Development agencies play a pivotal role in shaping the economic and social landscape of Fiji and the broader Pacific region. The Pacific Islands face unique development challenges due to their geographic isolation, small and dispersed populations, and high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters. Despite these challenges, the region has seen significant progress, largely supported by the strategic investments and partnerships of key development agencies.
Key challenges that we see
Rising sea levels, cyclones, and extreme weather events threaten infrastructure, livelihoods, and food security.
While donor presence is strong, coordination among agencies and alignment with national priorities can be fragmented, leading to overlaps or gaps in support.
Many Pacific countries, including Fiji, still face significant deficits in resilient transport, energy, and digital infrastructure, especially in rural and outer island communities.
Outward migration, especially of skilled workers, creates labor shortages in key sectors such as tourism, health, and education.
MSMEs, which form the backbone of Pacific economies, struggle with limited access to credit and financial services, constraining entrepreneurship and growth.
Aid volatility and geopolitical risks: fluctuations in aid flows, shifting donor priorities, and global economic uncertainties (e.g., trade wars, pandemics) create instability for long-term planning.
Women and marginalized groups continue to face barriers to participation in economic and leadership roles, despite targeted programs.
Inconsistent data collection and monitoring hinder evidence-based decision-making and impact assessment.
How KPMG can strategically help you deliver and grow
KPMG can act as a trusted advisor, helping align donor investments with national and regional priorities, and facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships that maximize impact and reduce duplication.
With deep local knowledge and global expertise, KPMG can support the design, management, and evaluation of donor-funded projects, ensuring they are contextually relevant, sustainable, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Our risk consulting services help agencies and governments identify, assess, and mitigate risks across financial, operational, and strategic domains. This includes:
Risk profiling and mitigation planning
Internal controls review
Fraud risk assessments
ESG risk diagnostics
We conduct in-depth reviews of public policies, institutional frameworks, and governance structures to assess effectiveness, alignment with development goals, and readiness for reform. This includes:
Institutional capacity assessments
Governance and operating model reviews
Regulatory gap analyses
Policy harmonization studies
KPMG provides macro-level assessments to inform strategic planning and donor engagement. These include:
Country and sector diagnostics
Economic shock response evaluations
Fiscal sustainability and public expenditure reviews
Smart city and infrastructure planning
We offer independent verification and monitoring services to ensure transparency and accountability in program delivery:
Spot checks on implementing partners
Stock takes of assets and resources
Performance audits and due diligence reviews
Micro-assessments of operational systems and controls
KPMG can help development agencies and governments unlock the potential of the private sector by:
Advising on regulatory reforms and business environment improvements.
Supporting SME development through capacity building, access to finance, and digital transformation.
Facilitating public-private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure, health, and education.
KPMG offers specialized services in climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and the structuring of climate finance solutions (e.g., green bonds, blended finance), helping clients access and deploy funds from agencies.
KPMG can design and implement strategies to promote gender equality and social inclusion, ensuring that development interventions reach and empower women, youth, and marginalized groups.
With a strong understanding of the Pacific’s geopolitical landscape, KPMG can advise clients on managing risks, complying with donor requirements, and leveraging opportunities from new and emerging partners.
Why choose KPMG?
KPMG Fiji is more than a service provider, we are a strategic partner committed to driving sustainable development across the Pacific. Our value lies in our ability to combine global expertise with local insight, delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of development agencies, governments, and communities in Fiji and the region.
What sets us apart:
- From risk consulting and policy review to institutional diagnostics and macroeconomic assessments, our team brings deep technical knowledge across sectors and disciplines.
- We understand the cultural, geographic, and economic nuances of the Pacific, ensuring our solutions are contextually relevant and locally grounded.
- As a trusted advisor, we provide objective, evidence-based insights through spot checks, stock takes, performance audits, and independent evaluations.
- We leverage cutting-edge tools for data analytics, impact measurement, and digital transformation to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
- We work closely with development partners, government agencies, and the private sector to co-create solutions that are inclusive, resilient, and scalable.
- Our work is guided by principles of gender equity, social inclusion, and climate resilience; ensuring no one is left behind.
Whether you're designing a new program, reviewing policy frameworks, assessing institutional capacity, or navigating complex risks, KPMG Fiji is ready to help you deliver results that matter.
