Regions and Countries

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p. 13 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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E. Private Sector Operations

26. The continuing focus on policy reform and governance issues is the most effective means for building private sector confidence and for promoting an enabling environment for private sector-led growth. The ADB's assistance program also addresses longer term viability issues for the leading industry, tourism. The loan in 2002 for water supply and sanitation will deal with an infrastructure bottleneck that would have affected the sustainability and future private investment in the tourism sector.

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