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An independent civil society organisation with roots in Fiji’s peace-building movement, working across democratic governance, human rights and civic participation throughout the Pacific.
Dialogue Fiji has been working in the area of inclusive and participatory decision-making, democratic transition, good governance, conflict analysis and peace-building since 2009. In May 2026 it rebranded as the Centre for Democracy & Dialogue.
Our vision is “a Fiji where people respect each other’s differences and share a common will to build a free, just, peaceful and inclusive nation.”
We promote the use of dialogue and deliberative processes to encourage and facilitate civic engagement in Fiji — to strengthen democratic culture, build social cohesion, and advocate for peaceful ways of resolving conflict.
Create inclusive spaces for dialogue and peace-building, and develop capacities for a culture of dialogue across divides.
A Fiji where people respect each other’s differences and share a common will to build a free, just, peaceful and inclusive nation.
Inclusiveness · Transparency · Openness · Empathy · Accountability
Civil society leaders, academics and senior civil servants from Fiji attended a UN-organised workshop on conflict resolution in Port Vila, and the idea of Dialogue Fiji was conceived.
Dialogue Fiji launched as a movement of NGOs and individuals committed to peace-building, meeting annually to review progress and renew its mandate.
Dialogue Fiji became a formally registered civil society organisation, operating under a Board of Directors and professional secretariat based in Suva.
Reflecting institutional growth, an expanded mandate and a forward-looking commitment to advancing democratic values and inclusive civic engagement in Fiji and the Pacific.
Experienced civic leader with expertise in Fijian public administration and governance.
Academic and researcher with expertise in Pacific politics and democratic governance.
Senior civil society leader with decades of experience in human rights and social justice advocacy.
Leads institutional strategy, external partnerships and public representation.
Manages active projects, activities and programme delivery.
Leads empirical research, policy analysis and publications.
Manages financial compliance and administrative operations.
CDD is committed to strict non-partisanship in all its activities, publications, statements and partnerships. The organisation does not take partisan positions on electoral contests or endorse political parties or candidates. Our work is guided solely by democratic values, human rights principles and the public interest.
We welcome partnerships with organisations and institutions committed to democratic values.
Latest research, event invitations and CDD updates.