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Fiji: Outcomes of the People's Constitutional Forum

Mar 2013

The People’s Constitutional Forum, made up of a diverse group of 45 leaders and thinkers from around Fiji, met in Lami from 20–22 March, 2013. The People’s Forum was an open space for discussion, debate and negotiation on constitutional content. 

Fiji Constitution Commission publishes draft constitution

Dec 2012
With the publication of a new draft constitution, Fiji embarks on the next phase in its journey from military rule to an elected government. Arriving nearly a year after leader Frank Bainimarama announced his roadmap constitutional development process, and six years since his government seized power in a coup, this is a significant moment for the South Pacific island nation. Following years of behind the scenes advocacy by civil society and dialogue between the divided communities, the momentum towards democracy is gathering pace.

Fiji: Our Voice, Our Future, Our Constitution

Jul 2012

It has been announced that Fiji will have a new constitution by March 2013, in readiness for elections to be held in 2014. The process that will lead to this is a basic and vital one where the participation of all citizens will help shape the future of Fiji.

Scratching the surface: a baseline survey for community education in Fiji

Nov 2011

This 63-page report presents the findings of the baseline survey designed and carried out by CCF in early 2011 on people‘s understanding and attitudes towards human rights, citizenship and good governance in CCF’s three target provinces of Ra, Naitasiri and Tailevu.

Constitution-making in the 21st century

Nov 2011

This 28-page booklet accompanied the 8th in the Citizens' Constitutional Forum's annual lecture series.

In her presentation Professor Cheryl Saunders drew on the global picture of constitution-making in the century to date.

Her public lecture was hosted in November 2011 by CCF and the School of Government, Development and International Affairs, University of South Pacific.

Bougainville literacy workers develop materials to promote conflict awareness

Jan 2002
In this article, Clem McCartney describes the process carried out by literacy workers in Bougainville to create a critical literacy pack that would help residents, particularly those living in remote villages, to gain a better understanding of the conflict that was taking place and the ways that they could be involved in the peace process.

Limits and possibilities for civil society led re-democratization: The Fijian constitutional debates and dilemma

Dec 1996
How can civil society initiatives contribute to lasting peace in Fiji? Satendra Prasad of the Citizens Constitutional Forum explores various aspects of the country's political crises in this paper.

Supporting local capacities for handling violent conflict: A role for international NGOs?

Although well-meaning, international non-governmental organisations can do more harm than good. In his article, Andy Carl of Conciliation Resources describes the pitfalls to be avoided.

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