Envision the Pacific Islands as thriving hubs of economic resilience and sustainability, where vibrant local businesses ๐ข, empowered communities ๐ฅ, and thriving ecosystems ๐ฟ create a prosperous and resilient Pacific region.
Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) is a powerful strategy that harnesses the strengths of Pacific Island communities, encouraging them to develop their unique concepts of sustainability and resilience.
Learn more about these transformative initiatives from the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) ๐ and their partners. Explore how forward-thinking strategies are shaping the future of the Pacific.
Discover how PIDF, in collaboration with the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) ๐, is launching the Island Resilience Initiative (IRI) in Pacific Island nations like Palau, Marshall Islands, and Fiji ๐.Two Island Resilience Initiatives (IRIs) have been developed:IRI 1.0 focuses on strengthening collaborative partnerships for system-level change ๐ช and initiating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework for local implementation by 2030.IRI 2.0 launches a new project pipeline to catalyze investments in integrated infrastructure ๐️, supporting public-private civic partnerships.This collective effort aligns with regional development frameworks and international agreements, fostering resilience, sustainability, and economic prosperity in the Pacific.
Join us on this inspiring journey into Community-Based Economic Development and see how every small step towards sustainability and resilience makes a big difference.Don't forget to like ๐, subscribe ๐บ, and explore more episodes of IMSPARK and other exciting content on our blog at the Imagine Pacific Pulse – Impulse. ๐