Fiji - 11 september 2025
Good Return Limited has been given a USD 100,084 contract by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the project "Enhancing Resilience of the Most Vulnerable Segments of the Population Towards an Inclusive Digital Economy."The initiative, which was signed on September 11, 2025, intends to promote inclusion and fair access to new economic opportunities by strengthening the financial and digital resilience of vulnerable communities in Fiji.
Overview of the Project
As part of UNDP's continuous efforts to advance financial empowerment and digital inclusion throughout the Pacific region, this project is a major step. The project aims to ensure that no one is left behind in the shift to digital economies by concentrating on marginalised populations, particularly women, youth, and rural communities.The program's emphasis on social protection, digital transformation, and inclusive growth is in line with UNDP's larger development objectives in Fiji.
Contract Specifics
Contract Title: Enhancing Resilience of the Most Vulnerable Segments of the Population Towards an Inclusive Digital Economy
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Contract Value: USD 100,084
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Contract Date: September 11, 2025
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Procurement Method: UNDP Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Purchaser: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Fiji
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Supplier: Good Return Limited, Fiji
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Reference Numbers: TOT Ref No. 20314912; Notice Ref No. 50007296/UNCDF-00214,2
Buyer: Fiji's United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The project's implementing partner is Good Return Limited, a social enterprise with a solid background in digital innovation, microfinance, and financial capability. The group has a track record of successfully promoting digital literacy initiatives and inclusive financial systems throughout the Asia-Pacific area.In order to empower marginalised communities, Good Return will use its experience to create digital tools, community training programmes, and alliances with nearby financial institutions.
Goals of the Project
The project's goals are to-
Improve the financial and digital literacy of small business owners and vulnerable households
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Encourage women and young people in particular to use digital finance platforms safely
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Provide inclusive financial services to strengthen community resilience
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Encourage digital upskilling to increase employment and means of subsistence and
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To maintain inclusive digital ecosystems over time, local institutions should be strengthened.
Strategic Implications
By closing the digital divide and assisting Fiji's transition to a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy, the project is anticipated to produce long-term benefits.Through enhancing digital literacy and access, the project will
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Make it possible for underbanked and unbanked people to access financial services
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Encourage the growth of microenterprises and entrepreneurship
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support youth empowerment and gender equality and
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bolster a community's ability to withstand social and economic shocks.
Final Thoughts
The USD 100,084 contract awarded to Good Return Limited demonstrates UNDP's dedication to promoting resilience and digital inclusion in Fiji. The project seeks to enable disadvantaged groups to actively engage in the developing digital economy through focused interventions and collaborations, supporting the nation's more general development and sustainability objectives.
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