The Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) exists to ensure that regional organisations pursue their collective aim of achieving sustainable development in the Pacific Island Countries and territories in the most effective and efficient manner. All agencies are involved in facilitating and progressing human development of the Pacific islands. CROP seeks to ensure that, through coordinated and cooperative action, the best results are achieved in the interests of the people of the region.
CROP will keep abreast of existing and emerging issues so that :
| Member organisations are aware of relevant developments; |
| Organisations achieve the highest possible returns; |
| Activities are complementary and achieve effective results; |
| Information and resources are effectively shared. |
CROP provides the vehicle for the formulation and dissemination of the regional Strategy on Development Priorities. This strategy informs decisions on regional development priorities. The success of CROP will be measured not only by evidence of close working relationships, but ultimately by improved conditions in the Pacific Island Countries and territories.
CROP members undertake to work together in addressing the constraints and problems of island development, and to providing the necessary services.
The efforts of CROP members will be directed towards achieving their aim through mutual support and cooperation. CROP members will achieve their individual mandates more effectively by working together.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, April 2000
* Formerly known as the South Pacific Organisations Coordinating Committee (SPOCC)