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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

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

There are no proposed projects at this time.

Approved Projects

12 Feb 2013 46346-001: Ebeye Water Supply and Sanitation Project
18 Jun 2012 43321-023: Public Sector Program - Subprogram 2
21 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

Apr 2013 Asian Development Bank and Marshall Islands: Fact Sheet

Apr 2013 ADB Annual Report 2012

Apr 2013 Asian Development Outlook 2013: Asia's Energy Challenge

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News Releases

22 Apr 2013 ADB Assistance Tops $21.5 Billion in 2012
9 Apr 2013 Developing Asia's Growth Steps Up to 6.6% in 2013
9 Apr 2013 Smaller Pacific Economies Performing Well as Regional Growth Slows - ADB
9 Apr 2013 Asia's Future Prosperity Requires Major Change in Energy Use
2 Apr 2013 New Office to Improve Pacific Infrastructure
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Development Effectiveness

April 2011
Marshall Islands: Together, Forging a Better Future

Quick Links

Fact Sheet
Economic Data
Translations in Marshallese (Kajin Majeļ)

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