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Welcome To Micronesia
Country number
10
Selected MR Agencies
  • Elephants Can't Jump

    Ensuring brand initiatives work in practice as well as in theory. To have marketplace impact, we believe every research assignment should consist of three elements consumer exploration or validation, within a competitive context, generating commercial outputs.
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  • Firefish Ltd

    29 full time staff, operating in all corners of the globe, on all manner of projects. No methodology is squashed to fit. We approach each brief with fresh eyes and minds, to make sure you get the most out of your research, helping your brand move forward.
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  • Grass Roots

    Grass Roots is one of Europe's largest performance improvement companies. Established in 1980, Grass Roots UK is the founding company of a group with offices and partners operating in 15 countries around the world.
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  • DIGITAL-MR

    In addition to Social Media Research (Web Listening) DigitalMRs solutions also include community panels, access panels, Web usability and a distinct focus on qualitativeresearch online.
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An Introduction to Micronesia

Officially the Federated States of Micronesia, this is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, north of Papua New Guinea. The country is a sovereign state in free association with the United States, and consists of hundreds of small islands divided into eight territories. The term Micronesia may refer to the Federated States or to the region as a whole. See full country profile.

Latest Research News from Micronesia

May 29
Big data analytics firm Kognitio has announced a partnership with data visualisation specialist Advanced Visual Systems, to open up advanced business intelligence, predictive analytics and next-generation decision support systems to corporate and OEM end-users. May 29 2012
May 29
Austin, TX-based online conversation specialist Bazaarvoice is to acquire San Francisco-based PowerReviews, which provides a social media platform for ratings and reviews, for around $152m in cash and stock. May 28 2012


Current jobs in South East Asia (6) including...

'Go Getter' - Boutique Agency, Singapore, $SG 8-11,000 per month plus additional benefits
- Jun 1 2012
Qualitative Principle Consultant, Singapore, $SG 10-12,000 per month
- Jun 1 2012
Asian Fieldwork Services Project Manager, Singapore, $ Competitive
- Jun 1 2012
Know of an MR agency based in Micronesia? We don't - please get in touch


Fast Facts
Map of Micronesia
CAPITAL: Palikir
GOVERNMENT: Federated presidential democratic republic
AREA: 702 sq km
POPULATION: 107,665 (July 2008 est.)
MAJOR LANGUAGE: English, Trukese, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Kosrean, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi.
Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia


Stone Money: The island of Yap is notable for its "stone money" (Rai stones), large disks usually of calcite, up to 12 feet (4m) in diameter, with a hole in the middle. The islanders, aware of the owner of a piece, do not necessarily move them when ownership changes. They were used in social transactions such as marriage, inheritance, political deals, as a sign of alliance, or just in exchange for food.

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Micronesia in Profile

Officially the Federated States of Micronesia, this is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, north of Papua New Guinea. The country is a sovereign state in free association with the United States, and consists of hundreds of small islands divided into eight territories. The term Micronesia may refer to the Federated States or to the region as a whole.

The Federated States adopted a constitution in 1979 and attained independence in 1986.

Some Business and General Info

GDP: $277 million (PPP). $2,300 per capita (2005 est.)

Religions Mostly Christian

Currency: US Dollar

Telephone Code: +691

Research Industry

Micronesia has no MR association and no locally-based research providers as far as we know. If you can tell us otherwise, please let us know!

Overview of Trade and Industry

The FSM's economy is import based. Economic activity consists primarily of subsistence farming and fishing. The islands have few mineral deposits worth exploiting, except some high-grade phosphate. The potential for a tourist industry exists, but the remoteness of the location and lack of adequate facilities hinder development. Financial assistance from the US is the primary source of revenue and the Amended Compact of Free Association with the US guarantees the FSM millions of dollars in annual aid until 2023.

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