Up to US$4 million will be invested in the National Bank of Samoa (nbs) as part of efforts to boost access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Samoa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced. The investment, in the form of an eight-year unfunded risk-sharing facility (RSF), underscores […]
As a child from the Lau Islands growing up in Suva, Fiji, Eseta Nadakuitavuki dreamt of becoming a nurse. She may have ended up following a different path, but never lost her desire to overcome the barriers to women pursuing a successful career. Nadakuitavuki has just been appointed by the […]
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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Fiji will soon benefit from a new financial assistance agreement worth $7 million, says the Fiji Government. The EURIZ Portfolio Guarantee, facilitated by the Fiji Development Bank (FDB) and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and European Union (EU), offers a […]
The Fiji government has launched the Luxembourg-Fiji Drua Innovation Small Grant Scheme in a bid to advance efforts to build climate resilience. The scheme offers companies, non-government organisations, community cooperatives and individuals, the opportunity to apply for small grants of up to FJD$75,000. During the launch, Assistant Minister Sakiusa Tubuna […]
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By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Entrepreneur and new parliamentarian, Rinesh Sharma, is a 29-year-old with a desire to make a difference in his community. He is no stranger to failure, hard work, or the agricultural landscape. But his entrepreneurial mindset and passion for farming are what drives him. “What really helped me […]
Now into its second year, KPMG’s Nature Positive Challenge has an increased prize-pool and expanded geography, with Papua New Guinea and Fijian environmental start-ups now eligible to participate. Professional services firm KPMG has expanded its Nature Positive Challenge to the South Pacific, with start-ups in Australia, Papua New Guinea and […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Papua New Guinea has the largest gender gap in financial inclusion in the Pacific region, with 29% of women less likely to have access to formal financial services. Multiple factors contribute to this inequality, including a low level of financial management and digital skills […]
“A sustainable future for our Pacific women and girls cannot be left to chance. We must be heard at the decision-making levels and develop meaningful partnerships to open doors to opportunities and ensure no one is left behind”, says Loau Donina Va’a, Chair of the Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network. […]
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