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The National Microfinance Awards is an important event in the Reserve Bank of Fiji calendar, as it recognises our micro entrepreneurs’ economic empowerment through income generating activities. Microfinance is a sector that has a lot of potential for creating new jobs and boosting economic activity and, in turn, contributing to economic growth in the country.