In her recent presentation to ICDP, our Suva Hub Coordinator Salote Waqairatu-Waqainabete draws on her extensive expertise to highlight the structural gaps that continue to obscure the role of #Pacificwomen in #Pacificagriculture and aquaculture.

News from ICDP: ‘Count Her In’ Dialogue Report is out!.The Dialogue helped unpack the barriers facing Pacific women in the agricultural sector and identify some practical steps to strengthen women’s roles in farmer organisations across the region.

ICDP Network News | Spotlight on Pacific women’s economic empowerment.Tok Stret is gearing up for its Women’s Economic Empowerment Expo in Lae on 23–25 June – a powerful platform to support local women-led enterprises and initiatives. Don’t miss it!.

Thank you to all who joined our virtual Talanoa on the role of women in #Pacificagriculture. It was a stimulating discussion & we thank our thought leaders for their important insights around the need for better data & stronger leadership pathways for women in the sector.

Join us Thursday, 15 May for a new online ICDP Dialogue!. Register and find all further details here-

Join us on 15 May for an online ICDP dialogue exploring the vital role of women in Pacific farmer organisations. Hear from speakers about case studies on women beekeepers, tilapia farmers and others working in diverse areas of Pacific agriculture!.

Reflecting on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, a symbol of unity and resilience in the Pacific. His last year’s trip to Papua New Guinea was the first Papal visit in 30 years, advancing canonisation of PNG’s first saint, Catholic preacher Peter To Rot.

Today we are sharing an insightful piece from Pacific Trade Invest on the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and what it could mean for Pacific businesses to be able to prosper on a global scale.

Today ICDP shares a new blog from Lae Hub Coordinators Julliane and Ralmaylyn about a recent financial literacy program. The program; Kids Moni Pasin (money habits) & Creative Arts wrapped up with a graduation celebrating the children's efforts.

Meet our new Tonga Hub Coordinator, Mele Tavake! .New to the ICDP network, Mele is also studying cybersecurity at university. Through Tonga Women in ICT (TWICT), she champions women's involvement in ICT & is dedicated to building a safer, more technologically capable Tonga.

Our first NewsWrap of 2025 is out! A snapshot of #ICDP’s activities over the last three months, reflecting on the goals for 2025 and exciting things to come! Stay tuned!.

Suzanne has been a pioneer in the Solomon Islands ICT industry for 20+ years. A founding member of IT Society Solomon Islands & Women in ICT Solomon Islands, she now mentors women entrepreneurs, promotes cybersecurity & runs her consultancy, Intellectual Solutions Solomon Islands

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day!. We applaud the initiative of Cam Neil & his team @Lend4Good who continue to support women-led enterprises in the Pacific by reorganising resources and partnerships to help those affected by the USAID funding freeze.

In her first blogpost for ICDP, Torika Kalman takes us behind the scenes of Vanuatu’s 'The Canoe Race' reality TV show. Success in business, like a canoe race, requires strategy, endurance, teamwork & the ability to navigate unpredictable waters.

We’re excited to see the first episode of ‘The Canoe Race’ premiered on Vanuatu’s national TV last Saturday!. The show is co-produced by V-Lab (congratulations Torika Kalman!) and we look forward to bringing you ‘behind the scenes’ details in future posts.

2025 International Year of Cooperatives .ICDP and its partners, most notably @RedHatImpact & its Trade Finance Vehicle 2.0, have championed the cooperative business model in the Pacific to bring more investment to small business, reduce costs and improve market access.#IYC2025

RT @GlobalAccessAu: GAP is joining forces with Orvieto Musica Festival and several international partners to stage a unique, multidimension….

Vanuatu’s first reality TV program showcasing the country’s entrepreneurs, 'The Canoe Race', will be produced by V-Lab & VBTC with the support of the Australian Govt. Our Port Vila Hub Coordinator Torika Kalman is part of V-Lab & we wish her every success!.

RT @GlobalAccessAu: Congratulations to Anna-Maria Arabia, CEO of the Australian Academy of Science, on receiving a Medal of the Order of Au….

ICDP Year in Review: As 2024 comes to a close, it is an opportunity to look back at all the achievements and memories we have built together.