SPC Economic Development Division SPC’s mission is to help Pacific Island people position themselves to respond effectively to the challenges they face and make informed decisions about their future and the future they wish to leave for the generations that follow.
EDD’s Goal
The establishment of the Economic Development Division in January 2010 was a culmination of SPC’s internal reform process as well as a specific response to the broader reform agenda under the auspices of the Regional Institutional Framework (RIF).
The goal of EDD is sustainable economic development through accessible, affordable, efficient, secure and safe energy and transport services.
The division is located at SPC’s Regional Office in Suva, Fiji but has staff located in other Pacific Island countries and territories such as New Caledonia, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands.
Energy Programme The main objective of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of PICTs to effectively manage their energy sector so that all people at all times have access to sufficient sustainable sources of clean and affordable energy and services to enhance their social and economic well-being.
Objectives ▶ To establish and sustain effective
regional coordination mechanisms and strategic partnerships;
▶ To support development and implementation of effective policies, plans and regulatory frameworks;
Transport Programme
▶ To strengthen institutions and
The main objective of the programme is to coordinate transport developments (maritime and aviation) in the Pacific focusing on national priorities including developing transport policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure safe and secure transport services.
expertise in the energy and transport sectors; and
▶ To improve access to affordable
and efficient energy and transport services.
SPC Economic Development Division | 2 Floor, Lotus Building, Nabua | Private Mail Bag Suva, Fiji nd
+679 337 0733
+679 337 0146
edd@spc.int
http://www.spc.int/edd