BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE National Coordinator of the E-Commerce Division says e-commerce will be at the centre of business growth as digital modernisation and transformation continue across the country.
Speaking during the Digital Content Creation Training in Gizo yesterday, Tristein Zutu said Solomon Islands is gradually moving into the e-commerce space, driven by increased use of digital devices and online platforms.
He explained that e-commerce is the process of buying and selling goods and services over the internet through various digital platforms.
Zutu said the E-Commerce Division has been established under the Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) to promote and provide pathways for e-commerce to thrive in the country.
He added that the division is currently implementing the National E-Commerce Strategy 2022–2027.
“Part of our activities is to conduct trainings and workshops in Honiara and the provinces,” Zutu said.
He said his team has already conducted similar trainings for entrepreneurs and freelancers in Honiara and Auki, and is now extending the programme to Gizo.
According to Zutu, the training focuses on building capacity and skills for businesses and freelancers, particularly those engaged in photography and videography.
“Most customers have moved online to shop, and this training targets opportunities in online business.
“It gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn photography and videography skills to better promote their products and services,” he said.
Zutu said the programme also aims to encourage entrepreneurs and freelancers to see photography and videography not just as hobbies, but as viable businesses that can generate income.
He stressed that there is immense potential for e-commerce to support the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and to boost productivity across the country.
