women
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Fiji’s 2023–24 Employment Survey Highlights Women’s Unemployment Gap and Barriers to Formalisation
New data reveal a skills-rich but underutilized female workforce in Fiji: high education and talent, yet few leadership roles or formal business gains—pointing to reforms and smarter workplace practices that could unlock real growth.
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Fiji to pay rural women artisans instantly at sale, boosting cash flow
A new plan could overhaul how Fiji’s rural women artisans are paid, moving to immediate payment at the moment a product is accepted for sale and pairing it with tighter packaging and inventory standards. The reform aims to stabilize cash flow and open up bigger market opportunities for handmade goods from village stalls to urban…
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Fiji to Launch Year-Round Emporium for Women Artisans with Upfront Payments
Fiji is piloting a new, year‑round market for women artisans—moving beyond sporadic expos to a permanent emporium. The deal would offer upfront payments for qualifying crafts, aiming to boost incomes and keep traditional handiwork on the map. The approach could open new markets while reducing travel costs for makers across the islands.