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CDD produces and curates research, policy submissions, guides and evidence-based resources to advance inclusive democracy, human rights, accountable governance and social cohesion in Fiji and the Pacific.

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Policy Submission, Position Paper

Submission to the Constitution Review Commission

Dialogue Fiji · 9 July 2026
Dialogue Fiji’s submission to Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission critiques the constitutional review process as rushed and lacking legitimacy while proposing comprehensive reforms to strengthen democratic institutions, judicial independence, electoral representation, parliamentary oversight and constitutional accountability.
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Legislative Submission

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Bill No. 29 of 2026)

Centre for Democracy & Dialogue · 3 September 2026
CDD’s legislative submission analyses the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2026, supporting several liberalising reforms while urging substantial changes to protect ballot secrecy, political neutrality, polling-place security, transparency and electoral integrity.
Electoral Reform
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Fiji’s Recent Constitutional Frameworks

Dialogue Fiji · 10 August 2026
A comparative guide to Fiji’s 1997 Constitution, the Ghai Draft and the 2013 Constitution, examining how each framework approaches rights, elections, Parliament, executive power, the judiciary, state services, accountability and constitutional amendment.
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Proceedings Report

National Budget Forum 2026, Western Division

Dialogue Fiji · 21 July 2026
This proceedings report records the National Budget Forum 2026, Western Division, examining the 2026–2027 National Budget through government, business and industry perspectives. It captures discussion on fiscal pressures, infrastructure, tourism, aviation, sugar, investment and household costs.
Economy
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A Technical Assessment of the Fiji Electoral Law Reform Commission’s Proposed Electoral System

Dialogue Fiji · 19 July 2026
This technical assessment examines the Fiji Electoral Law Reform Commission’s proposed Proportional Open List Constituency System, identifying mathematical, representational and institutional flaws that could undermine proportionality, vote equality, minority protection and electoral integrity.
Electoral Reform
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Proceedings Report

National Budget Forum 2026: Examining the 2026–27 Budget

Centre for Democracy & Dialogue · 1 July 2026
This report documents Dialogue Fiji’s 2026 National Budget Forum, bringing together government, business, academia and civil society to assess the 2026–27 Budget, debate fiscal choices and identify priorities for sustainable growth, accountability and public participation.
Economy
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Proceedings Report

State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue 2026

Centre for Democracy & Dialogue · 9 June 2026
This proceedings report captures the State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue 2026, summarising expert presentations, panel debates, audience interventions and policy recommendations on fiscal sustainability, investment, labour, infrastructure, living costs and economic resilience.
Economy
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Research Report

National Budget 2026–2027

Dialogue Fiji · 1 April 2026
This report presents findings from a national survey of 1,266 Fijians on priorities for the 2026–2027 budget. It identifies cost of living as the dominant concern, health as the leading spending priority, and widespread doubt that public expenditure reflects citizens’ needs.
Economy
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Submission

Submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights on the National Referendum Bill 2025

Dialogue Fiji · 21 January 2026
Dialogue Fiji’s submission analyses the National Referendum Bill 2025 and warns that several provisions would unduly restrict civic education, advocacy, public debate and youth participation. It proposes amendments to protect open, inclusive and democratically legitimate referendum processes.
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Understanding Fiji’s Recent Constitutions: A Citizen’s Illustrated Guide

Dialogue Fiji · 1 January 2026
An illustrated civic education guide comparing Fiji’s 1997 Constitution, the Ghai Draft Constitution and the 2013 Constitution, explaining what each framework says, how they differ, and what those differences mean for citizens.
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Fiji’s Constitution Review

Dialogue Fiji · 20 November 2025
This panel discussion report examines how Fiji can undertake constitutional reform through a credible, inclusive and publicly trusted process. It synthesises expert and audience perspectives on participation, timelines, institutional safeguards, political capture and democratic legitimacy.
Constitutional Reform
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Proceedings Report

National Budget Forum: The People’s Dialogue on the 2025–26 Budget

Centre for Democracy & Dialogue · 3 July 2025
This proceedings report records Dialogue Fiji’s 2025 National Budget Forum, capturing the keynote address, expert panel contributions and public discussion on the 2025–26 Budget, its priorities, economic implications and effects on citizens and communities.
Economy
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Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Electoral Reform

Dialogue Fiji · 10 June 2025
This proceedings report records Dialogue Fiji’s June 2025 national forum on electoral reform, summarising expert presentations, stakeholder deliberations and consensus-based proposals on Fiji’s electoral system, election laws, party regulation, inclusion and democratic safeguards.
Electoral Reform
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Submission

Joint Submission on the Review of Fiji’s Electoral Laws

Dialogue Fiji, The University of Fiji · 1 May 2025
This joint submission assesses Fiji’s constitutional, legislative and administrative electoral framework. It recommends practical reforms to strengthen fairness, transparency, inclusion and participation while retaining democratic safeguards and resisting changes that could enable partisan advantage.
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Research Report

Fijian Budget Voices

Dialogue Fiji · 1 May 2025
This survey report captures the fiscal concerns and recommendations of 367 Fijians ahead of the 2025–2026 National Budget. It examines cost-of-living pressures, public services, infrastructure and spending preferences to support more inclusive, evidence-based and people-centred budgeting.
Economy
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Conflict Sensitive Reporting Manual for Fijian Journalists

Dialogue Fiji · 1 January 2023
A practical manual for Fijian journalists on reporting conflict accurately, impartially and sensitively. It explains conflict dynamics, ethical safeguards, interviewing, verification, source diversity and techniques that reduce harm, stereotypes and escalation.
Media and Journalism
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