LEADERS will meet at the Pacific Regional Dialogue to explore how cooperatives can address climate change, food insecurity, and economic vulnerability across the region.
Senior government officials, cooperative leaders, and development partners from across the Pacific will gather in Nadi today through January 30 for the three-day event.
Jointly organised by the International Cooperative Alliance Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) and Fiji’s Department of Cooperative Business, with support from the ICA–EU Financial Framework Partnership Agreement, the event will be held at Tokatoka Resort.
The opening day features keynote addresses and a regional panel discussion on the role of cooperatives in advancing the Pacific’s blue-green economy. Key sessions will examine policy and legal frameworks, innovation and financing, and the use of technology to strengthen cooperative ecosystems.
The dialogue will focus on strengthening the participation and leadership of women, youth, and indigenous communities within the cooperative movement.
A key outcome will be the development of a Pacific Island Cooperative Action Agenda that aligns regional priorities with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and reinforces the Pacific Island Cooperative Network as a platform for ongoing collaboration.
The programme concludes with visits to local cooperatives, offering participants firsthand insights into sustainable livelihoods and community resilience in Fiji.