Regions and Countries

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p. 9 of 18 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture B. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations C. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations D. 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 - Tonga : III. Sector Strategies

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A. Agriculture

30. The focus of ADB activities in Tonga for the next three years will be in support of reforms in the areas of economic policy, public sector management, governance, and private sector development. Most of ADB’s assistance will be through the EPSRP and associated technical assistance. However, the agriculture, fisheries and tourism sectors have been identified as those with the greatest potential for contributing to economic growth. In view of its significance to the Tongan economy, the agriculture sector will be the focus of the proposed Pacific Island Economic Report (PIER) in 2000. The PIER is expected to provide much needed information and policy guidance in this area. The Bank will continue to pursue opportunities in the agriculture sector, mostly through promotion of private sector development in the sector.

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