Day 4 began with the presentation of Fono 2025 Outcomes, highlighting decisions, lessons, and commitments from the week’s discussions. 

Delegates then joined the Partner Dialogue - engaging development partners and regional organisations on shared priorities for 2026. 

The closing ceremony then honoured the host country, Fiji, and all participants for their contributions, and acknowledge the host country for 2026. 

The afternoon featured optional activities for delegates.  

The Gala Dinner was for all delegates and marked the end of Fono 2025. 

Day Overview

  • Fono Outcomes 9:00am – 10:00am

    Leaders came together to confirm the outcomes from discussions held during the Fono and working sessions. It provided an opportunity for a collective voice on the key issues raised throughout the week, ahead of the Partner Dialogue.  

    Facilitator:  

    • Mr Luke Rokovada, Chairman Fiji Public Service Commission.  

  • Partner Dialogue10:30am - 12:15pm

    This session brought together Pacific Public Service Leaders and key development partners to consider strengthening coordination, deepening collaboration, and aligning partner programmes with the priorities identified at Fono 2025. Development partners shared their current public sector strengthening initiatives, while Pacific Public Service Commissions focused on ensuring that partner support in 2026 aligns with their respective priorities. 

    Partners:

    • New Zealand Public Service Commission
    • Australian Public Service Commission

    Pacific public sector training institutions 

    • Community of Practice for Pacific Public Service Training Institutes

    Other organisations 

    • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 
    • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 
    • Chandler Institute 
    • PACER Plus

  • Closing Ceremony 1:15pm - 2:00pm

    Facilitated by:

    • Fiji Public Service Commission

    Speakers:

    • Mr Luke Rokovada, Chairman Fiji Public Service Commission  
    • Tania Ott, Deputy Commissioner, New Zealand Public Service Commission 
    • Ms Terralyn Nabeyama, Director Palau Bureau of Human Resources  

  • Closing dinner6:30pm

    Location: Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva

    Dress: Pacific formal