The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is a loose federation of four states, each with its own government and identity. The physical isolation of the country and the distances between the four states pose particular development challenges. With the preparation of the development framework, and the hosting of the 2012 FSM Development Partners Forum, the FSM government has embarked on a process that would allow for the collaborative identification and pursuance of national and state-specific development priorities.

ADB’s country operations business plan (COBP), 2013-2015, for FSM focuses on strengthening public sector management and infrastructure development in two key sectors, energy and transport.