Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu

Abstract*

The Project is Phase I of a multiphase programmatic approach (MPA). The MPA is a comprehensive 3-phase tourism development program in Vanua Levu that will support the realization of Fiji’s national development, private sector growth, and green growth plans. The program has two main aims: a) to improve the resilience and sustainability of the tourism industry, including short-term recovery and longer-term diversification and high-value growth; and... Show More

Development Objective

The Project Development Objectives (PDOs) of Phase I MPA are to strengthen targeted infrastructure and essential services, increase coordination and private sector participation in tourism, and enhance environmental sustainability of tourism assets.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P178694
Status
Active
Team Leader
Rajesh Rohatgi , Tawia Addo-Ashong
Borrower 2
Ministry of Finance,Republic of Fiji

Country
Fiji
Disclosure Date
November 8, 2022
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
June 23, 2023
Effective Date
May 9, 2024

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 40.00 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Fisheries,Ministry of Waterways and Environment,Water Authority Fiji,Airports Fiji Limited,Ministry of Forestry,Fiji Roads Authority,Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport,Savusavu Town Council,Labasa Town Council,Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
Region
East Asia and Pacific
Fiscal Year 3
2023

Commitment Amount
US$ 61.50 million
Environmental Category
N/A
Environmental and Social Risk
Substantial
Closing Date
June 30, 2029

Consultant Services required
Yes
Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
January 5, 2024

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Environment and Natural Resource Management

FY17 - Climate change37%
- FY17 - Adaptation28%
- FY17 - Mitigation8%
FY17 - Environmental policies and institutions35%
FY17 - Renewable Natural Resources Asset Management35%
- FY17 - Biodiversity35%

FY17 - Urban and Rural Development

FY17 - Cultural Heritage100%
FY17 - Disaster Risk Management35%
- FY17 - Disaster Preparedness35%
- FY17 - Disaster Response and Recovery35%
- FY17 - Disaster Risk Reduction35%
FY17 - Road Safety80%
FY17 - Rural Development100%
- FY17 - Rural Non-farm Income Generation100%
FY17 - Urban Development80%
- FY17 - Public Transport80%

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
IDA Credit	61.50

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	N/A
IDA Commitment	61.50
IBRD + IDA Commitment	61.50

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	40.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Jun 5, 2024	IDA-73690	Loan Disb	2,170,210.00
Jun 23, 2023	IDA-73690	Loan Commitment	61,500,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Financial Management	Moderately Unsatisfactory	2024-12-13
Procurement	Moderately Unsatisfactory	2024-12-13
Project Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-12-13
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-12-13
Monitoring and Evaluation	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-12-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Moderately Unsatisfactory	2024-12-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Whole-of-government Integrated Tourism Master Plan developed and endorsed Value No No Yes
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Number of people with access to new or improved resilient infrastructure (air and road transport) Value 0.00 0.00 56000.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Number of new locally managed marine areas established in Vanua Levu Value 26.00 26.00 31.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Number of tourism MSMEs with new or increased sales (gender-disaggregated) Value 0.00 0.00 120.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Number of residents with access to new or improved resilient infrastructure (air transport) Value 0.00 0.00 33600.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Number of women owned cultural industry enterprises with new or increased sales Value 0.00 0.00 5.00
Date
Comment
Number of visitors with access to new or improved resilient infrastructure (air transport) Value 0.00 0.00 22400.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Number of visitors with access to new or improved resilient infrastructure (road transport) Value 0.00 0.00 20000.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
User satisfaction with essential services provision (disaggregated by gender) Value 30.00 30.00 80.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
User satisfaction with essential services provision (male) Value 30.00 30.00 80.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
User satisfaction with essential services provision (female) Value 30.00 30.00 80.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Labasa-Savusavu Domestic Airport Upgrades Value 0.00 0.00 2.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Government service providers benefiting from skills enhancement Value 0.00 0.00 50.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Peopled trained on emergency preparedness Value 0.00 0.00 20.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) installed and operational Value 0.00 0.00 2.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Share of tourism and tourism-related MSMEs satisfied with the project interventions (disaggregated by gender) Value 0.00 0.00 75.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Road safety features and climate resilience measures installed on the Labasa-Savusavu Road Value 0.00 0.00 95.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
MSMEs with improved tourism products and services Value 0.00 0.00 80.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
New solid waste management facility for Savusavu constructed and operational Value No No Yes
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
MSMEs with improved tourism products and services (of which, number that are women-owned) Value 0.00 0.00 10.00
Date
Comment
Sewerage Treatment Facility piloted and operational Value No No Yes
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Rooftop solar panels installed on public buildings in Labasa and Savusavu Value No No Yes
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Increase in destination marketing reach Value 0.00 0.00 50.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Community-driven cityscape improvement works constructed in Savusavu and Labasa town centers Value No No Yes
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment
Sites with management plans Value 0.00 0.00 10.00
Date July 26, 2023 October 23, 2023 June 30, 2029
Comment

Whole-of-government Integrated Tourism Master Plan developed and endorsed	Value	No	No	Yes
	Date	July 26, 2023	October 23, 2023	June 30, 2029
	Comment

Number of people with access to new or improved resilient infrastructure (air and road transport)	Value	0.00	0.00	56000.00
	Date	July 26, 2023	October 23, 2023	June 30, 2029
	Comment

Number of new locally managed marine areas established in Vanua Levu	Value	26.00	26.00	31.00
	Date	July 26, 2023	October 23, 2023	June 30, 2029
	Comment

User satisfaction with essential services provision (disaggregated by gender)	Value	30.00	30.00	80.00
	Date	July 26, 2023	October 23, 2023	June 30, 2029
	Comment

Increase in destination marketing reach	Value	0.00	0.00	50.00
	Date	July 26, 2023	October 23, 2023	June 30, 2029
	Comment

Sites with management plans	Value	0.00	0.00	10.00
	Date	July 26, 2023	October 23, 2023	June 30, 2029
	Comment

Number of women owned cultural industry enterprises with new or increased sales	Value	0.00	0.00	5.00
	Date
	Comment

Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu

Abstract*

Development Objective

Key Details

Project Details

Sectors

Themes

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS