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 and human resource development projects with the aim of contributing to the stability of the Pacific region and prosperity of the Pacific island nations.
More recently, the SPF has focused on the Micronesia Region, which has in-depth historical ties with Japan and is closely located to Asia geographically. In February 2016, the SPF, together with the Nippon Foundation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Palau to support its government through projects for enhancing capacity building of Coast Guard and promoting Eco-conscious Tourism.

News

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
Events

2016.10.18

On Oct. 26, "The New Pacific Diplomacy and Japan"

Projects List
of FY2018

Projects List

Project Name	Implementing Agency	Year	Budget
Changing Situation of Economic Cooperation Towards Pacific Island Countries and Region	The Sasakawa Peace Foundation	second year of two-year project	4,000,000yen
Establishing New Japan-Pacific Island Countries Dialogue by Enhancing Second Track Diplomacy	The Sasakawa Peace Foundation	second year of two-year project	4,000,000yen
Enhancing Human Resources for Maritime Security in the Micronesia Region	The Sasakawa Peace Foundation	third year of three-year project	95,000,000yen