PACER Plus is a landmark free trade agreement connecting the Pacific Region through trade and development.
Apia, Samoa
Joined June 2021
- Tweets488
- Following188
- Followers437
- Likes304
PACER Plus retweeted
Big thanks to Dr. Sven & Olivia for the insightful workshop! Rarely do development agencies visit to guide stakeholders on completing project/activity proposal templates, let alone enhance their eligibility for approval. Much appreciated! Fakaaue lahi. #PACERPlus #TiS
Despite power outages, SMNPI team triumphs with a successful Niue workshop. Ongoing talks with key stakeholders to shape PACER Plus projects in Trade Services and Investment. Gratitude to Frank Sioneholo and Aytron Tatui for unwavering support. #PACERPlus #TradeInServices #Niue
PACER Plus retweeted
We continue to value our partnership w. @PlusPacer: working to improve on labor mobility in the Pacific. – at Christchurch City, New Zealand
📢 PACER Plus Implementation Unit presented at the RSE Conference in Christchurch, 🇳🇿 discussing the development significance of labor mobility for the Pacific and collaboration opportunities for better outcomes. #PACERPlus #LabourMobility #PacificDevelopment
PACER Plus retweeted
Director for the International and Trade Division Mackenzi Wichman attended the @PlusPacer Minister’s Meeting virtually last week. Discussions were centered around #PACERPlus membership and prospective accession, Member's country initiatives, and Regional Labour Mobility 🇨🇰
PACER Plus retweeted
A truly empowering story and why I get up every day to work at @MFATNZ on issues like #PACERPlus - well done to Roy and the team at the PPIU! This is just the beginning! – at Wellington City, New Zealand
Avea Vaoga's smile says it all as he earns US$2,000 for his taro export to New Zealand, thanks to entrepreneur Seuamuli Kome Robbie Lauano. Read about this empowering story below ⬇️
pacerplus.org/news/exporting…
PACER Plus retweeted
Absolutely delighted to have hosted the @PlusPacer family for the 6th Joint Committee meeting in #Niue 🇳🇺 We made significant progress in strengthening economic integration through trade in the region. #PACERPlus
PACER Plus retweeted
Always good to talk to our friends in Tuvalu as we work together for a better, stronger future through PACER Plus
In the margines of the @PlusPacer Plus Joint Committee Meeting in Niue 🇳🇺 our team lead by Assistant Secretary (Acting) Mr Tala Simeti was able to have bilateral discussions with the delegation from New Zealand 🇳🇿 lead by Mr @KeaweTeRukutai
PACER Plus retweeted
One of the🔑 highlights of Day 3 of the @PlusPacer Trade in Services Workshop was a clinic facilitated by ITA Mr Callebaut. This clinic enabled participants:
✅ Appreciate proposal formulation
✅Understand the key steps and tools
For more ℹ️ click ⬇️:
pacerplus.org/events/regiona…
PACER Plus retweeted
End of Day one of the @PlusPacer Trade in Services Workshop yesterday and we got more insight into the:
✅ Why is Trade in Services important?
✅ Objective of the GATS and modes of supply
For more ℹ️ click ⬇️:
pacerplus.org/events/regiona…
PACER Plus retweeted
Exciting times ahead for #ecommerce development in #Tuvalu 🇹🇻
EY's Options Analysis to support e-commerce development in #Tuvalu looks encouraging! The analysis, funded by #PACERPlus, aims to provide guidance on developing a national payments system that's scalable and inclusive. Exciting potential for local & foreign consumers & businesses
PACER Plus retweeted
After a successful training delievered to the Central islands, the team is now heading to the North. The team will be conducting the e-skills development training to interested ones on the islands of #Nanumea, #Nanumaga and #Niutao. The training is funded under the @PlusPacer
PACER Plus retweeted
@ForumSEC convening the inaugural Pacific Islands #Metrology Committee as part of the implementation of the #Pacific #AidforTrade Strategy. The Committee will support #trade measurement #standards including capacity building, P2P learning & training for Pacific officials. Vinaka @NMIAustralia @standardsaus #StandardsNZ @dfat @EIF4LDCs @PlusPacer for your support – at Fiji
PACER Plus retweeted
Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Government of Tuvalu Ms Iunipa Teatu, Director of Business at the Business & Consumer Protection in Tuvalu Ms Petesa Finikaso and Business Officer Mr Auega Alemenia represented #Tuvalu at this important #investment workshop.
Officials from #PACERPlus countries gather in Sydney 🇦🇺 to learn from #investment experts & discuss commitments made in the first International Investment Agreement for many Pacific countries. Read more by clicking below ⬇️
pacerplus.org/resources/medi…
PACER Plus retweeted
And also we have a team from E&Y contracted by @PlusPacer and @Tradeworthy who will also address the committee to better understand #Tuvalu’s 🇹🇻 payment gateway needs.
All of this is happening at todays meeting.
Today we will convene the National E Commerce Committee Meeting No. 1 of 2023. We will also hear from our committee members on their progress, challenges and successes and how the committee can assist to progress #ecommerce activities in #Tuvalu
More details check out flyer ⬇️
PACER Plus retweeted
We thank the @PlusPacer Implementation Unit and Expert Mr Peter Neimanis for the import feature of #ePhyto that will soon facilitate #trade through the #expedited clearance of cargo from our ports with the issuance of ePhyto certificates.
PACER Plus retweeted
Great to meet up again with Mr Alipate Tavo from the @PlusPacer Plus Implementation Unit who arrived into #Tuvalu yesterday to conduct a few 🔑 meetings & trainings. Always a pleasure to meet up and learn from #trade experts in implementation of #PACERPLUS in the region.
PACER Plus retweeted
@PlusPacer is a unique #FTA and #Tuvalu aims to benefit the most from its Trade in Services component and also build on attracting the right investments into 🔑 sectors of Tuvalu. Long term - aiming to receive tangible benefits tailored for Tuvalu’s 🇹🇻 unique context.
Great to meet up again with Mr Alipate Tavo from the @PlusPacer Plus Implementation Unit who arrived into #Tuvalu yesterday to conduct a few 🔑 meetings & trainings. Always a pleasure to meet up and learn from #trade experts in implementation of #PACERPLUS in the region.
PACER Plus retweeted
Recent catch up w/Roy Lagolago, Head @PlusPacer Implementation Unit. We discussed how @ForumSEC can work closely with the PPIU to build #trade related capacity in the #Pacific in the #eccomerce & #qualityinfrastructure areas. Appreciative of continued support from @dfat & @MFATNZ – at Fiji
PACER Plus retweeted
The Head of #PACERPlus Implementation Unit (PPIU), Roy Lagolago (sitting fifth from left) and the #PPIU team were pleased to host Pacific trade officials for a talanoa this morning on the upcoming work of PPIU and engagement with the #PACER Plus parties.
PACER Plus retweeted
It's been a big week in 🇼🇸 Samoa for @ILOPasifika, launching the NEP & attending #PLMAM2022 both contribute to decent work for all by promoting consultation & collaboration. Thank you @samoagovt @PlusPacer & all the constituents & stakeholders we learnt from during the week.
PACER Plus retweeted
This week, IOM presented and participated at the Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) in Apia, Samoa alongside @PlusPacer, @ILOPasifika
