Cook Islands

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Governors' Seminar: How Can Asia Respond to the Global Economic Crisis

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Pacific Growth to Moderate: ADB Report

Economic growth in the Pacific region is expected to slow to 6.0% in 2012, decelerating further to 4.1% in 2013, says the Asian Development Outlook 2012 report. Read More

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

Weak global demand will weigh on developing Asia in 2012, but growth rates in most economies remain robust and should rise in 2013, says the Asian Development Outlook 2012 report. Read More

Overview

The Cook Islands is among the best performing of the Pacific island economies. However, it relies heavily on tourism—an industry significantly impacted by the global economic crisis—and fiscal management remains a challenge.

ADB's country partnership strategy, 2008–2012, for the Cook Islands shares the same focus as ADB's Pacific Approach, 2010–2014, which seeks to improve economic and social infrastructure and public sector service delivery.