Welcome. Ni Sa Bula Vinaka.

 Welcome to SDL Consultancy Ltd.

I am Sai Lealea, MNZM, a public policy practitioner, governance leader, author and community advocate with more than three decades of experience across government, community development, leadership, economic development and Pacific affairs. Through SDL Consultancy, I work with governments, organisations, communities and leaders to develop practical solutions that strengthen institutions, build capability and create sustainable outcomes.

Current Areas of Focus

• Public Policy and Governance
• Social Investment and Commissioning
• Indigenous Economic Development
• Community and Village Development
• Strategic Planning
• Governance and Board Development
• Leadership Development
• Fiji and Pacific Development
• Research and Publications

Featured Publications

My Fiji: Policy, People and Possibilities

E-book featuring a collection of essays examining governance, public policy, leadership, economic development, nation-building and future development opportunities for Fiji.  Paperback and Hardcopy editions on the way.

Other Publications on Amazon by Sai Lealea MNZM

•        Ai Cavuti Companion

•        Fijian Customs & Culture (while being revised)

•        How to be a Dictator

•        Managing a Difficult Divorce

•        The Sharks of Vunilagi : A Pacific Thriller

Coming Soon

• Sukanaivalu VC
• Ai Cavuti (Updated Edition)
• Additional policy and leadership publications

Recent Initiatives

• Development of village strategic development plans
• Indigenous economic development initiatives
• Governance and leadership programmes
• Wellbeing and community development frameworks
• Constitutional and nation-building policy contributions
• Current research into institutions, state capability and economic transformation in Fiji

Why SDL Consultancy?

✅ Over 30 years' leadership and policy experience

✅ Former senior New Zealand public servant

✅ Extensive governance and board leadership experience

✅ Specialist expertise in Pacific and Indigenous development

✅ Author, researcher and public commentator

✅ Trusted adviser across government, community and business sectors

Contact

Sai Lealea, MNZM

Principal & Managing Director
SDL Consultancy Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand |Suva,  Fiji
E: sai.lealea@sdlconsultancy.com I sdlealea.consultancy@gmail.com
T: +64 27 249 0472 (NZ), +679 782 9271 (Fiji)

"Helping build stronger institutions, stronger communities and stronger futures."