Source: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
Government has signed off an agreement that will result in more entrepreneurship opportunities made available to women around the country.
The agreement, which was sealed between the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation, Courts Fiji Limited and the South Pacific Business Development (SPBD), is designed to promote women entrepreneurs in the country. Once in effect, this agreement will make new economic projects and business opportunities more accessible.
The Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Jiko Luveni, said this new development broadens the scope of opportunities that women in the country should take advantage of.
“The new partnership will create economic opportunities for women to venture into new business opportunities. This initiative will empower them with the necessary tools to become financially independent and improve their livelihoods and that of their families”, Minister Luveni said.
“We are thankful to Courts Fiji Limited and South Pacific Business Development for this partnership that promotes the economic empowerment of women in Fiji,” Dr Luveni said.
While signing the agreement, Courts Fiji Limited director marketing Anil Senewiratne reiterated that the agreement will also enable women to buy products from Courts on discounted prices.
Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni