| Short Name: | SPC |
| Full Name: | Secretariat of the Pacific Community |
| Purpose: | general |
| Established: | 06-Feb-1947 |
| Entered into force: | |
| Type: | body, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: | Canberra, Australia |
| Schedule to expire: | |
| Goals and Objectives: | The Commission (named before 1998: South Pacific Commission) is tasked to provide technical advice, assistance and training, and applied research, to its Island member countries and territories; to develop the region's land-based, marine-based and human resources through its integrated Work Program. SPC cooperates with other regional organizations working to improve the economic and social qualities of the region. |
| Related Legislation: | [06 Feb 1947] Agreement Establishing the South Pacific Commission (Canberra Agreement) [07 Nov 1951] Agreement Extending the Territorial Scope of the South Pacific Commission |
| Internet source: | #http://www.spc.org.nc# |
| Country | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Australia | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Cook Islands | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Fiji | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| France | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| French Polynesia | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Guam | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Kiribati | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Marshall Islands | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Micronesia, Fed. States of | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Nauru | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| New Caledonia | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| New Zealand | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Niue | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| North Marianas | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Palau | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Papua New Guinea | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Pitcairn | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Samoa | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Solomon Islands | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Tokelau | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Tonga | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Tuvalu | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| United Kingdom | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| USA (contiguous states) | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Vanuatu | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Wallis and Futuna Is. | member | 01-Jan-1970 |
| Language |
|---|
| English |
| French |
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| Secretariat's address | Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) BP D5 98848 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia |
| Telephone | +687 262000 |
| Fax | +687 263818 |
| spc@spc.int#mailto:spc@spc.int# | |
| Home Page | #http://www.spc.org.nc# |