Pacific Community launches an initiative to strengthen Kava in Vanuatu

The Pacific Community (SPC), has announced the launch of an initiative to strengthen the kava and coconut industries in Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea.

The SPC and the International Trade Commission says the project, known as "ACP-Business Friendly", promotes and builds on farming practices that promote sustainable production.

It aims to help ni-Vanuatu and Papua New Guinean farmers to absorb economic shocks and attract investments.

Programme Manager Sadiq Syed said the programme facilitates productive value chain alliances and improves access to global markets.