Audit reports are the primary output produced by SAIs, but there are challenges in the Pacific region regarding how these reports are actioned and recommendations are implemented.
UNDP and the Pacific Community in collaboration with the Government of Vanuatu on the Tropical Cyclone Judy/Kevin recovery support will conduct a Post Disaster Needs Assessment.
The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of Solomon Islands and Cook Islands strengthened their anti-corruption efforts and partnerships at national and regional levels as the Pacific regional knowledge exchange takes place.
The efficient functioning of the maritime industry is critical to human livelihoods in a country like Fiji. Some within the sector like to use the phrase ‘no shipping, no shopping’, with almost 95 percent of goods entering the country coming via its seaports.
One thing is clear: applying strategic foresight in the Pacific continues to be the need of the hour. In a region impacted by climate change and amid serious geopolitical risks, anticipatory action is a key pillar of delivering development.
In the Pacific, UNDP provides regional and country support to ten countries – Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu – and regional support to five countries – Cook Islands, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tokelau – together with a total population of 2.4 million. We work on effective governance, inclusive growth as well as resilience and sustainable development.
This 5-year multi-country program is an outcome of the Pacific Cooperation Framework for 2023-2027, integrating the national plans of 14 Pacific Island Countries and Territories in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action Pathway. With clear guidance from the UNDP Strategic Plan (2022-2025) and building on the achievements of the previous program cycle, UNDP's contribution to the Cooperation Framework will effectively implement the Secretary General's directives to aid small island developing States and advance the Blue Pacific Continent strategy.
people in Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, now have access to formal financial services.
supported with livelihoods recovery, community infrastructure, early warning systems, and Post-Disaster Needs Assessment after Tropical Cyclone Harold in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.
of mangrove forests and 5.57 hectares of coastal areas in Kosrae State, FSM were rehabilitated.
were elected as Members of Parliament for the Solomon Islands 2020 National Elections. It is the the highest number ever in its law-making body.
created in green/blue businesses in the Pacific.
reached in Tonga through the REACH project Fiji model.
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