The Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation (IME) framework is a system designed to track and assess the progress of the National Development Plan (NDP) in Fiji.

According to the NDP, while the document aims to improve the lives of people in Fiji, successful execution is crucial hence the IME.

The NDP emphasised that a plan is ineffective if it is not put into action and if its progress isn’t monitored.

“This has been the fate of many national and sectoral plans, not exclusive to Fiji alone,” the NDP stated.

“Good governance requires that there be institutionalised platforms for people to hold the Government accountable to deliver on its commitments.

“An IME framework is essential to ensure timely implementation of policies and strategies, optimise resource allocation, improve the effectiveness of programs and enable stakeholder engagement and feedback.

“It will enable corrective measures to be taken in a timely manner to ensure outcomes are achieved.”

The NDP outlines high-level outcomes identified through discussions with the relevant government ministries.

These outcomes will serve as key performance indicators (KPIs) for the permanent secretaries in charge of the ministries.

In turn, these ministries will create realistic and achievable outputs based on these outcomes.

To keep track of the NDP’s progress, the implementing ministries will be required to provide reports every quarter and annually.

“This regular reporting will help ensure that everyone stays informed about how well the plan is being executed.

“The implementing ministries will be required to report on a quarterly and annual basis on the progress of implementation of the respective policies, strategies, and programmes.

“To institutionalise the IME, a Cabinet Sub-Committee on IME is proposed, and this will safeguard taxpayer’s funds, optimise resource utilisation and maximise policy impacts.”