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Overview

The development of the Marshall Islands is constrained by underlying fragile conditions and has been further challenged by the global economic downturn and high food and fuel price rises.

ADB’s country operations business plan (COBP), 2013-2015, for the Marshall Islands, prioritizes new engagement with water supply and sanitation, while continuing support to enhance public sector service delivery and state-owned enterprise reform.

Fast Facts

0.05 (2012)
Population in millions

0.4% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

20.0% (1999)
Population living below the national poverty line

Proposed Projects

There are no proposed projects at this time.

ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
6.95 / 7.50
Agriculture (1)
 
14.83 / 16.01
Education (2)
 
14.95 / 16.14
Health (2)
 
38.50 / 41.57
Public Sector (5)
 
7.00 / 7.56
Transport and ICT (1)
 
9.90 / 10.69
Water Supply (2)
 
0.50 / 0.54
Multisector (1)
 
92.63 / 100.00
TOTAL (14)
Cumulative as of 31 December 2012