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Microfinance. Macro impact.

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Microfinance. Macro impact.

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Microfinance. Macro impact.

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Empowering women entrepreneurs for over 20 years

Over 110,000 women micro-entrepreneurs from Samoa to the Solomon Islands have embraced the opportunity to start, grow and maintain sustainable, income generating micro-enterprises through South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) financial products, business skills training, and financial education.

Our Impact

Group 6

US $272M

Value of loans disbursed

since inception

Group 7

321,000

Number of loans made

to hardworking women

Group 3

54,000

Savings accounts provide a safe place for hard-earned income

Group 13 1

24,100+

Loans outstanding

across the South Pacific

“SPBD encouraged, supported, and trained me to strive for my goals. My dreams came true because of SPBD.”

Pelenaise, Canteen Owner, Tonga

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Our Mission

We have one mission—to improve the quality of life of underprivileged families by providing them meaningful economic opportunity to help lift them permanently out of poverty.

SPBD is especially focused on empowering women to start, grow and maintain microbusinesses through the provision of access to financial and business development services as well as the opportunity to build assets, improve financial security and finance housing improvements and education.

Latest News

SPBD recognises women creating wave of change across Fiji
SPBD Recognises Women Creating Wave of Change Across Fiji

The celebration of the 15th South Pacific Business Development Businesswoman of the Year awards and Foundation Day media launch is not just a celebration, it is a movement that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary power of women entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are making a macro impact not only in their businesses but in their […]

SPBD Vanuatu Reaches VT2 Billion Microloan Milestone
SPBD Vanuatu Reaches VT2 Billion Microloan Milestone

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Vanuatu celebrated a major milestone this week at Saralana Park, marking the disbursement of over VT2 billion in microfinance loans to women entrepreneurs across the country. The event reflects the organisation’s commitment to empowering women through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the event, SPBD Microfinance Network Founder and President, […]

SPBD Microfinance Tonga celebrates a milestone with $250 million pa'anga in loans disbursed since SPBD's inception in 2009. 28 March 2025.
SPBD Microfinance Tonga Reaches TOP $250 Million Loans Milestone

SPBD Microfinance, the leading microfinance network dedicated to empowering women microentrepreneurs across the South Pacific. SPBD Microfinance (Tonga) Ltd proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey. The organization has disbursed a total of TOP $250 million in loans since its inception in 2009, evidence of its commitment to fostering economic development in the country. Founded with a vision to create […]

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