The Ministry of Fisheries Research team, in collaboration with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), has concluded a two-day financial literacy workshop aimed at strengthening livelihoods within Fiji’s mabe pearl sector.

Held in Savusavu from February 24–25, 2026, the training focused on building the financial management capacity of local mabe pearl farming communities.

The workshop was designed to provide participants with practical skills to better manage income and expenses, improve profitability, and support the long-term sustainability of their pearl farming enterprises.

Organisers say strengthening financial literacy is a key step toward empowering communities to take greater control of their operations and secure more stable economic outcomes.