Regions and Countries

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p. 11 of 19 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Social Infrastructure B. Outer Islands Development C. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations D. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations E. Private Sector Operations IV. Regional Cooperation V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination VI. Cofinancing and Catalyzing External Resources VII. ADB’s Operational Program VIII. Economic and Sector Work Program IX. Local Cost Financing

Country Assistance Plans - Cook Islands : III. Sector Strategies

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C. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations

24. In the area of policy reform, the ADB proposes to provide annual technical assistance grants over the next 3-4 years. The TA grants are proposed to be used in a flexible manner, in order to respond to needs and issues as they emerge during the implementation of the reform program. In 2000, the ADB provided a US$180,000 TA grant for an update of the Economic Report on the Cook Islands which will give special emphasis to the needs and concerns of the outer islands, and a US$100,000 TA grant for a review of pension (superannuation) and insurance issues. In 2001, the ADB proposes to provide a TA grant of US$100,000 for Improving Performance of Front Line Services.

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