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Ministry of Finance & Economic Management

Our Vision

MFEM shall be a competent and professional organisation, inspiring public trust in managing public finances in pursuit of our national development aspirations.

ECONOMIC PLANNING

Provides fiscal and economic advice to the Government and oversees the preparation and implementation of a national budget.

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TREASURY MANAGEMENT

Manages the Public Financial Management and Government Payroll Systems, scrutinises public spending and reports on the Crown financial statements to Parliament.

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REVENUE MANAGEMENT

Collects tax and customs revenue, facilitates trade and protects the Cook Islands’ border.

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STATISTICS
OFFICE

Collects and publishes Cook Islands statistics.

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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION

Plans and manages development assistance for the Cook Islands.

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MAJOR PROJECTS + PROCUREMENT

Oversees the management of strategic Government-wide infrastructure projects, including domestic Shipping.

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OFFICE OF FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Oversees Government of the Cook Islands’ finances and enforcement of the MFEM Act 1995-96; and associated legislation and policies.

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Media Releases - Karere Uira

Aug 28
1 min

MFEM Launches E-Commerce Work Programme

Link to E-Commerce Work Programme

Aug 16
2 min

June 2023 Business Continuity Credit Facility Update

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses were struggling to continue trading due to the losses they were facing from the border...

Aug 15
1 min

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Grants Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)

About the agency - Ko ʻai Mātou

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management was formed during the 1996 Reform Process and is frequently referred to by its acronym MFEM. The Ministry is a central agency in the Cook Islands Government responsible for advising the Government on financial and economic issues. The Minister responsible for MFEM is Hon. Mark Brown. The Ministry is headed by Financial Secretary Garth Henderson.

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