Women's Role in Agribusiness Development in the Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities
Women play a significant role in agribusiness in the Pacific region, with primary producers, farmers, and processors among the key players. However, they face challenges such as limited access to finance, knowledge gaps, and climate change impacts. Despite these obstacles, opportunities exist in sectors like hotels, restaurants, and exports. Enhancing women-led agribusiness can lead to sustainable development and economic growth in the region.
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Enhancing Womens Led Agribusiness Development Agribusiness Development in the Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities for Women Brussels Development Briefing n.42 Women Entrepreneurs Key ACP Players in ACP Agribusiness Development 17thSeptember 2015 ACP Secretariat
Context of Women in Agribusiness in the Pacific Primary Producers Farmers, Fisherwomen Value Additions Processors, Exporters Cocoa Handicrafts Coffee Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Spa & Beauty products Root Crops Local Distributors Seafood Coconut Oil Exporters Fresh Flowers Sugarcane & Kava
Current Status of Women Involved in Agribusiness in the Pacific Lots of women are involved in agribusiness in the informal sector market and roadside vendors Very few women are involved in the formal agribusiness sector Countries development differs from country to country Melanesian countries ( Fiji, PNG, Vanuatu & Solomon Is) have more land sizes compared to Polynesian (Tonga, Samoa, Cook Is, Niue & Tuvalu) and Micronesian (FSM, RMI, Kiribati & Nauru) Countries Very limited data & information on number of women farmers and agribusiness operators
Share of women in wage employment in the non-agricultural sector (MDG.3.2)
Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs Engaged in Agribusiness Lack of Access to Finance High Lack of knowledge on sanitary requirements Transportation Costs Lack of access to training & information Limited cold storage facilities Lack of land ownership rights for women Limited quarantine facilities Lack of efficient mechanized farming Climate Change High level of market fees
Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs Engaged in Agribusiness Hotels, Restaurants & Supermarkets Spa & Beauty Products Cruise Ships Value Additions Exports Markets
Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs Engaged in Agribusiness Farmers/ Producers Government (Agriculture & Trade) Distributors & Exporters Information Market Access Technology Quality Assurance Transportation Marketing Collection Centers Training Finance Bio security Academia Regional & International Agencies Product Development Data Land ownership Farmers & Exporters Organizations
