Countries and Regions

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p. 16 of 20 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies 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 - Marshall Islands

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V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination

45. The Government receives US assistance estimated at about $80 million per annum. The US assistance includes direct budget support under the Compact to the National Government and the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority (KADA), and the payment to Kwajalein landowners, as well as other forms of assistance provided through the US Federal Government programs. In 1998, RMI received emergency assistance for drought relief from the US Federal Emergency Management Agency equivalent to over $10 million. The World Bank does not have an operational program in RMI (Appendix 3). The IMF does not envisage a role for itself whilst the Compact Agreements is in place.

46. The Government receives significant assistance from Japan in the transport and fisheries sectors. Japan is funding the rehabilitation of roads in Majuro. Taipei,China is assisting in the aviation and airport development as well as in waste collection and management. They have also shown interest in other sectors including contributing to the Intergenerational Trust Fund. Assistance from Taipei,China over the next three years is expected to be about $50 million. ADB undertakes donor coordination in the areas of its involvement and organizes CG meetings.

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