Network likely to be set up for Suva economic recovery plan

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Acting Permanent Secretary for Local Government Shaheen Ali (front-row, third from right) with the participants of the workshop in Suva today. Picture: ABISHEK CHAND

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ‘Building Urban economic resilience during and after COVID-19’ workshop will likely establish a network and support for the implementation of the Suva City Economic Recovery Plan.

Speaking during the launch of the workshop, Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Local Government Shaheen Ali said it would ensure the communities thrive and become stronger.

“Whilst there is a downturn in the economic activities in Suva, Nadi town, being a tourism hub and our international gateway has faced the biggest economic losses,” Mr Ali said.

“We have also witnessed Fijians returning to villages and communities looking for alternate sources of income.”

He reminded the participants to keep in mind the greatest impact may not be felt in Suva, but in other towns and cities in Fiji.

Read more reports in tomorrow’s edition of The Fiji Times.

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