News Releases

ADB to Help Deliver Renewable Energy to the Pacific

ADB is providing assistance to the Pacific to help design and deliver renewable energy products to the region through a $3 million grant for the development of small pilot projects in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

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.

ADB to Help Five Pacific Nations Improve Energy Use

The Asian Development Bank is helping Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu cope with high fuel prices and climate change by providing assistance to help reduce wasteful consumption of commercial energy and promote energy efficiency.

ADB and Samoa Enter into Partnership Strategy

The Asian Development Bank and the Government of Samoa entered into a new Country Partnership Strategy 2008 - 2012 which focuses on improved delivery of power, water, sanitation, and education services through private sector participation.

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.