New guidelines approved for the preparation, appraisal and approval of Govt’s capital projects

New guidelines have been approved by cabinet for the preparation, appraisal and approval of capital projects under the Public Sector Investment Programme.

Cabinet says the aim is to obtain best value for money in Government’s Capital Projects Program.

The guidelines describe general principles governing good planning, procurement and management.

The ten entities selected as pilot institutions to receive additional capacity development support commencing in the next financial year are Ministry of Finance; Fiji Roads Authority; Water Authority of Fiji; Ministry for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services; Ministry of Housing and Local Government; Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways; Ministry of Health and Medical Services; Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development, Disaster Management; Ministry of Education; and Ministry of Sugar Industry.

Cabinet says the Ministry of Finance is reactivating its strategic planning functions and this will strengthen Government’s planning capacity.