State Visions 

State Vision Statements 

Aimeliik[1]

Aimeliik a mesisiich el beluu el bekerredechel ra techal ra keruul e selbechakl a chetemel ma debel e a rechimeliik a kaukerreu e ta rengrir el oureor el kirel a ungil e budech el beluu er chelechang ma klukuk er tir.

 Airai

A Irrai a Kotek, A Irrai a Renguk[2]. “An Airai with a  healthy environment, a transparent leadership, an open Government, and with a stable and developed human resources – a united Airai.

1.                   Protection of Airai’s natural resources

2.                   Perpetuation of Palauan cultural heritage

3.                   Vibrant Town Centers that mix residential, commercial, and recreational uses

4.                   Residential areas that are comfortable, healthy, and conveniently located

5.                   Promotion of agriculture – both subsistence gardens and large-scale farms

6.                   Provision of the most appropriate infrastructure and land designated to attain sustainable economic growth

Melekeok

Melekeok has developed its natural and human capital within a governance system that provides public services and ensures economic opportunities. It has become a center of development opportunities for neighboring states and for the Republic in keeping with its traditional role and its current role as the Capital of Palau.

1.       Creation of the most appropriate Land Use Designations to encourage sustainable economic growth and promote Melekeok as the political capital of Palau, while maintaining the characteristic of a small, coastal community.

2.       Enable the development of a State Residential Lease Program that can encourage and accommodate a variety of housing options and opportunities for current and future residents.

3.       Guidelines for development of the State’s infrastructure priorities, such as Roads, which will facilitate economic and residential development, and Legislation that requires easements to facilitate Access.

4.       The appropriate balance of the conservation of Melekeok’s natural and cultural resources with their development for economic purposes, through such activities as ecotourism programs.

Ngaraard

Revised 6/24/2021: A rechad e ra Kerradel a mimokl e kaukledem el mengeluou e klekar er a ungil e tabesul e lomeliukes er a delengchokl me a ulsemuul el keruul.

Previous version: A rechad er a Kerradel a Kaukledem, e Mimokl e Uulsemuul er a Keruul.[3]

 Ngarchelong

A beluu ma rechad er a Ngarchelong a beliull er a ulsemuul el reng e mesebechakl a ulekdubes el dikesir el klungiolir er chelechang ma merael el mei el telcheroll.[4]

Shortcut Vision: Ngarchelong a selbechakl e mesisiich - NSEM

Ngardmau

The people of Ngardmau are the heirs to the land and lagoon known as Ongedechuul “where the impossible is possible”. We envision a healthy and happy community united and living in a clean, beautiful and safe environment where traditions are maintained, core value of Ongedechuul are exemplified, and all people of Ngardmau can pursue their dreams.

1.  A healthy, educated and empowered community that exemplifies Ngardmau’s core values (respect, unity, perseverance, consideration for others, dedication to family, dedication to community)

2. A healthy and aesthetically beautiful natural environment where all citizens of Ngardmau have access to water, land, fisheries and the opportunity to achieve their best potential,

3. A vibrant, diverse economy that does not compromise the ability of future generations of Ngardmau citizens to live and thrive.

Ngatpang

 (under development, see August 2021 draft)

Ngchesar

A Oldiais a Dikesam me a ki Kaudiais el meleketek e mesebechakl er a Mekerker, Delodau, e Kekuii el Belumam.[5]

Ngeremlengui

Bridge and balance the gap between our traditional customs and ultramodern lifestyles. To build a feasible and sustainable economically diverse community. Protect and preserve our natural resources, social, and cultural structure through the extraordinary community development by the Great State of Ngeremlengui.

Ngiwal

A klungiolel a beluu me a rechad er a Ngiwal a ultuil er a ungil el keruul el okiu a melemolem el klekerngel me a osebecheklel aikel di mla ngar er ngii el dikesel er a rechuodel el uldimukl er ngii a lukel a klengar me a ikel ulekdubs el telengtengil a klebelau er kid. 

(The people of Ngiwal will benefit from combined efforts in integrating sustainable developments while establishing, maintaining, and practicing safeguards for its landscape and seascape natural resources, environment, cultural heritage, and economy.)

Koror

The spectacular beauty, abundance and diverse natural, cultural and historical resources of the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon remain healthy, resilient, and sustainable; and remains the core principles and values of the culture and life style of the people of Koror for the shared benefit of the current and future generations of Koror, Palau and the world.

Peleliu

We want to establish a “Sustainable Development” for Peleliu State by utilizing our own local natural resources and assets found on land and in the water within the state jurisdiction first before venturing out or outside assistance and investments. In order to have a state meaningful sustainable development framework in place we must first establish a well thought out Master Development Plan for the state to address the economic, social, and political affairs of the state.

1. Avoid leasing properties both public and private to foreign investors i.e. 50-99 years;

2. To promote environmentally friendly tourism related investments i.e. bungalows instead of tall concrete buildings;

3. To promote strong environmental protection and conservation measure state laws;

4. Provide strong measures to conserve and sustain all marine and terrestrial resources;

5. To promote educational programs on best practices to protect and conserve the environment and its resources for today’s generation as well as for the future generation

OTHER: 

Koror-Babeldaob Urban Development Strategic Action Plan (KBUDSAP):

KBUDSAP’s Vision 2030 is to have “a resilient and widespread improvement in general standards of living while preserving cultural and environmental values for the people of Palau.”

1. Resilient Housing and livable neighborhoods.

2. Palau's tourism industry benefits Palauan people.

3. Effective urban planning and management of public assets including built, natural, and cultural resources 

Mid-term Development Strategy:

Resilient and widespread improvement in general standards of living while preserving cultural and environmental values for the people of Palau.