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p. 11 of 21 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture B. Infrastructure C. Social Infrastructure and Environment D. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations E. Poverty Dimensions of ADB Operations F. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations G. Private Sector Development 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 - Kiribati : III. Sector Strategies

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C. Social Infrastructure and Environment

21. The growing demand for adequate water and sanitation services in South Tarawa during the last two decades has stretched the capacity of the system. ADB-assisted SAPHE project is expected to address key issues in these areas through water and sanitation improvement, and strengthening of PUB's institutional capacity and financial management. Support to improve urban governance will continue through advisory TA for Community Development and Participation. The TA will also review and help define the role of other agencies such as the Ministry of Environment and Social Development, Ministry of Health and Family Planning, and Ministry of Home Affairs and Rural Development (including Lands Survey Division) in the urban development process.

22. The environmental and social problems encountered in Tarawa and the fast deterioration of basic infrastructure are partly a result of rapid urbanization and high levels of population growth. In-migration from the outer islands continues to play a significant role in this process. To relieve some of the pressure towards in-migration, ADB plans to support the development of the outer islands to alleviate poverty and promote a more balanced economic growth outside of Tarawa. In addition, an advisory technical assistance has been programmed for aerial photography and digital mapping of Kiritimati island. The project will be similar to the one recently completed in Tarawa and will provide an important base for infrastructure, environment, land, and urban development planning and management in that outer island.

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