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

2024.12.01 SPBD SI DBSI Signing Ceremony
SPBD Solomon Islands and DBSI Forge New Funding Partnership
South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) in Solomon Islands is pleased to announce its new exciting partnership with the Development Bank of Solomon Islands (DBSI) to support financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the Solomon Islands. According to a press statement from SPBD, this is the first funding arrangement between the two organizations which also marks [...]
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SPBD Solomon Islands Celebrates Milestone of USD $5 Million Crowdfunded through Kiva Partnership
South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Solomon Islands, in partnership with Kiva, is thrilled to announce a significant achievement: reaching the milestone of USD $5 million (SBD $41M) crowdfunded to support micro-entrepreneurs across the Solomon Islands. This achievement reflects the commitment of SPBD Solomon Islands and Kiva to fostering economic empowerment and creating opportunities for women [...]
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14th SPBD Figi Businesswoman of the Year Awards
The South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Fiji celebrated its 14th Businesswoman of the Year Awards on 4 October 2024 at the Vodafone Arena. The Chief Guest was His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere President of Fiji. The theme of the celebration was Women-Led Microenterprises Enriching Lives and Building Futures. The President and Founder of the [...]

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