Economic Cooperation
2026/7/21
Overview of Economic and Developmental Assistance from Japan to Palau
Economic development in Palau has faced various challenges due to its dispersed territories and small markets, which are geographically distant from international markets. In addition, a lack of adequate financial, technical and human resources hampers Palau’s ability to furtherdevelop its economy.
Japan has supported Palau for more than 40 years as an important historical, cultural and geopolitical partner. The Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge, completed in 2002, represents Japan’s long-standing support and friendship. The bridge is now an essential part of Palau’s daily transportation infrastructure.
Japan’s assistance policy is defined in the “Country Assistance Policy” and the “Rolling Plan”, which are periodically revised by the Government of Japan and Palau. More recently, Japan’s assistance has focused ocean and maritime security, infrastructure, industries and climate changes. Key institutions carrying out assistances vary from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or JICA to international organizations or NGOs. The length of each project also varies from one-year Grassroots Grant Projects to larger infrastructure projects implemented over a longer period.
Japan continues to support Palau by assessing its economic and social needs and combining appropriate programmes in order to implement projects that benefit the people of Palau.
Japan has supported Palau for more than 40 years as an important historical, cultural and geopolitical partner. The Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge, completed in 2002, represents Japan’s long-standing support and friendship. The bridge is now an essential part of Palau’s daily transportation infrastructure.
Japan’s assistance policy is defined in the “Country Assistance Policy” and the “Rolling Plan”, which are periodically revised by the Government of Japan and Palau. More recently, Japan’s assistance has focused ocean and maritime security, infrastructure, industries and climate changes. Key institutions carrying out assistances vary from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or JICA to international organizations or NGOs. The length of each project also varies from one-year Grassroots Grant Projects to larger infrastructure projects implemented over a longer period.
Japan continues to support Palau by assessing its economic and social needs and combining appropriate programmes in order to implement projects that benefit the people of Palau.
Recent Projects (other than GGP)
- Grant Aid (Exchange of Notes)
Economic and Social Development Programme
Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Koror and Airai States
- Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects
JMAS
For information on past projects, please click here.
Japan's Development Assistance Policies for the Republic of Palau
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