
Meet Our Team
The Pacific Island Development Forum has a dedicated team of 8 local staff that support the work of the Secretariat. Based in Suva, Fiji, the Secretariat collaborates with member countries, private & public sectors and Government to advance sustainable development, climate resilience, blue economy initiatives, and regional cooperation across the Pacific.
Though modest in size, our team of eight local staff members forms the heart of the Secretariat’s daily operations — supporting programmes, partnerships, administration, communications, and community engagement with professionalism and Pacific warmth.


Secretary General – Arpana Pratap
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Email: arpana.pratap@pidf.int Mobile: +679 9469433

Executive Assistant to the Secretary General - Henry Galuvakadua
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Email: blueconomy@pidf.int

Director Member Services - Isaac Grace
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Email: isaac.grace@pidf.int

Director Climate Action - Marilyn Tagicakibau
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Email: marilyn.tagicakibau@pidf.int

Finance and Administration Officer - Natasha Wahid
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Email: natasha.wahid@pidf.int

Communications Officer - Laiseana Nasiga
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Email: laiseana.nasiga@pidf.int

Administration Assistant - Fane Tokalauvere
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Email: fane.tokalauvere@pidf.int

