2011 CNMI Economic Restoration Report
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a United States Commonwealth and the youngest member of the US political family. While the CNMI is the youngest and smallest US jurisdiction, it realized a rapid development of its economic base in the early years of its existence; however it has suffered an equally rapid deterioration of its economic health due to varying host of dynamics. In response to downturn in the economic conditions and prospects for a swift recovery, the CNMI government embarked on a methodical series of planning efforts to aid in the diversification and development of its economic drivers.