Consultative session held on Mapping Public Perceptions of Corruption in Fiji

A consultative session was held today with focus groups on Mapping Public Perceptions of Corruption in Fiji as part of the Pacific Anti-Corruption Project funded by the Government of the United Kingdom and implemented by UNDP Pacific Office.

The group sessions held with youth, women, the private sector and media representatives is part of the Mapping Public Perceptions of Corruption in Fiji initiative.

The sessions are designed to capture diverse perspectives on how corruption is understood, experienced, and addressed in Fiji, ensuring broad representation from across society.

Transparency International Pacfic Regional Coordinator, Losana Tuiraviravi says they are using the Corruption Perception Survey reports to highlight the information and data.

Tuiraviravi says this work is important in order to engage with the people working on the ground to hear about their thoughts and perceptions on what is happening in our nation especially around how the public sector is addressing corruption, how agencies like FICAC is carrying out its roles and responsibilities and the perception within the community on how they are engaging with the citizens every day.

She says the fight against corruption is a fight that everyone should be involved in.

The sessions are to gather qualitative insights on public perceptions of corruption, including how it is defined locally, where it is most prevalent, and its social, economic, and institutional impacts.

It will also identify high-risk areas and enabling factors for corruption, as well as barriers to reporting and accountability.

They also highlight lived experiences from groups often underrepresented in governance dialogue, particularly youth and women.

It will also generate community-driven solutions and practical recommendations for improving transparency, accountability, and service delivery.