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Economy of Micronesia and business opportunities

Economy of Federated States of Micronesia

The economic activity of the Federated States of Micronesia consists primarily of subsistence agriculture and fishing. The islands have few mineral deposits worth exploiting, except for high-grade phosphate. The potential for a tourist industry exists, but the remoteness of the location and a lack of adequate facilities hinder development. Financial assistance from the US is the primary source of revenue, with the US pledged to spend $1.3 billion in the islands in 1986-2001. Geographical isolation and a poorly developed infrastructure are major impediments to long-term growth.

Under the terms of the Compact of Free Association, the United States provided FSM with around $2 billion in grants and services from 1986 to 2001. The Compact's financial terms are being renegotiated for an extension period. In 2001 the U.S. provided more than $84 million in Compact grants-an amount equivalent to over one-third of FSM's GDP-plus more than $20 million through other federal programs. Total official development assistance from all sources was more than $100 million in 2001, with nearly 90% of that total coming from the U.S.

The FSM public sector plays a central role in the economy as the administrator of the Compact money. The national and state-level governments employ over one-half of the country's workers and provide services accounting for more than 40%of GDP. Faced with the potential decrease or cessation of some of the assistance programs upon the Compact's financial provisions' expiry in 2001, the Government of the FSM in 1996 began to implement a program of economic reforms designed to reduce the role of the public sector in the economy. In addition, the advent of music startups using .fm domain names has provided a new stream of revenue to the government.

Industries

The fishing industry is highly important. Foreign commercial fishing fleets pay over $20 million annually for the right to operate in FSM territorial waters. These licensing fees account for nearly 30% of domestic budgetary revenue. Additionally, exports of marine products, mainly re-exports of fish to Japan, account for nearly 85% of export revenue.

The tourist industry is present but has been hampered by a lack of infrastructure. Visitor attractions include scuba diving in each state, World War II battle sites, and the ancient ruined city of Nan Madol on Pohnpei. Some 15,000 tourists visit the islands each year. The Asian Development Bank has identified tourism as one of FSM's highest potential growth industries.

Farming is mainly subsistence, and its importance is declining. The principal crops are coconuts, bananas, betel nuts, cassava, and sweet potatoes. Less than 10% of the formal labor force and less than 7% of export revenue come from the agriculture sector. Manufacturing activity is modest, consisting mainly of a garment factory in Yap and production of buttons from trochus shells.

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Summary:
Performance Grant - Pohnpei Island Central School Equipment
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
10 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
28 Mar 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Performance Grant - Yap High School Equipment
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
10 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
28 Mar 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Performance Grant - Kosrae High School Equipment
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
10 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
28 Mar 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Enhancement to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
24 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
18 Mar 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
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Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
23 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
25 Jan 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Fm-Federated States Of Micronesia Maritime Investment Project -- P163922
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
21 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
23 Jan 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
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Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
21 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
23 Jan 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Fm-Digital Federated States Of Micronesia Project -- P170718
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
18 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
20 Jan 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Fm-Project For Strengthening Public Financial Management -- P161969
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
17 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
19 Jan 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Fm-Fsm Skills And Employability Enhancement Project -- P176965
Country:
Micronesia
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
17 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
19 Jan 2024