Kiribati

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Overview

Kiribati faces some major development constraints. Limited natural resources, especially land and freshwater, hamper development across widely scattered and sparsely populated islands, making access to international markets difficult and creating little potential for economies of scale.

ADB's program aims to reduce poverty and promote economic opportunity by improving public financial management and delivering sustainable infrastructure services.