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  • Economics
  • Development Studies
  • Financial Inclusion

Background:

  • Informal workers in developing nations often lack access to formal retirement planning.
  • Superannuation funds, like Fiji's FNPF, are crucial for long-term savings but may not suit informal sector needs.
  • A gap exists in understanding how informal workers perceive and interact with existing retirement savings schemes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate vegetable market vendors' perceptions of the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) for retirement planning.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for informal workers' engagement with superannuation in Fiji.
  • To inform the development of inclusive financial products for self-employed individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research exploring perceptions of informal workers (vegetable market vendors).
  • Focus on the Western division of Fiji, an agriculturally predominant area.
  • Analysis of factors influencing accessibility to financial services like the FNPF.

Main Results:

  • Respondents generally hold a positive view of the FNPF.
  • A strong preference exists for customized retirement plans aligned with market vendors' income and livelihoods.
  • Market vendors seek voluntary contribution systems for their FNPF accounts, bypassing mandatory employer contributions.
  • Awareness of FNPF benefits is high, but adoption intention for current products is low.
  • Age, gender, vendor duration, and other savings influence FNPF service accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • The FNPF is perceived favorably, but current products do not meet the specific needs of informal market vendors.
  • Tailored, voluntary contribution schemes are essential to encourage FNPF adoption among self-employed individuals.
  • Policymakers must create adaptive FNPF products that acknowledge the realities of self-employment and voluntary participation to enhance retirement savings.