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Overview

The economy grew at 9.3% in 2011–the fastest of the Pacific island countries. Creating an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth, however, remains a challenge for Solomon Islands.

ADB's strategic focus on transport infrastructure and improving the business environment remains relevant in the context of development challenges, government priorities, and the division of labor among development partners.

Fast Facts

0.54 (2011)
Population in millions

2.3% (2009-2011)
Annual population growth rate

22.7% (2006)
Population living below the national poverty line

Publications

May 2012 Pacific PSD Quarterly - May 2012

Apr 2012 Asian Development Bank and Solomon Islands: Fact Sheet

Apr 2012 The State of Pacific Towns and Cities: Urbanization in ADB's Pacific Developing Member Countries

News Releases

10 May 2012 ADB Delegation Visits Honiara to Discuss Support for Solomon Islands

4 May 2012 Inclusive, Green, Knowledge-Based Growth Keys to Asia's Future

3 May 2012 Global Crisis Must Not Disrupt Asia's Continuing Transformation: ADB Report

Development Effectiveness

January 2012

Solomon Islands: Roads/Routes to Success

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