The United Nations Micronesia Sub-regional Study 2024/25

This sub-regional study for Micronesia addresses key issues that are crucial for the sustainable and inclusive development of the five Micronesian states: Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Marshall Islands, Nauru and Kiribati. It assesses development issues for Micronesia as a whole, before delving deeper into more country-specific challenges and opportunities at the national level. As a basis for the structure of this sub-regional study, the five pillars (or 5Ps) of the 2030 Agenda are used, namely: people, prosperity, planet, peace and partnerships. It contains information and data available as of August 2024.
 

This sub-regional study highlights issues pertaining to sustainable development at the regional and sub-regional levels, spanning geographical, demographic, historical and socio-economic aspects. Various development strategies and models for the Pacific small island developing States (SIDS) are also presented. These are all crucial elements in better understanding Micronesia’s present and emerging development challenges and opportunities.