Developing the Kava National Strategy Plan for Tonga

Context

More than 77% of Tonga’s households rely on agriculture for their daily sustenance and well-being. Semi-commercial farming is also gaining in popularity with Kava being one of the commodities that have great export potential.

Objective

The objective of the intervention is to develop the Kava National Strategic Plan with a focus on exports and sustainability, employment creation and income generation for women and youth in Tonga.

The technical assistance includes:

An assessment of the opportunities and challenges for the Kava sector, locally and internationally and preparation of a strategic analysis using a public-private dialogue (PPD) approach
A gender and youth gap analysis to identify any differences between women’s and men’s as well as young people’s participation along the Kava value chain
Preparation of the Kava National Strategic Plan and Execution Action Plan

Result

With the support of the ICR Facility, the Ministry finalised the revised Industrial Policy in August 2023 and expects cabinet approval later in 2023.

Developing the Kava National Strategy Plan for Tonga

Context

Objective

Result

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