Pacific Island Nations Program

Since the establishment of the Sasakawa Pacific Island Nations Fund in 1989, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) has carried out various activities, including exchange programs and human resource development projects, with the aim of contributing to the stability of the Pacific region as well as the prosperity of Pacific island nations. More recently, SPF has focused on the Micronesia region, which is not only geographically close to Asia but also has deep historical ties with Japan. In February 2016, SPF together with the Nippon Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Palau to support its government through projects enhancing capacity-building efforts with the country’s coastguard and promotion of eco-conscious tourism. Furthermore, in light of the recent growing influence of Pacific island nations in the international arena, SPF will also broaden its focus to include emerging issues in the Pacific islands region.

News

News

2019.11.05

Courtesy Visit by H.E. Jioji Konrote, President of Fiji
News

2018.04.25

Presentation of the "Recommendations for the Success of the 8th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM8)"
Events

2018.01.31

Cutting Edge Series #4 "Symposium: Toward the Success of PALM8"
SPF NOW

2017.01.18

Interview with Dr. Transform Aqorau, the man who has reformed fisheries in the Pacific
SPF NOW

2017.01.18

Interview with Ms. Maria Sahib, International Fisheries Policy Analyst in Marshall Islands

Projects List
of FY2019

Projects List

Project Name	Year
Building Japan's Strategy on the Security Issues in the Pacific Island Region	Second year of a two-year project
Enhancing Human Resources for Maritime Security in the Micronesia Region II	First year of a two-year project
Promotion of Palau Sustainable Tourism Model	First year of a two-year project
Strengthening the Genuine Partnership between the Pacific Island Countries and Japan	First year of a three-year project