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Monetization in an Atoll Society: Managing Economic and Social Change in Kiribati

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This report analyzes the economic situation in Kiribati in detail, describes various sector performances, and identifies development opportunities, constraints, and policy options. Especially, the role of the government in development is critically analyzed and concrete policy responses for potential incorporation in the Government’s development strategies to improve this are suggested.

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Contents

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Foreward, Table of Contents, Abbreviations, Currency Equivalent, Map [ PDF: 217kb | 12 pages ]

Summary [ PDF: 94kb | 17 pages ]

1. Focusing Strategic Concerns [ PDF: 186kb | 38 pages ]

Chapter 1: Evolution of the Monetary Economy

Chapter 2: Key Result Areas, Issues, and Proposed Responses





Economic Growth

Fair Distribution

Public Sector Performance

Equipping People to Manage Change

Conservation of Physical Assets

Sustainable Use of Financial Reserves

2. Economic and Social Conditions [ PDF: 534kb | 151 pages ]

Chapter 3: Economic Activity, Population and Social Dimensions [ PDF: 168kb | 27 pages ]





Key Features of the Economy

Recent Macroeconomic Performance and Prospects

South Tarawa and the Outer Islands of the Gilbert Group

Population Size and Distribution

Social Dimensions

Defining and Measuring Poverty

Chapter 4: Improving Private Sector Performance [ PDF: 164kb | 29 pages ]





Scope of the Public Sector

Human Resource Management

Key Factors in Public Sector Performance

Ways to Improve Public Sector Performance

Chapter 5: Making Room for the Private Sector [ PDF: 111kb | 15 pages ]





Composition of the Private Sector

What Holds the Private Sector Back?

Reducing the Handicaps Facing the Private Sector

Private Sector-led Growth: When, How, and How Much?

Chapter 6: Facing the Future: Education, Training, and Employment [ PDF: 132kb | 18 pages ]





Laying the Foundations

Current Government Policies and Priorities

Intention and Reality

Performance

Migration as an Economic Strategy

Chapter 7: Better Health for More People: Self-help and Outreach in Health Services [ PDF: 123kb | 15 pages ]





Achievements and Policy

Budget and Performance

Basic Health Indicators

Health Trends

Emerging Diseases

Women's Health

Policy Changes

Bibliography [ PDF: 59kb | 2 pages ]

Annexes [ PDF: 213kb | 44 pages ]





Annex A: A Framework for the Supervision of Public Enterprises

Annex B: Upgrading Qualifications and Professional Development for Senior Managers in the Public Service and Public Enterprise

Annex C: Statutory Restructuring of the Revenue Equalisation Reserve Fund

Annex D: Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati's Newfound Land

Annex E: An Outer Island Village: Onomwaru, Butaritari

Annex F: Persons Consulted

3. Statistical Appendix [ PDF: 247kb | 68 pages ]

Endnotes [ PDF: 83kb | 10 pages ]