SPEDI brings together academics, researchers, extension professionals, development practitioners, and institutional partners committed to advancing sustainable development, climate-smart innovation, and community resilience across Fiji and the Pacific region.
Founding Acting Director, SPEDI
Associate Professor in Agricultural Extension & Rural Development with expertise in sustainable community development, climate-smart innovation, research coordination, and Pacific regional collaboration.
Research • Extension • Innovation
SPEDI continues to expand its multidisciplinary research and technical team across Fiji and Pacific Island Countries through ongoing recruitment, collaboration, and regional partnerships.
Operations & Coordination
Administrative and support staff assist with institutional coordination, records management, finance, procurement, communications, and programme support services.
Host institution supporting SPEDI through academic leadership, institutional governance, research collaboration, and sustainable development initiatives across Fiji and the Pacific region.
Supporting agricultural research, climate-smart innovation, rural development, and regional collaboration initiatives across Pacific Island Countries.
Collaborating with SPEDI on Pacific research, sustainable development, policy engagement, and regional knowledge exchange programmes.
SPEDI works closely with ministries, NGOs, institutions, development agencies, and communities to support evidence-based development and sustainable livelihoods throughout the Pacific region.
SPEDI continues to strengthen its regional network of researchers, extension officers, institutions, development practitioners, and community leaders to promote collaborative solutions, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience throughout Fiji and Pacific Island Countries.