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Ocean Policy Research Institute (Division of Island Nations)
Pacific Island Nations Program
Building mutual trust between Japan and Pacific island nations and promoting peace and prosperity in the region through targeted research and localized projects
This program has worked to contribute to the stability of the Pacific region and prosperity of its island nations through exchanges, talent development, and related initiatives ever since the establishment of the Sasakawa Pacific Island Nations Fund in 1989. In recent years, it has focused heavily on supporting the Micronesia region, and in particular the Republic of Palau, given its intimate geographic and historical ties to Japan. The program also endeavors to further strengthen the ties between Japan and the Pacific island nations through new projects designed and implemented to respond to emerging issues these countries face due to regional changes and the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Project List of FY2024
| Project Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Economic Revitalization in Pacific Island Communities By Boosting Community Based Tourism | Third year of a five-year project |
| Enhancement of Public-Private Partnership For Upgrading Japan's Strategy Toward Pacific Islands Region | Third year of a three-year project |
| Building a Foundation of Human Relationships Between Pacific Islands and Japan for Future Generation | Third year of a three-year project |
| Enhancing Human Resources for Maritime Security in the Micronesia Region III | Third year of a three-year project |
| Creation of a New Regional Order Layer in the Pacific Islands Region | First year of a three-year project |
Staff
Hideyuki Shiozawa (Director)
Devon Ronald Dublin (Research Fellow)
Related Websites
This page has information about the Sasakawa Pacific Island Nations Fund activities until FY 2017.
