Renewable Energy

The Pohnpei Solar Power Project would slash this Micronesian island's electricity generation rates from one of the word's highest to one of the lowest. It would give Pohnpei greater energy independence, a smaller carbon footprint, and alleviate the strain on the island's only power plant, allowing more time for the maintenance and repair of existing generators.

Maritime Monitoring and Enforcement

Naval Auxiliary Transport, Asset Recovery and Search (NAVATARS) would leverage relationships and technologies to develop the maritime enforcement capacity of subscribing Pacific Island nations. It would create a virtual navy or coast guard largely self-sustained by the enhanced revenue it would bring to island governments through better fisheries and environmental enforcement across multiple exclusive economic zones.

Affordable Care

In coordination with MiCare, Micronesia's sole health insurance provider, PePP proposes a new program titled "UrCare" as a means for broadening the availability of health care to Micronesians. MiCare coverage presently protects only about 20 percent of Micronesia's population. UrCare would provide coverage to the rest --principally subsistence farmers and fishermen and their families--through guaranteed payments replenished by membership premiums and donations. UrCare's regional diagnostic facilities would dramatically reduce the number of expensive off-island referrals. Through this expanded coverage and on-island diagnostic treatment, UrCare would lessen the strain of Micronesian indigents on the social safety net in U.S. states and territories.

Vocational Training

PePP proposes to convert the Ponape Agriculture and Trade School into a regional Pacific Academy for Technical Skills to prepare Micronesian youth for lives of meaningful service and gainful employment. Focusing on Math and English, the school will teach to the ASVAB, provide hands-on training with tools and equipment, support local infrastructure needs, and protect the nearby Nan Madol World Heritage Site.   

Vessel Salvage and UXO Removal

Many derelict vessels litter the Pacific, some dating from WWII, threatening navigation and the environment. PePP proposes a sinking fund to operate under the aegis of The Pacific Community (SPC). The fund would be financed by the SPC's development partners and fairly prioritize salvage efforts while transcending the issue of liability. The same model could be used for unexploded ordnance (UXO) removal.