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Pacific E-commerce Private Sector Sub-committee meets for the second time

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 […]

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Launch of the Pacific Digital Economy Report 2024

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

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Regional workshop strengthens cross-border e-commerce capabilities for Pacific Customs

Nadi, Fiji – 21 March 2025 – A regional workshop on Cross-Border E-commerce was held in Nadi, Fiji, from 17 to 21 March 2025, bringing together 25 senior customs officials from Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) member countries. The workshop was jointly organised by OCO and the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU), with support from Japan

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PIFS launches ePulse to enable members to track their AfT and e-commerce implementation

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

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Pacific E-commerce Alliance sets 2025 agenda and prepares for regional symposium

Suva, Fiji – 20 February 2025 – After its establishment in July 2023, the partners of the Pacific E-commerce Alliance (PacifEcom) met to discuss e-commerce activities in the region for 2025 and areas of collaboration. PacifEcom focuses on promoting and increasing awareness of the Pacific E-commerce Initiative, mobilising resources, and fostering partnerships to ensure greater

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Pacific Digital Transformation workshop accelerates regional collaboration

Suva, Fiji – 14 February 2025 –  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted a three-day regional Digital Transformation workshop for the Pacific in Suva with support from the Government of Fiji, the Government of Australia, and the Joint SDG Fund.  The workshop enabled participants to share digital-transformation experiences in the Pacific region. It also aimed to

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Siuhuu launches in Fiji, opening new markets for local businesses

Suva, Fiji – 7 November 2024 – A major marketplace in the Pacific, Siuhuu, has officially launched in Fiji on Thursday 31 October, providing a new platform for local vendors to reach and expand markets nationally, regionally and globally. The online platform, which supports businesses across the Pacific and beyond, is now available to Fijian

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The Pacific E-commerce Alliance gains a new regional partner with the Pacific Tourism Organization

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

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A new forum for Development Partners will accelerate E-commerce in the Pacific

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

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Siuhuu welcomes new sellers from Papua New Guinea, expanding its Pacific reach

Suva, Fiji – 13 August 2024 – Siuhuu is excited to announce the addition of Papua New Guinea’s vendors to its platform. This expansion broadens its coverage across the Pacific region, diversifying the range of products and services available for costumers. Launched in 2022, Siuhuu is the first online marketplace dedicated to connecting and empowering

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The Blue Pacific celebrates 78 newly upskilled entrepreneurs to enhance e-commerce skills

Suva, Fiji – 06 June 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has proudly celebrated the achievement of 78 entrepreneurs who successfully completed the E-Biz Training Workshop, an initiative designed to equip business owners with essential digital transformation skills. This training is a crucial component of the PIF E-Biz Plus program, designed to support small

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The Blue Pacific celebrates 30 of its policymakers and the launch of eCove Community

Suva, Fiji – 14 May 2024 – The award ceremony for 30 Pacific policymakers who successfully completed the PIFS E-commerce Rules course from November 2023 to February 2024 marks the end of the cycle for 2024. Their learning journey, however, is not finished. Indeed, the ceremony saw the launch of the eCove Community, a Pacific

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The Pacific responds to declining Correspondent Banking Relations in the region

Suva, Fiji – 22 April 2024 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the World Bank co-organised the first High-level gathering on 27-28 March in Sydney to address the decline of Correspondent Banking Relations (CBR) in the region. This meeting marks the initial step in implementing the CBR Action Plan, endorsed by Forum Economic

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Pacific officials and stakeholders review progress of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap

Suva, Fiji – 18 April 2024 – The Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap (the Strategy) is gaining momentum, with the latest update revealing that 61% of its measures are under implementation. The Strategy endorsed by Forum Trade Ministers in 2021 is steadily progressing since the previous update from 2022 reporting that 43% of the

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First Private Sector Meeting on E-commerce Development in the Blue Pacific

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

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UNCTAD and UNESCAP embrace founding roles – Pacific E-commerce Alliance

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

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Henry Puna and Mere Falemka at the HIgh Level session on a Regional approach to e-commerce and digital trade in the Pacific

Pacific Region’s work on e-commerce highlighted at UNCTAD eWeek

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

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The Pacific Islands Forum addresses gender disparity in the technology sector

Suva, Fiji – 08 December 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum joined forces with Outsource Fiji for the auspicious WinTech event, occurred on the 1st of December in Suva. This collaborative effort is geared towards addressing gender disparities in the Pacific’s technology sector and actively advancing the 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan. Acting Director of Policy,

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Building digital capacity: PIFS launches second cycle of e-commerce rules for Pacific policymakers

