About CATD
The Centre for Appropriate Technology & Development (CATD) is more than a school;
we’re a force for positive change, deeply rooted in our iTaukei heritage. We exist to empower individuals and uplift communities, and our work is guided by a powerful vision.
“A Transformed iTaukei Family for a Better Fiji”.
We are proud to serve as the educational arm of the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs.
Our training is built on five pillars of transformation
Mission
We will strive to provide “smart and equal training opportunities For iTaukei Communities” through:
Improving training programs currently on offer
Designing new and inclusive programs for rural iTaukei communities
Better coordination of rural-based and other initiatives
Developing smart partnership
Vision
We will:
Promote CATD with respect and integrity
Safeguard our students and maintain the CATD as a best learning institution
Be transparent and accountable in the conduct of our business
Maintain the highest standards and professionalism
Deliver efficient and friendly training and service to all our customers; and
Ensuring a safe and pleasant working environment.
History
Our journey began in the 1980s, established by the German government through the Hans- Siedel Foundation. We were initially located in Walu Bay, Suva, before finding our home at the Nadave campus in Bau, Tailevu. In 1985, the Centre was handed over to the Fiji Government, a significant step that cemented our role in the nation’s future.
As a registered charitable trust, we operate under Fiji’s Charitable Trusts Act (Cap. 67). We are also a fully registered Higher Education Institution with the Fiji Higher Education Commission (HEC), operating under the Higher Education Act 2008 (No. 6 of 2008).
The original intent of the Centre was to train rural technicians, and this mission remains at our core. Students are nominated by their provincial councils, with the approval of the Roko Tui, ensuring we serve the communities most in need across Fiji’s 14 provinces and Rotuma.
