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Meet the incredible women working to end all forms of violence in Vanuatu.
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New Technologies Come to the Pacific

Bringing hope to the fight against TB and HIV in the Pacific.

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Building Accountability in Solomon Islands

Corruption has long been an issue of public discontent in Solomon Islands, and is seen as a major obstacle on the path towards sustainable development.

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Floating solar panels in Tuvalu
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Floating Solar Photovoltaic System Installation Completed in Tuvalu

The installation of Tuvalu's inaugural Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) system has been successfully completed, with this cutting-edge system seeing 184 solar panels positioned on Tafua Pond in Funafuti.

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Women leading the charge in the male-dominated maritime industry

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.

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Unloading materials from the vessel to small boat to access shallow waters at Lib Island.
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Empowering Marshall Islands Atolls: Rainwater Harvesting Materials Reach Atolls

Successful Delivery of Vital Materials Benefits 15 Communities in the Marshall Islands.

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What we do

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.  

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Multi-Country Programme Document (2023-2027)

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.

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Gender Machinery Project
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Empowering Women and Girls in FSM

A groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize the role of women and girls in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), focusing on enhancing their leadershi...

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Mehnaz
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Meet Mehnaz - International Volunteer with UNDP Pacific

Come and meet Mehnaz Hossain, currently serving as an International UN Volunteer with UNDP Pacific.

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FSM Groundbreaking
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Emergency Operation Center to Support Pohnpei State’s Emergency Response Capacity

Construction work has been completed on the Pohnpei State Fire Station in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), with a handover ceremony taking place between ...

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SGP Symposium
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National Symposium on Environmental Sustainability asks Communities to Share Their Story

The national symposium brings together over 100 participants from communities across Fiji, encouraging those attending to share their experiences on sustainable d...

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Markets 4 Change
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Community Entrepreneurs Empowered by a Sustainable Approach

Communities in Kadavu have gained knowledge relating to the benefits of cooperatives for local development. This approach falls in line with the Government of Fij...

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Our Impact

1.8

million

people in Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, now have access to formal financial services.

9,000

households

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.

10.99

hectares

of mangrove forests and 5.57 hectares of coastal areas in Kosrae State, FSM were rehabilitated.

4

women

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.

200≈

new jobs

created in green/blue businesses in the Pacific.

1,777

people

reached in Tonga through the REACH project Fiji model.

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