Supporting Pacific SMEs

Digital trade empowerment

The Pacific Regional Digital Trade Workshop in Suva fostered public-private collaboration to strengthen Pacific Island Countries' capacity in digital trade, e-commerce, and services, supporting economic growth.

Dehydrator equipment

Cathliro Commodities, a women-led Solomon Islands cocoa producer, received a PACER Plus-funded food dehydrator to boost value-added exports, supporting local farmers and expanding market opportunities.

Niue's Golden Success

Niue Honey, renowned for its unique bees, overcame the COVID-19 pandemic challenges with PACER Plus support, enabling bottle production in New Zealand. Niue Honey is now available in Australia and soon in the United Kingdom.

Cacao Tour of NZ

Six women from Solomon Islands' cacao industry toured New Zealand with PACER Plus support, connecting with cacao buyers, learning about packaging, health, safety, and sharing insights on New Zealand consumer preferences.

Vanuatu Chocolate Success

Gaston Chocolat transformed Vanuatu's cacao heritage into a thriving export business, thanks to PACER Plus support in achieving HACCP certification. Their award-winning chocolates are exported to Australia and New Zealand.

Overcoming Barriers

Jimmy, a PALM scheme worker from Solomon Islands, excels at PB Agrifood in Australia despite hearing impairment. With the support of his workplace and newly provided hearing aids, Jimmy is now exceling at his job. It has also impacted his life for the better.

Strengthening Pacific LM

The 2024 Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting focuses on "Collectively Building Resilience." Key discussions center on balancing costs and benefits for workers, employers, and governments in labour mobility policies.

Harvesting Hope

Rose Sosoe, from Solomon Islands, transformed her life through New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, supporting her family, gaining skills, and contributing to her employer's success.

Impact in Solomon Islands

PACER Plus is empowering Solomon Islands through trade facilitation, tourism training, IT modernisation, cacao study tours, and labour mobility. It supports local businesses, enhances exports, and strengthens the economy.

Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility

The Niue-Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Pilot marks the Pacific's first managed intra-Pacific labour mobility programme, addressing Niue's labour shortages and providing employment for Solomon Island nurses.

PPIU at CHOGM 2024

The PPIU highlighted trade facilitation and sustainable development at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024, with Mr. Roy Lagolago addressing barriers to trade and engaging in key investment discussions.

Kiribati Sea Containers

The PPIU has translated sea container hygiene videos into Kiribati, promoting best practices to prevent biosecurity risks, protect local ecosystems, and enhance compliance with international trade standards in the Pacific.