Key Activities
- Provided targeted technical assistance to the Ministry of Agriculture, Foods and Forests to support the development of a National Kava Strategic Plan.
- Conducted a comprehensive landscape analysis and stakeholder consultations to inform the strategy.
- Produced a draft National Kava Strategic and Execution Action Plan with gender and youth mainstreamed throughout.
Outcomes
- The strategy was acknowledged by the Ministry as a major milestone and aligned with the Pacific Regional Kava Strategy.
- Women’s participation in the Kava sector began to emerge, with early signs of increased engagement.
- The strategy informed policy direction on export and sustainability and is expected to guide future investments and programming in agriculture.
- The intervention laid the foundation for a more inclusive and resilient Kava industry, contributing to economic empowerment for women and youth and supporting national efforts toward food security and sustainable growth.
Region
Tonga
Theme
Agricultural Policy | Export Development | Women & Youth Empowerment
Partners
Ministry of Agriculture, Foods and Forests