Expect Economic Growth: Whiteside

Expect Economic Growth: Whiteside

Fiji Sun, 21 May 2017 – The Fijian economy is expected to grow by 3.8 per cent this year, an upward revision from the October 2016 forecast of 3.6 per cent.

This is after an estimated 2.0 per cent growth last year, a statement from the Reserve Bank of Fiji said.

Chairman of the Macroeconomic Committee and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside said: “With the exception of fishing, forestry and mining, most sectors are expected to improve this year with the services sector envisaged to drive economic activity.” Read more…