News Releases

Pacific Can 'Take The Helm' in Responding to Crisis, Says Study

Pacific island nations need to respond proactively to the global economic crisis, says a new book released by ADB.

ADB to Boost Economic Management in Pacific to Help Region Cope with Crisis

ADB will assist the Pacific region to improve economic management and in doing so will help the region weather the impacts of the global economic crisis.

New Advisory Center to Improve Pacific Infrastructure

A partnership of government and international development agencies today announced the establishment of a new advisory center to assist in improving infrastructure and services in Pacific Island nations.

Japan, ADB, Australia Join Forces to Standardize Audit Process in Pacific

The Asian Development Bank and the Australian Agency for International Development recently launched a project to improve and standardize auditing processes across the Pacific region.

Pacific Nations Must Boost Structural Reform to Withstand Global Crisis - ADB Study

Developing Pacific nations must intensify their structural reform efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth and protect themselves from the global economic crisis, a new Asian Development Bank study says.

New Pacific Study Calls for More Consultations, Participatory Governance

A new capacity development study for Pacific nations shows that sustained capacity development of people and organizations can lead to better service delivery and increased poverty reduction in the region.

Micronesia Secures Assistance to Provide Steady and Safe Water Supply

Japan and the Asian Development Bank are laying the groundwork for secure and safe water supply to residents of the capital of Chuuk, one of four of the Federated States of Micronesia.

ADB to Enhance Aid Coordination, Effectiveness in Pacific

The Asian Development Bank is strengthening its aid coordination and effectiveness in the Pacific islands through closer interaction with member governments and development partners.

ADB to Help Pacific Nations Find Ways to Deal with High Prices

The Asian Development Bank is to help Pacific countries come up with ways of cushioning the impact of high prices on the poor.

Australia, New Zealand, ADB, World Bank Join Forces to Improve Pacific Infrastructure

Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda and World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today launched a new Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility.