Request for Expressions of Interest – PFIP Support Facility
The Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP) is a joint programme of the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the European Union/Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Microfinance Framework Programme (EU/ACP).
Network Membership Drive 2009
Microfinance Pasifika Network is currently inviting organisations interested in becoming a member of the network in 2009, to apply now for membership. We are seeking members from various stakeholders who have an interest in supporting financial inclusion in the Pacific.
Pacific Microfinance Week 2009
After a successful Pacific Microfinance Week in August 2007, the Microfinance Pasifika Network is pleased to announce the second Pacific Microfinance Week 2009 (PMW 2009) in Nadi, Fiji from July 13 - 17, 2009. PMW 2009 will be a week-long series of events, meetings and gatherings of a range of organisations and individuals which have an interest in promoting the provision of inclusive and sustainable financial services in the Pacific.
Samoa Observer - Person of the Year 2008
Mr Greg Casagrande the founder and chairman of South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Foundation recently received the honour of Samoa Observer's - Person of the Year 2008. SPBD has had an immeasurable impact on the lives of thousands of Samoans through the provision of micro loans in Samoa.
Remittance Fees for Pacific Islanders Set to be Reduced
Pacific Islanders living in New Zealand are paying millions of dollars in bank fees when they send money back home, but that could be about to change, thanks to a new system using ATM machines and credit cards.
The Microfinance Pasifika Network and The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) are pleased to provide you with an update on Pacific Microfinance Week 2009 (PMW 2009) in Nadi, Fiji, July 13 - 17, 2009.
PMW 2009 will be a week-long series of events, meetings and gatherings of a range of organisations and individuals which have an interest in promoting the provision of inclusive and sustainable financial services in the Pacific.
Online registration for Pacific Microfinance Week 2009 has now closed. If you have not received a formal invitation letter by for the event via email, please contact us as soon as possible via email at info@microfinance-pasifika.org.
Over the coming months updated information regarding the event will be published in our newsletter and on the Pacific Microfinance Week 2009 website at: http://www.pacificmicrofinanceweek.org.
The Assistant Coordinator will assist the Secretariat in line with outcomes to support the development of the Microfinance Pasifika Network and will report to the Lead Coordinator and in close collaboration with UNDP Pacific Centre, the incumbent will be responsible for helping to build, manage, and facilitate the Microfinance Pasifika Network, comprised of professionals from finance, NGOs, CSOs, international development partners, and the private sector, etc. Further information about the position is available from: http://www.fdc.org.au/files/news/2009/june/Assistant_Coordinator_MFPN_June_2009.pdf . Applications close 30 June 2009.