Bilateral Aid to a Small Island Developing State: The Case of the Federated States of Micronesia

Ma, Wai Yi (September 2019). "Bilateral Aid to a Small Island Developing State: The Case of the Federated States of Micronesia". Pacific Asia Inquiry. Mangilao, Guam: University of Guam. 10 (1): 33–48. ISSN 2154-5985 .

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Abstract: This article analyzes bilateral foreign aid to the Federated States of Micronesia, a Small Island Developing State heavily dependent on external assistance. It examines major aid providers, including the United States, Japan, Australia, and China, and evaluates historical relationships, strategic interests, and determinants of aid allocation. The study finds that strategic alliance and regional stability are the primary drivers of aid flows, with economic and geopolitical considerations shaping donor behavior. It also assesses emerging donors such as Korea, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. The article argues that understanding aid patterns allows recipient states to anticipate funding trends and better manage development planning despite uncertainty.