1. By Dr. Mere Tuisalalo Samisoni
Pacific Regionalism and Climate Change: New Opportunities for ADFIP ADFIP contributions to women empowerment
By Dr. Mere Tuisalalo Samisoni
Chair, Corporate Management Services Limited T/A The Hot Bread Kitchen; Samisoni Enterprises Limited and Solar Pacific Fiji
Nadi, Fiji - 21st November 2016

2. Financial empowerment
Introduction
Financial empowerment

4. The case for democratic process
Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good. For in doing good there are seasons when to reap and when to have faith in each other. Do not lose heart. Our season is yet to come as there is more work to do.”

5. Exit Polls 53% of men voted for Trump while 41% voted for Clinton
63% of white men chose Trump
72% of non-college educated white men voted Trump
Not only men elected Trump – (white) women voted for Trump too
42% of women
And 53% of white women voted for him.

6. Women make up 50% of the population worldwide are a human capital niche market.
Not go into denial, in dominant patriarch societies where the glass ceiling is very much in place worldwide, to high cost and human detriment.
2015 Global Gender Gap Report by WEF – Fiji (Columbia & Philippines) have more females than male senior officials, managers and legislators. Ratio in Fiji – 51% to 49%.

7. Women empowerment Empowerment.
50% representation of women at all levels of management and Board included.

8. Mother my first Teacher

9. Franchise Model Set up in February 1981 25 outlets Over 500 employees
Turnover - $23m with a 10% NPAT
Ready to move into the region

10. Research & Development
Samisoni, (2009) Research on Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial Success in Fiji. What are their implications?
Entrepreneurship
Opportunity
Innovation
Change from old to new

11. Global Opportunities
Avaaz global campaign network of 44 million countries, 16 continents, 17 languages
Give safe space to thrive
Experts say the smartest way to sustain humanity, women empowerment included, is to give them safe space to thrive, then nature uses its wisdom to regenerate.

12. Summary Focus on human values and aspirations
Directing loan policies for entrepreneurial business to empower women
Good over evil, increasing right over wrong
Be kind and respectful to all

13. Nature and nurture can restore harmony
Conclusion
Nature and nurture can restore harmony