More from Mark Evans

Introducing Pacific Economics, PiPP's new information service for financial, fiscal, trade and business issues. This wesbsite is part of a broader effort to promote engagement in the budget-making process and to encourage discussion concerning the delivery and funding of public services.

PiPP takes a look at the main points from prime minister Bainimarama's recent budget speech. A huge emphasis is placed on education, basic services including water and electricity and economic growth. A lot has been committed - but how will it all be funded?