Overview of the “Research Project on the Master Plan Development for Pacific Island Countries”

Project Overview

This project aims to develop a comprehensive Master Plan that enables strategic long-term development of Pacific Island Countries. This project includes engaging in dialogue with the governments and stakeholders of the partner countries to refine the Master Plan, ensure its alignment with their needs, and enhance its feasibility.

Implementation Period

Approximately one year from the contract signing date (not exceeding February 28, 2026).

Selected Contractors (in alphabetical order)

Selected Company	Project Title	Sector	Project Summary
ABeam Consulting Ltd. (Corporate number: 8010001085296)	Research Project on the Master Plan Development　for the Introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for Cross-Border Payments in Pacific Island Countries	Finance	This project aims to introduce a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) utilizing Soramitsu Co. Ltd.’s blockchain technology to enhance financial systems in countries such as Tonga, Samoa, and Cook Islands and seeks to improve cross-border payments and promote financial inclusion.
The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Prime Contractor) (Corporate number: 4240001006753) Chuden Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. (Corporate number: 6240001006974)	Research Project on the Master Plan Development Mainly Based on Renewable Energy in Pacific Island Countries	Renewable Energy	An energy master plan will be developed to indicate the issues for achieving the greenhouse gas reduction target set as Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the Federated States of Micronesia, and to achieve it efficiently. An energy master plan will be developed to efficiently achieve these targets while ensuring power system stability. This project will proceed in the following steps: demand forecast, power development planning, supply & demand planning, and grid stabilization.
FUSO GROUP Holdings Inc. (Prime Contractor) (Corporate number: 3010001210040) FUSO Corporation (Corporate number: 9010001055694) Kaihatsu Management Consulting, Inc. (Corporate number: 6010401078736)	Research Project on the Master Plan Development for the Promotion of Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure for Accommodation Facilities in Pacific Island Countries	Environmental Management (Waste & Water Management)	This project aims to develop a master plan related to sustainable tourism infrastructure in Fiji and Vanuatu, where tourism is a major industry. In particular, it will focus on water and waste treatment in the accommodation sector (hotels, etc.). Based on an examination of environmental management technology (water and waste treatment) that can solve the development issue, the project will consider a business that can contribute to the promotion of sustainable tourism infrastructure.
Gyros Corporation (Prime Contractor) (Corporate number: 3012402015828) Sojitz Corporation (Corporate number: 5010401049977) JALUX Inc. (Corporate number: 6010701007411)	Research Project on the Master Plan Development for the Aviation Sector in Pacific Island Countries	Climate Change & Disaster Prevention	This project evaluates the current status of airport infrastructure, aviation security systems, and operational systems based on aviation demand forecasts until 2060. Subsequently, an airport development and enhancement plan aligned with international standards, policies, and regulations will be proposed, as well as funding plans utilizing Official Development Assistance (ODA) and private investment. Additionally, the project will consider the impact of infrastructure development on the local economy, and measures to address climate change, and strategies to reduce the environmental impacts through the introduction of renewable energy, etc.
Tohoku Agricultural and Rural-urban Symbiosis Research Institute Co., Ltd. (Prime Contractor) (Corporate number: 5370001022720) SEA VEGETABLE COMPANY (Corporate number: 3490003001051) ASTRA FOOD PLAN Co., Ltd. (Corporate number: 8030001137640)	Research Project on the Master Plan Development for Addressing Social Issues in Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Processing Industries in Pacific Island Countries	Agriculture, Fisheries and Food	This project aims to improve the value-added of primary industries in Japan and Pacific Island Countries and to establish food security by addressing issues faced by local primary industries by top startups in the fisheries and food industries, etc., targeting Fiji, etc. This project also aims to improve co-benefits by utilizing decarbonization and the rich biodiversity of the islands with a view to the possibility of utilizing Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and to steadily develop actual business by establishing partnerships with local companies rather than developing a paper plan.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (Prime Contractor) (Corporate number: 1010001008825) TEPCO Power Grid, Incorporated (Corporate number: 3010001166927)	Research Project on Master Plan Development for Power System Stabilization in order to Better Leveraging Renewable Energies in Pacific Island Countries	Renewable Energy	This project aims to achieve a stable power supply while addressing supply and demand fluctuations due to the massive introduction of renewable energy, considering the limited resources and natural disaster risks faced by Pacific Island Countries. The Republic of Palau, where a large amount of renewable energy has already been introduced, will be selected as one of the target countries, and a master plan will be proposed to ensure the stability and sustainability of the power system. By making use of its strength as an electric power system operator, for example, the introduction of grid stabilization measures using grid storage batteries and EMS will be considered. This is expected to optimize the balance between power generation and demand and improve the efficiency of renewable energy use. This master plan aims to achieve both stable supply and economic sustainability by optimally integrating renewable energy and existing power sources in Palau and other Pacific Island Countries.

• *The project summery is subject to change as further research progresses.

Contact Information

Secretariat of the “Research Project on the Master Plan Development” (QUNIE CORPORATION)
Contact: Ando, Kubota, Hirono
E-mail: pacific-event@qunie.com