The challenges

A boost for economic diversification

93%, this is the share of the nickel sector in New-Caledonian exports.
This figure reveals an hyper-specialization of some Pacific Island States’ economies, which represents a high vulnerability and induces a real necessity of diversification.

Action needed to provide economic opportunities for young people, compatible with traditional lifestyles

12% of youth unemployment in the Pacific Island States, compared to 5.6% for the entire population (New Caledonia: 36%, with 11% for the entire population)

Economic emancipation of women, a necessity

Violence against women affects 20% of women in some of the island states in the region

Inequalities of access to economic opportunities between communities to be tackled

The Kanak unemployment rate remains 7 points higher than the general rate in New Caledonia, close to 19%