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
SPBD Opens New HQ
MICROFINANCE network South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) officially opened its new headquarters in downtown Suva yesterday afternoon – a move said to be a testament to the resilience, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of the people. In his official address, chief guest Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica acknowledged the institution’s significant milestone […]
‘Remain honest, diligent’ | Economic empowerment for Tailevu mother
Brush cutting business owner Vasenai Cagitabu has heaped praises on South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) for the assistance it has been providing to small business owners such as herself. Originally from Sote Village, in Verata, Tailevu, the mother of three currently operates her business from Ovea Village in Bau where she has also been selected [...]
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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