Suva, Fiji – 23 April 2025 – Private Sector members supporting the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap (the Strategy) met for the second time to assess progress, identify challenges and drive forward the region’s e-commerce agenda. The meeting brought together more than 20 stakeholders, including representatives from 12 Forum Island Countries and various private […]

Suva, Fiji – 15 April 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) jointly launched the Pacific Digital Economy Report 2024 at the Forum Secretariat in Suva. The hybrid event drew over 90 participants, including representatives from governments, development agencies, the private sector, and civil

Suva, Fiji – 25 February 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has unveiled ePulse, its newest digital solution designed to help Forum Member Countries monitor the progress on implementation of their national e-commerce strategies. The launch took place during the Pacific Aid-for-Trade (AfT) Day, where PIFS provided updates on its AfT initiatives, including Quality

Suva, Fiji – 22 August 2024 – Today, the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) joined the Pacific Regional E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom) by signing the Statement of Intent and forging a new strategic alliance to boost e-commerce development in the Pacific. E-commerce is a priority of the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy 2020-2025 and aligns to the 2050 Strategy

Suva, Fiji – 19 August 2024 – The inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Development Partners Sub-committee took place on 15 August 2024, marking a significant milestone in the effort to streamline and coordinate e-commerce development across the Blue Pacific. The Pacific E-commerce Initiative, launched in 2018, aims to advance e-commerce in the region. The

Suva, Fiji – 22 March 2024 – The inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Private Sector Sub-committee on 22 March 2024 marked a significant milestone in coordinating e-commerce development initiatives across the Blue Pacific region. Under the leadership of Mr Howard Politini, Board Chair of the Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO), the Sub-committee highlighted

Suva, Fiji – 11 December 2023 – During the UNCTAD eWeek in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 4-8, 2023, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) officially become founding partners of the Pacific E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom), paving the way to strengthened collaboration for

Suva, Fiji – 11 December 2023 – The Pacific was under the spotlight at the UNCTAD eWeek from December 4-8, 2023, in Geneva, showcasing a regional approach to enhancing trade through technology and connectivity. Centre stage at the UNCTAD eWeek was taken with two High-level sessions featuring ‘A Regional Approach to E-commerce and Digital Trade in the

Suva, Fiji – 30 October 2023 – A significant moment in history of E-commerce development in the Pacific region unfolded today as the Commonwealth Secretariat becomes the first to sign the Statement of Intent for the Pacific Regional E-commerce Alliance, also known as PacifEcom. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s commitment to supporting e-commerce development in the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 24 October 2023 – UNCTAD eWeek: Shaping Our Digital Future with Global Insights From 4 to 8 December 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the next edition of the eWeek. Digitalisation is one of the most influential mega-trends that will affect development outcomes in the short

Suva, Fiji – 23 August 2023 – In July 2023, the Pacific E-commerce Committee (PEC) approved the terms of reference of two sub-committees through an out-of-session decision. The newly approved Private Sector E-commerce Sub-committee and the Development Partners E-commerce Sub-committee mark a significant advancement in the governance structure that supports the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy

Suva, Fiji – 17 February 2023 – The Pacific Blue Continent became a torchbearer in expanding the wealth of knowledge of the digital economy as the first-ever regional edition of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) flagship Digital Economy Report  was launched on 16 February at the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva. The

Suva, Fiji – 21 December 2022 – A significant milestone was reached on 2 December 2022 with the inaugural meeting of the Pacific E-commerce Committee. This event marked a major achievement for the Pacific E-commerce Initiative by establishing a dedicated forum aimed at accelerating e-commerce readiness in the Pacific region. Guided by the Pacific Regional E-commerce

Suva, Fiji – 04 November 2022 – The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative has gained a new member. The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has formalised its engagements with the initiative, raising the membership to 35 partners. As the latest member of eTrade for all, PIF will contribute to bridging the gap on e-commerce learning and knowledge in the region

Suva, Fiji – 16 August 2022 – A comprehensive Pacific E-commerce Dataset is now online through a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the Pacific Community (SPC) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The dataset aims to assist Pacific Governments and businesses in making well-informed decisions regarding national and regional policymaking.