Show Notes
Summary Join our Two Palagi as they explore the economic significance of the French Pacific, featuring insights from Agnes Baekelandt, Vice President of the French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and CEO at Barkers of Geraldine. Discover the region's potential, cultural highlights, and key opportunities for business and collaboration; including discussion of the upcoming trade mission organized by the French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce. Discover the unique markets, investment potential, and regional dynamics that make this area a compelling focus for businesses and investors.
Keywords French Pacific, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Fortuna, Agnes Baekalandt, French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, Pacific economy, Vanuatu, agriculture, trade, cultural exchange
Key topics The economic significance of the French Pacific Agnes Baelalandt’s role and insights Trade and investment opportunities in the region Cultural and agricultural highlights of the Pacific The region's potential for growth and collaboration
Takeaways The French Pacific's GDP exceeds Fiji's, highlighting its economic importance. Agnes Baekalandt emphasizes the region's untapped trade potential. Cultural festivals like Timaeva Nui showcase the vibrant Pacific heritage. Agriculture is a key sector with significant growth opportunities. The region's strategic position offers unique collaboration prospects.
Guest name Agnes Baekalandt Regenvanu
Sound bites "The French Pacific's GDP exceeds Fiji's." "The region offers untapped trade potential." "Agriculture is a key growth sector."
Chapters 00:07 Introduction and episode overview 04:52 Introduction to the French Pacific’s economic importance 07:25 Agnes Baekelandt and her journey 13:34 History and overview of French Pacific 16:36 Key sectors 23:48 Trade mission to French Polynesia and New Caledonia 25:02 Trade barriers in the French Pacific 30:01 Vanuatu connection 33:23 Barker's of Geraldine 36:50 The French Pacific and the wider region 39:40 Merci Agnes! 40:06 Outro, Sunrise and the week ahead
Resources French New Zealand Chamber of Commerce - https://www.fnzcci.org.nz/ Trade Mission - https://www.fnzcci.org.nz/events/upcoming-events/event-detail/event/fnzcci-french-pacific-trade-mission-2026.html guest links Barkers of Geraldine - https://barkers.co.nz/ Papua New Guinea Investment Conference - https://pnginvestmentconference.com/
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