In a significant boost for grassroots economic development, the Koiari Local Level Government Special Purpose Authority (KLLGSPA) has pledged its support to empower local women's groups operating within the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector.

KLLGSPA Chairman Paul Noe and Program Manager Charlie Ealu formalized this backing to help women across the region gain the financial independence needed to support their families. The commitment was put into action this week with a K20,000 funding presentation divided equally between two women's associations in the Koiari LLG constituency.

Reflecting on the purpose of the K10,000 checks given to each group, the leadership noted that the event was to provide funding support to women’s group in the Sogeri plateau.

"Last year, when we launched the Maninumu women’s group, we made some commitment to support the group. We are here today to deliver to our commitment to support the association to help our mothers find economic independence through our development package fund. Also on that note, KSPA is also honoured to assist the Sogeri Floriculture Association."

Mr. Ealu also underlined that the authority intends to scale up this financial assistance in the coming years.

Beyond enterprise funding, Chairman Noe reiterated that the authority's broader mandate involves driving progress across all key sectors in the Koiari LLG constituency, reaffirming their dedication to delivering essential services in education, health, religion, and social development.

Welcoming the initiative, Koiari LLG President Willie Wavi thanked the KSPA for its active community engagement and pledged that the local government will continue working alongside the authority to bring meaningful development to the people of Koiari.