Kiribati

In Kiribati, PSDI is supporting reforms to improve the business and consumer environment and expand private sector opportunities.

PSDI is working with the Government of Kiribati to:

  • Modernize company and business laws;

  • Draft legislation for the development of an online business registry;

  • Strengthen the operations and financial sustainability of the Kiribati Provident Fund including development of a comprehensive policy framework;

  • Strengthen the Development Bank of Kiribati's credit and risk management policies and processes;
  • Build consumer protection capacity at the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives; and

  • Support sustainable tourism planning.

For detailed information on PSDI activities in Kiribati, download the 2025 PSDI Country Overview here.

Kiribati at a glance

Modern business laws

PSDI supported the development and passage of the Companies Act 2021, Companies Insolvency Act 2021, and Business Names Act 2021.

Consumer protection capacity building program

Delivered to the Consumer Protection Unit at the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry, and Cooperatives since 2020.

National Sustainable Tourism Policy

Developed by PSDI to support a whole-of-nation approach to sustainable tourism development.

Women’s Business Leadership

Comprehensive country-level data and analysis published in two PSDI flagship Leadership Matters reports.
Latest News
8 April 2025
Supporting Sustainable Tourism Growth in Kiribati

PSDI is working with the Tourism Authority of Kiribati to establish and grow a sustainable tourism sector in Kiribati.

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23 September 2024
Strengthening competition institutions in the Pacific

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.

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9 April 2024
PSDI supports TAK’s tourism brand consultations in Kiribati

PSDI’s tourism team was in Kiribati in March 2024 to support the Tourism Authority of Kiribati with a first round of consultations to support a tourism target market analysis and the development of a new tourism destination brand strategy for the country.

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30 January 2024
Tourism Authority of Kiribati launches the PSDI-supported Sustainable Tourism Policy and 2024-2026 Strategic Plan

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) on 13 January 2024 launched the destination's first ever Sustainable Tourism Policy, alongside it’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, developed with PSDI support.

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1 July 2022
Strengthening Pacific Retirement Funds

PSDI is working to strengthen Pacific retirement funds by engaging in regional policy dialogue and advocacy, reforming legislative, and supporting women’s equal access to retirement benefits.

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1 July 2022
Strengthening Competition Policy, Legislation, and Institutions in Kiribati

PSDI is supporting MCIC to strengthen the capacity of its Consumer Protection Division in line with the Government of Kiribati's 20-year vision to become a wealthier, healthier, and more peaceful country.

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Key Publications
PSDI Annual Report FY2024
PSDI Annual Report FY2024
This annual report outlines how the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative supported the enabling environment for business and helped foster inclusive private sector-led economic growth in the Pacific during FY2024 (1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024).
PSDI Country Overviews 2024-2025
PSDI Country Overviews 2024-2025
These fact sheets provide an overview of PSDI activities in each country to 2025.

PSDI Annual Report FY2023
PSDI Annual Report FY2023
This report gives an overview of PSDI activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Leadership Matters 2024: Benchmarking Women in Business Leadership in the Pacific
Leadership Matters 2024: Benchmarking Women in Business Lead...
This is the second edition of the Leadership Matters series, which collects and analyzes data on women’s representation on boards and in senior management in 14 Pacific countries.
Unlocking Potential: A Gender Inclusive Private Sector Framework for the Pacific Report and Country Assessments
Unlocking Potential: A Gender Inclusive Private Sector Frame...
The Gender Inclusive Private Sector Framework serves as a practical checklist for Pacific governments and institutions to measure progress and identify areas where further improvements are needed.
Innovative Financing Mechanisms in the Pacific
Innovative Financing Mechanisms in the Pacific
This paper examines the potential benefits and issues to consider around implementing Innovative Financing Mechanisms in the Pacific, which can lower barriers and provide more options for businesses seeking finance.