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

US $272M

Value of loans disbursed

since inception

321,000

Number of loans made

to hardworking women

54,000

Savings accounts provide a safe place for hard-earned income

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

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

PBD independent director Lorraine Seeto, front left, Kiva Microfunds’ Asia Pacific investment manager Mark McDonagh and SPBD Fiji managing director Elrico Munoz pictured with SPBD’s Labasa office staff.
SPBD Relocates Labasa Office to Boost Accessibility and Visibility

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD), a key player in Fiji’s microfinance market, has moved its Labasa operation to a new location on the main road of Labasa Town. The relocation was a strategic decision for the organisation, aimed at increasing visibility and accessibility for clients and stakeholders, according to SPBD Fiji’s managing director Elrico Munoz. […]

Kiva Microfunds Asia Pacific investment manager Mark McDonagh during the opening of the South Pacific Business Development Office in Labasa. Picture: NACANILEI TUILEVUKA
Crowdfunding Success: $15M in Micro Loans Delivered Through Kiva and SPBD Partnership

Nearly 10,000 micro loans amounting over $15 million have been funded through a partnership between crowdfunding firm Kiva and the South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Fiji. This was revealed by Kiva Microfunds’ Asia Pacific investment manager Mark McDonagh when he officially opened SPBD Fiji’s Labasa office yesterday. “Seven years into Kiva’s partnership with SPBD Fiji, […]

SPBD Fiji expands to tenth branch office in Nausori on the Island of Viti Levu

The South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Fiji officially opened its 10th branch in Nausori in June 2024. The new brannch is its latest addition since it established operations in Fiji in 2010. The new branch will provide financial services and business development opportunities to women in the Tailevu region. “Nausori itself has a thriving presence […]

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