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SIDS solutions innovations profile. E-commerce and supply chains: Samoa Women's Association of Growers (SWAG)

SIDS Solutions Forum, 30-31 August 2021

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Bangkok, Thailand ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) As part of the SIDS Solutions Forum, 30-31 August 2021, FAO collected innovations and creative digital technologies that respond to local problems and challenges. This flyer presents a The impact on travel and trade resulting from border restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has taken a toll on employment and ultimately household incomes. Women, especially those in the formal employment sector, were seriously affected, particularly in female-headed households. The Samoa Women's Association of Growers (SWAG) stepped in to provide women growers and farmers of Samoa with opportunities for business, networking, training and education. As a result, previously employed women have been turning to micro-business ventures in the informal space. This flyer presents the positive resluts of the online markets facilitated by SWAG.

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