Asia's Economic Growth Slows

New ADB report lowers region's growth rate to 6 percent on continued global uncertainties and slowing economic activity.  Read More

12 Pillars for the Transformation of Asia and the Pacific Region

Asia and the Pacific has made good progress towards the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), though the region will still need to make greater efforts if it is to meet some important targets. Read More

Asia's Path to Prosperity

Industrialization must be an essential part of the growth formula if Asian countries are to prosper and avoid the 'middle income trap,' says ADB report. Read More

Tepid Demand Slows Growth in Developing Asia

Although advanced economies have largely met expectations, developing Asia’s growth forecast for 2013 has been trimmed to 6.3% from 6.6%, according to newly released ADB data. Read More

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

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

27 Sep 2013 46346-002: Ebeye Water Supply and Sanitation Project
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Approved Projects

20 Dec 2012 46346-001: Ebeye Water Supply and Sanitation Project
26 Nov 2012 43321-023: Public Sector Program - Subprogram 2
20 Mar 2012 45403-001: Strengthening Economic Policy and Planning: Supporting the Implementation of the National Development Plan, 2012-2015
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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

Publications

Oct 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

Aug 2013 Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific Coral Triangle

Aug 2013 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in the Pacific

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News Releases

2 Oct 2013 Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters
2 Oct 2013 Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development
21 Aug 2013 Asia Cannot Bypass Manufacturing on Path to Prosperity - ADB Report
16 Jul 2013 Challenge for Asia to Maintain Growth Momentum - ADB Report
27 Jun 2013 ADB Trims Pacific 2013 Economic Outlook as Risks to Growth Emerge
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Development Effectiveness

April 2011
Marshall Islands: Together, Forging a Better Future

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