| Project Detail |
The development objective of the Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu Project for Fiji is to develop resilient and sustainable tourism infrastructure and services in Vanua Levu. The project comprises of three components. The first component, overcoming barriers and developing sustainable Tourism aims to address three out of the four main barriers to developing Vanua Levu into a sustainable and resilient tourism destination. It consists of following sub-components: (i) integrated tourism master planning and destination development; (ii) tourism micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) recovery, expansion, and skills development; (iii) strengthening natural resource management and biodiversity conservation; and (iv) emergency management and preparedness for tourism. The second component, building resilient tourism infrastructure address the remaining key barrier to tourism in Vanua Levu - namely, insufficient infrastructure and essential services in Vanua Levu. It consists of following sub-components: (i) connectivity infrastructure investments; (ii) the resilient essential facilities and services investments; and (iii) cityscape improvement of Savusavu and Labasa. The third component, tourism capacity enhancement and project management will address capacity challenges to improve institutional coordination between implementation agencies and enhance the enabling environment for private sector-led sustainable tourism. It consists of following sub-components: (i) institutional strengthening and capacity building; and (ii) project management. 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 Fei Deng,Iretomiwa Olatunji Borrower 2 Republic of Fiji Country Fiji Approval Date (as of board presentation) June 23, 2023 Total Project Cost 1 US$ 61.50 million Implementing Agency Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Fiji Roads Authority, Airports Fiji Limited Region East Asia and Pacific Fiscal Year 3 2023 Commitment Amount US$ 61.50 million Environmental and Social Risk Substantial Last Update Date May 27, 2023 Closing Date N/A Last Stage Reached Bank Approved |
