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Updates and news on e-commerce development in the Pacific
Cook Islands unveils E-commerce Work Plan
On 23 August, Cook Islands launched an E-commerce Acceleration Work Plan marking a significant milestone. The Work Plan is intended…
USAID’s Digital Connectivity Initiative aims to transform the Pacific
In August 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched in Suva the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership…
A step forward for the Pacific E-commerce Governance
In July 2023, the Pacific E-commerce Committee (PEC) approved the terms of reference of two sub-committees through an out-of-session decision….
Solomon Islands launches M-SELEN mobile money service
On 12 June, Solomon Islands launched its third mobile money service, M-SELEN. Thanks to Our Telekom, Solomon Islands leading mobile…
Launch of UN Report reveals Fiji’s digital and financial literacy landscape
In 2022, the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) conducted a Digital and Financial Literacy Baseline Survey in seven Pacific Island…
M-PAiSA Mastercard emerges as a game-changing solution for the Pacific
The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of M-PAiSA Mastercard, an exciting addition to Pacific e-payment solutions. Through M-PAiSA Mastercard,…
Grant opportunity: Digital Innovative Solutions to support Pacific Agribusinesses
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is inviting private sectors innovators to submit proposals on digital innovative solutions to…
Pacific Island participants complete course on Digital Identity for Trade and Development
46 participants from the Pacific obtained certificates of completion from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) organized course…
A new cross-border mobile money service launched in the Pacific
The Pacific E-commerce Initiative welcomes the launch of a new feature connecting Vodafone’s M-PAiSA and M-Vatu services and allowing cross-border…
Solomon Islands approves Strategy to drive e-commerce development
Solomon Islands national Government launched its first National E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap 2022-2027 (the Strategy) on 28 April 2023. The…
Grant Opportunity: PIF E-commerce Grant for Pacific MSMEs
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is now inviting grant proposals from members of the Pacific business community seeking to boost…
eTrade for Women Masterclass open to Pacific women digital entrepreneurs
The eTrade for Women Initiative, launched by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), has been successful in…
