FSM Conducts Yap State Consultation on Strategic Development Plan and Voluntary National Review Tuesday, May 20, 2025, /// DYCA PIO

YAP, FM -Department of Resources and Development, in coordination with Yap State officials, held a two-day consultation last week from May 15 to 16, 2025 at the Small Business Conference room. The consultation was organized to review the draft Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework of the FSM Strategic Development Plan (SDP) and to gather input for the FSM’s upcoming Voluntary National Review (VNR) report.

Day one focused on updates to the SDP and a review of the MEL Framework. Opening remarks were delivered by representatives from Yap State and the FSM Department of Resources and Development. Presentations covered progress on the national SDP, the structure of the MEL Framework, and ongoing state-level activities. Participants engaged in group discussions across nine thematic areas, including education, health, environment, and infrastructure, to provide feedback on the framework and its alignment with state priorities.

The second day addressed the Voluntary National Review process, with a presentation on the current status of the FSM’s VNR by the SDP Lead Coordinator. Sessions included group activities to identify development achievements and success stories that could be reflected in the national report. Participants from government, civil society, and community organizations contributed to discussions aimed at refining the content and direction of the VNR.

The consultation ended with a summary of the main points and important insights to help guide national planning and reporting.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Resources and Development at (691) 350-2182 thank you) #YapStateConsultation #StrategicDevelPlan #VoluntaryNationalReview #yapgov