Fiji, April 7 -- The Pacific has moved to put small businesses at the centre of its economic future, launching a region-wide strategy aimed at breaking down barriers and driving growth across micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

The Pacific Regional Private Sector Strategy 2025-2030 report sets out a coordinated plan to strengthen MSMEs by tackling long-standing constraints in six key areas - improving the business enabling environment, supporting growth and innovation, expanding access to finance, building resilience, promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, and enhancing regional dialogue.

At the heart of the strategy is a clear push to build a stronger, more adaptable private sector that can withstand shocks and take advan...