COVID-19
Previous
The COVID-19 pandemic presents an exceptional threat to the emergence of competition in the economies of Pacific island countries (PICs). While both large and small businesses are facing very significant challenges, the threat will be acute for many micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses.
PSDI has supported the Cook Islands Ministry of Justice to make critical updates to the online Companies, Incorporated Societies, and Personal Property Securities Register to enable the implementation of the COVID-19 Economic Response Act.
COVID-19 is affecting countries throughout the Pacific region, bringing a range of direct and indirect consequences for many aspects of life. In this blog, PSDI considers the effects of COVID-19 on Pacific consumers and suggests appropriate steps to mitigate those effects.
COVID-19 is affecting countries throughout the Pacific region, bringing a range of direct and indirect consequences for many aspects of life. In this blog, PSDI considers the effects of COVID-19 on retail prices and suggests appropriate steps to mitigate those effects.
PSDI is working to help ensure that Pacific financial institutions maintain their strength during the COVID-19 emergency response and can contribute to economic recovery by helping the private sector access the finance it needs to be an effective driver of economic recovery.
PSDI is working to help ensure that Pacific business activity can restart as quickly, effectively, and efficiently as possible, through assisting with necessary legislative amendments and policy advice, and working to increase digital connections between business and government.