Suva, Fiji – 27 November 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) proudly announces the commencement of the second iteration of its E-commerce Rules Course for Policymakers. This blended course builds upon the training materials available on the Pacific E-commerce Portal, recently updated to reflect the latest developments. The opening of the 8-week part-time

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Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat E-commerce Rules Course, 23 November 2023 to 20 February 2024

Empowering Pacific negotiators: The 2nd cycle of PIFS e-commerce rules course

Suva, Fiji – 09 November 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is gearing up for the second cycle of the PIFS E-commerce Rules Course for Pacific policymakers, scheduled from 23 November 2023 to 20 February 2024. The training is aimed at enhancing the capacity of Pacific Negotiators in working on and engaging with

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The Pacific E-commerce Alliance welcomes the Commonwealth Secretariat as its first founding partner

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

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Regional workshop advances e-commerce legal frameworks in the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 30 October 2023 – The Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Asia Development Bank (ADB), and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) hosted a 3-day regional workshop centered on e-commerce legal frameworks. The event, held at PIFS in Suva, brought together more than 40

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UNCTAD eWeeK 2023

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

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Registration open for e-learning course on legal aspects for e-commerce

Suva, Fiji – 12 October 2023 – Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and delegates from Permanent Missions in Geneva have an exciting opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the field of e-commerce. Registration is now open for an e-learning course titled ‘Legal Aspects for E-commerce,’ scheduled to run from October 30 to December 8,

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USAID’s digital connectivity initiative aims to transform the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 13 September 2023 – In August 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched in Suva the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP), a program aiming at accelerating ICT Infrastructure development and promoting a secure online environment in the Pacific region. Digital connectivity is a critical factor for the Pacific

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A step forward for the Pacific E-commerce Governance

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

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M-PAiSA Mastercard emerges as a game-changing solution for the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 22 May 2023 – The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard, an exciting addition to Pacific e-payment solutions. Through M-PAiSA Mastercard, the partnership between Vodafone and Mastercard in Fiji opens the doors for M-PAiSA customers to purchase products domestically and internationally with assured security. Vodafone Fiji Board Chair, Mr

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Grant opportunity: digital innovative solutions to support Pacific agribusinesses

Suva, Fiji – 22 May 2023 – The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is inviting private sectors innovators to submit proposals on digital innovative solutions to support micro to medium scale Pacific Agribusinesses. The Pacific Agri-MSME Digital Innovation Challenge will offer grants of up to USD 80,000 and a range of support services to

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Pacific Island participants complete course on digital identity for trade and development

Suva, Fiji – 17 May 2023 – 46 participants from the Pacific obtained certificates of completion from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) organized course on “Digital Identity for Trade and Development” (DITD) for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Participants that attended the training were from Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru,

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eTrade for Women Masterclass open to Pacific women digital entrepreneurs

Suva, Fiji – 24 April 2023 – The eTrade for Women Initiative, launched by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), has been successful in empowering women entrepreneurs, including through hosting Masterclasses globally since its inception in New York in 2019. These Masterclasses, with a common goal of assisting women entrepreneurs in taking

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Australia and PIF to improve e-commerce data in the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 27 February 2023 – The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Australia have signed a grant agreement to improve E-commerce Statistics in the Pacific. The funding agreement worth $84,000 AUD was signed in Geneva in January 2023 by PIF’s Permanent Representative and Ambassador, HE Ms Mere Falemaka, and Australia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative

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The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report: Pacific Edition 2022

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

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First Pacific E-commerce Committee meeting and M&E report

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

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Registration open for e-learning course on digital identity

Suva, Fiji – 15 December 2022 – Registration is now open for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific to undertake an e-learning course on Digital Identity from 13 February to 31 March 2023. The training is part of United National Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) TrainForTrade Programme and has been crafted to meet

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The Pacific Islands Forum becomes the 35th member of the eTrade for all initiative

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

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TrainforTrade blended learning to support e-commerce capability in Small Island Developing States in the Pacific

Suva, Fiji – 11 October 2022 – Thirteen Pacific countries will benefit from the UNCTAD-TrainforTrade, one of the partners of the Pacific E-commerce Initiative, blended learning strategy to boost the digital economy in Small Island Developing States. Officially launched on 15 July 2022 in Geneva, the project aims to foster digital economy development on three

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Ka Hao and PTI New Zealand deliver e-commerce skills to Pacific communities

Suva, Fiji – 30 September 2022 – The Pacific E-commerce Initiative commends the partnership between Ka Hao and Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand to deliver E-commerce education for our Pacific communities. To take advantage of the opportunities offered by digital trade, Ka Hao in collaboration with PTI New Zealand will provide training targeting emerging Pacific businesses.

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Pacific Data Hub expands to cover Pacific E-commerce statistics

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.

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