Project final report

Maintaining momentum within the pearl livelihoods sector in the western Pacific - Final Report

Date released
21 November 2024
ISBN
978-1-923261-28-0
Publication Code
FR2024-035
Authors

Dr Thane Miltz (UniSC)
Dr Nittya Simard (UniSC)
Dr Pranesh Kishore (Consultant to UniSC)
 

Overview

The project aimed to fix broken power tools at the Vava’u Pearl Centre after the December 2022 floods damaged the training facility. Key project activities included:

  • Revising the pearl livelihoods sector development plan.
  • Conducting market research.
  • Providing design and handicraft skills training.

The project identified potential markets and marketing opportunities for Tongan mabé pearls.

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