The National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Island Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (FSM PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments for consulting services for the Development of FSM Anchored Fish Aggregation Device (aFAD) Development and Management Plans.

The FSM PROPER Project convened its mid-year Project Progress and Planning Meeting on July 10–11, 2025, at the FSM Central Facilities in Palikir.