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PIF
 * | May 6, 2024




PIFS E-COMMERCE BUSINESS TOOLKITS EMPOWERING PRIVATE SECTOR IN TUVALU

Tuvalu and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) launched two new
E-commerce Business Toolkits set to support the Private Sector to move their
businesses online. This launch is yet another testament of the importance that
Tuvalu gives to participating in the digital economy. The toolkits are an
invaluable resource for the Tuvalu’s private sector to transition from offline
to online operations.

The Tuvalu E-commerce Business Toolkits, developed under the Pacific E-commerce
Initiative, cater to two key sectors: General Merchandise and Tourism. These
sectors are not only vital for Tuvalu’s economy but also align with the
aspirations of the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap, endorsed by
Pacific Trade Ministers in 2021. The Toolkits are simple guidelines providing
information on a specific country and sector(s) with the aim to assist
businesses in establishing a strong online presence, expanding their customer
base, and ultimately increasing sales and revenues.

Tuvalu’s Director of Trade, Falaoa Sione, welcomed the new toolkits and the
benefits for e-commerce, ‘Our Trade Policy Framework is inclusive and places the
Private Sector at its core. The E-commerce Business Toolkits will assist micro
and small businesses in leveraging online opportunities to enhance visibility,
expand their customer base and increase sales. It is a product developed by
Tuvaluans for Tuvaluans and perfectly aligns with our framework in the way it
contributes to digital trade and growth.’

The Toolkits, which are developed thanks to the work and expertise of a local
consultant, are well received by the private sectors. Lisepa Paeniu from Tuvalu
Laban’s Gift Shop said, ‘I’d like to thank PIFS sincerely for the toolkits,
especially as it outlines certain gaps we have never thought about in terms of
refunds and other payment options to consider for the future of our online shop.
I highly recommend these (Toolkits) be circulated for small business owners with
no finance background like me as it’s easy to follow!’

These toolkits are part of the broader PIFS E-biz Plus Program, which aims to
provide comprehensive support to Forum Island Countries in their digital
transformation journey. The program is supported by the European Union (EU)
through the SPIRIT project and underscores the EU’s commitment to promoting
sustainable economic development in the Pacific.

PIFS Director of Programmes and Initiatives, Zarak Khan, commended the work and
made an announcement for other Forum Island Countries that would like to benefit
from the toolkits, ‘Experience is telling us that simple products are most
effective, but we do not stop here: we stand alongside the business community
throughout their online journey with training workshops, coaching and grant
schemes and access to an online Community of Practice for continuous support.
Our work is demand driven, and following this successful collaboration with
Tuvalu, we hope to expand to other Forum Island countries that may need it.’

Download Merchandise Toolkit – Using E-commerce to Sell General Merchandise in
Tuvalu

Download Tourism Toolkit – Using E-commerce to Help the Tourism Industry in
Tuvalu



Previously posted at :
https://pacificecommerce.org/pifs-e-commerce-business-toolkits-empowering-private-sector-in-tuvalu/
 * -ACSIS

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