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2019 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update 2019 COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY UPDATE Prepared by: CNMI Office of Planning and Development, Office of the Governor Prepared for: The United States Economic Development Administration April 30, 2019 This report was prepared under an award from the US Economic Development Administration Award No. 07-69-07093 Table of Contents Message from the CNMI’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor …………………………………………………………….. i Message from the Office of Planning and Development Director and PDAC Chair ……………………………….. ii CNMI 2019 CEDS Update Narrative .............................................................................................................. 6 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Background ............................................................... 1 Geography, Population, and Growth Trends ........................................................................................... 2 2019 CEDS Update in Context .................................................................................................................. 3 The CNMI Economy ................................................................................................................................... 5 A Historical Perspective ........................................................................................................................ 5 Regional Dynamics ................................................................................................................................ 7 CNMI Today ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Envisioning Economic Resilience ........................................................................................................ 14 SWOT Analysis............................................................................................................................................. 16 Strengths ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Weaknesses ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Opportunities .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Threats .................................................................................................................................................... 19 Strategic Planning Process .......................................................................................................................... 20 The CNMI CEDS Commission................................................................................................................... 20 Assessing Historical Efforts ..................................................................................................................... 21 The CNMI CEDS 2019 Update ................................................................................................................. 22 Project Evaluation ................................................................................................................................... 23 2019 Updated CNMI Project List ................................................................................................................. 28 Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality – Division of Coastal Resources Management ................. 29 Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) ................................................................................... 32 Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) ............................................................................... 35 Commonwealth Ports Authority ............................................................................................................. 37 Commonwealth Utilities Corporation ..................................................................................................... 60 Department of Commerce ...................................................................................................................... 77 Department of Finance ........................................................................................................................... 78 Department of Labor .............................................................................................................................. 83 Department of Lands and Natural Resources ......................................................................................... 84 Department of Public Works .................................................................................................................. 86 Municipality of the Northern Islands ...................................................................................................... 87 Municipality of Rota ................................................................................................................................ 88 Municipality of Saipan ............................................................................................................................ 93 Municipality of Tinian and Aguiguan ...................................................................................................... 95 Marianas Visitors Authority .................................................................................................................. 101 Northern Marianas College ................................................................................................................... 103 Northern Marianas Trade Institute ....................................................................................................... 105 Office of Grants Management & State Clearinghouse ......................................................................... 106 Office of Planning and Development – Capital Improvement Program ............................................... 112 CNMI Public School System .................................................................................................................. 113 Non-Government Submissions ............................................................................................................. 114 500 Sails ............................................................................................................................................ 114 KKMP ................................................................................................................................................. 115 MINA - Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance ...................................................................................... 116 MYPros – Marianas Young Professionals .......................................................................................... 117 N15 Architects ................................................................................................................................... 118 Northern Marianas Sports Association (NMSA) ............................................................................... 119 Northern Marianas College (NMC) Sports Facilities ......................................................................... 128 Saipan Chamber of Commerce ......................................................................................................... 129 Anonymous Submissions .................................................................................................................. 130 Top 20 CEDS Priority Projects - 2019 Update .......................................................................................... 132 Project Rankings ........................................................................................................................................ 133 Appendix A: CEDS COMMISSION MEMBERS Appendix B: SURVEY AND SURVEY RESULTS Appendix C: Cover Letters / Letters of Support / Comments Appendix D: Project Prioritizations Appendix E: End Notes and References i ii CNMI 2019 CEDS Update Narrative Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Background The 2015-2019 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a document prepared for and through the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Commerce and Office of Planning and Development (OPD). The CEDS is paid for through Technical Assistance grant funding made available through the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The purpose of the CEDS is to develop a comprehensive economic planning document which considers the jurisdictions human, physical and natural assets towards an integrated economic plan for a five (5) year forward looking period. The CEDS document is contemplated through a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors, governed through a CEDS Commission which is intended to consider all aspects of the CNMI’s economic planning. CEDS Commission Mission: The CEDS will serve as a catalyst for positive and sustainable economic development in CNMI by driving market diversification, ensuring resilient infrastructure, and attaining an educated community through effective leadership, planning, community coordination, and partnership with all stakeholders. CEDS Commission Vision: CNMI will leverage its assets of cultural and natural resources to grow a diverse economy grounded
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