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

Nauru's economy, which depends heavily on foreign development grants, phosphate exports, and fishing revenues, remains fragile.

ADB’s strategy focuses on helping the government implement priorities outlined in the National Sustainable Development Strategy. ADB’s future program in Nauru will focus on public sector management and energy.

Fast Facts

0.01 (2012)
Population in millions

1.8% (2010-2012)
Annual population growth rate

Fact Sheet

Proposed Projects

There are no proposed projects at this time.

Approved Projects

9 Aug 2012 45032-001: Public Financial Management Reform Program
29 Sep 2011 45048-001: Regulatory and Governance Reform for Improving Water and Electricity Supply in Nauru
16 Dec 1998 32104-013: Fiscal and Financial Reform Program
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ADB Lending

Amount ($M) / %
Sector (No. of loans)
5.00 / 100.00
Finance (1)
 
5.00 / 100.00
TOTAL (1)
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 Asia Must Step Up Governance Reforms to Sustain Growth and Development
2 Oct 2013 Developing Asia Slowing Amid Global Financial Jitters
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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