2027 Budget.
“The Office is allocated $9.7 million (US$4.85 million) in the 2026–2027 Budget. A key component of this funding is an increase in the Development Grant to $2.5 million (US$1.25 million), which supports community development projects, particularly in rural and maritime areas,” said Esrom.
