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MSME CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY SPBD FIJI

STAFF AND MEMBERS

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Conference was Fiji Members participated in the Conference. Director Seeto was Chair
launched on 8 May 2025 at the Southern Cross Hotel. SPBD Fiji Director of the Organising Committee for the MSME Conference. She was a
Lorraine Seeto and Asena Naivalu, Centre Chief Vesivesi Centre, were panellist on the session on the Circular Economy and a moderator for
present at the event. Ms Naivalu gave an inspirational talk about her the Access to Finance topic.
journey with Business Assistance Fiji (BAF), who has provided her with
a grant, and South Pacific Business Development (SPBD), who has The theme was “Sustainable Tides: Connecting MSMEs for a Circular
Economy.” The SPBD Fiji leaders were grateful for the opportunity to
provided her with seed capital.
participate and contribute, as well as to network and talk to potential
SPBD Fiji staff attended the BAF-organised MSME Conference from members at the Conference. They also bonded, discussed, absorbed,
26–27 June 2025 at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Nadi. The and reflected on issues that were relevant and could be implemented
12-member team from SPBD Fiji who participated comprised the at SPBD Fiji so that our members can benefit mutually. The Back to
Branch Managers, Team Leaders, including senior Centre Managers, Office Report has been submitted to General Manager/Director Elrico
and the Training Officer. This is the second year that SPBD has Munoz, for consideration and to discuss the recommendations for
attended the Conference with its members. This year, about 30 SPBD implementation.

Asena Naivalu (front left) and Lorraine Seeto (front right) at the launch of the MSME Conference.

Team SPBD Fiji at the MSME Conference.

Some SPBD Fiji Centre Chiefs and Members at the MSME Conference.
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