Pacific Community

Direct (Regional)

Type: Direct (Regional)
Date approved: 27 Feb 2019
Size: Small
ESS Category: Category B, Intermediation 2
Fiduciary standards: Basic, Project management, Grant award

The Pacific Community (SPC) is a regional entity serving as the principal scientific and technical organization supporting development in the Pacific region. It was established by the Agreement Establishing the South Pacific Commission in 1947 and is owned and governed by its 26 members, including all 22 Pacific island countries and territories. With its vision for a region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity and for all Pacific people to lead free, healthy and productive lives, SPC has been focused on sustainable economic development, empowered and resilient Pacific communities and enhanced health and livelihoods of Pacific people with a view to achieving its members’ development goals.