06/23/2026
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The iTaukei Resource Owners Forum (TROF) meeting commenced yesterday, 23rd June 2026, at CATD, Nadave, and will run over for two days, concluding Today, 24th June, 2026. The Forum provides a platform for dialogue, information sharing, capacity building, and training for iTaukei resource owners, with a focus on enhancing the sustainable utilization of natural resources for business, commercial, and entrepreneurial development.
This year's Forum focused on Strengthening Provincial Holding Companies (PHCs), reflecting a deliberate effort to equip these entities with stronger institutional and commercial capacity at the provincial level. The Forum was officially opened by the Reserve Bank of Fiji's Deputy Governor, Mr. Esala Masitabua, who officiated proceedings and set the tone for the two-day programme.
Day One featured three key sessions: the acting Permanent Secretary of iTaukei Affairs, Mr. Paula Tuione presented on NDP Strategies and Priorities, linking the Forum to national development goals; Mr. Sitiveni Weleilakeba shared the Ba Provincial Holdings Company's transformation journey as a case study for other provinces; and Leadership Fiji ran a session on leadership development for PHC boards and management.
Day Two will feature sessions from ITaukei Trust Fund Board - TTFB; Fiji Development Bank (FDB) on financing pathways and lending criteria for PHCs; BAF on business support mechanisms; Digital Transformation and Innovation, focused on digital tools to boost PHC competitiveness and efficiency; and Fijian Holdings on investment opportunities.
Together, these sessions are expected to provide PHCs with a comprehensive suite of financial, advisory, and technological pathways to support their transformation journey.