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Aid for Trade Seminar

Learn how the Bilum Export Promotion Association empowers women weavers in PNG through market development and partnerships, enhancing their livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage. Explore achievements, challenges, and the roadmap for sustainability.

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Aid for Trade Seminar

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  1. Aid for Trade Seminar BILUM EXPORT PROMOTION ASSOCIATION(BEPA) 13 - 14 October 2016, Brisbane • Julienne Leka-Maliaki, Program Manager • Australian High Commission, Port Moresby

  2. Economic Governance Framework • - Macro Economic • - Government Policy • - Enabling Environment • - Leadership & Coalition • To create a conducive environment for private sector development resulting in economic empowerment, poverty alleviation and improved livelihoods • - Business & Industry Engagement • - Market Access/Trade Development • - Innovation & Partnerships • - Small Medium Enterprise Development • - Financial Inclusion Private Sector Development Framework

  3. The Bilum Project “to empower women in rural communities to participate in formal markets; thus creating opportunities and economic benefits towards improving their livelihood” • Achievements • Establishment of BEPA • Engagement of 8 local cooperatives • Partnershipwith GoPNG • Capacity Building • 600 women weavers • 12 training workshops • Training materials • Market Development • Over 2000 units • International buyers • Product development • Challenges & Lessons Learnt • Long term planning • Supply & Production • Socio-cultural constraints • Project Delivery Model & Mechanism • Institution Building • Going forward • Capacity Building • Increase supply base • Market Development & Promotion • Sustainability (Model & Approach)

  4. BILUMS IN PNG • Culture & Heritage • Symbolic & a source of Inspiration • Multi-purpose use • - cultural obligations • - carry bag • - ethical fashion & accessories • - art & design • Opportunities – Trade (domestic & international)

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