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PSDI is providing long-term support to PNG's IPA for an ambitious business law reform program to enable entrepreneurship. A major component of this support has been the development of an upgraded online business registry.
Competition agencies, whether they are independent commissions or departmental offices, are crucial for making sure competition laws are followed and effective. PSDI provides training and leadership programs to strengthen these institutions in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands.
PSDI has worked in partnership with local and international partners to shine a spotlight on the digital gender divide in the Pacific and call on governments to invest in affordable internet access and digital education to help bridge the gap.
PSDI's Economic Empowerment of Women team is working alongside the Financing Growth team, the Pacific Islands Investment Forum, and Pacific provident and superannuation funds to establish and support a Women in Super working group to level the playing field for Pacific women in retirement.
PSDI is working with the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea to foster capital market development to support increased business finance and economic activity.
PSDI has been working with the Ports Authority of Tonga since 2018 to improve port operations and increase private sector participation, culminating in a public– private partnership that is making the port’s cargo handling more transparent and efficient.