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News Releases
21 Dec 2010
ADB to Improve Land, Sea, and Air Infrastructure in Solomon Islands
ADB will help Solomon Islands upgrade its land, sea, and air transport infrastructure to support economic activities and social service delivery.
15 Dec 2010
Pacific Fiscal Concerns Remain Amid Global Recovery: ADB
The Pacific Island economies have benefited from the gradual recovery in the world economy and the firm Australian economy, but fiscal conditions in some Pacific economies remain a concern, according to the latest edition of ADB's Pacific Economic Monitor.
2 Aug 2010
Modest Growth Expected for Pacific Economies in 2011, Says ADB
Stronger than expected economic growth in resource rich Timor-Leste has resulted in an upgrade of ADB's forecast of economic growth in the Pacific region, according to the latest edition of ADB's Pacific Economic Monitor.
13 Apr 2010
Pacific Economies on the Road to Recovery - ADB
Countries in the Pacific region are expected to post overall average economic growth of 3.7% in 2010, up from 2.3% in 2009, according to a forecast by ADB.
2 Mar 2010
Pacific Economies to Perform Slightly Better in 2010, says ADB
Building on improved prospects for the global economy, most Pacific island economies are expected to perform slightly better in 2010 than in 2009, according to a new ADB publication.
15 Dec 2009
Grant to Boost Pacific Economic Growth
ADB and the Government of Australia today announced a US$12 million grant package which aims to improve the business environment and stimulate private sector investment in the Pacific region.
25 Nov 2009
ADB Launches New Approach to Improve Development Effectiveness in the Pacific
ADB has launched a new approach to improve its development efforts in the Pacific.
24 Nov 2009
Pacific Islands Step Up Efforts to Counter Climate Change
Low-lying Pacific island countries, which are among the most vulnerable in the world to climate change, are stepping up efforts to counter the threats posed by rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
12 Nov 2009
Grant to Improve Rural Roads in Solomon Islands
A partnership of government and international development agencies today announced a $24 million grant package which aims to improve access to markets, health and education services among rural and urban households in Solomon Islands through an expansion of the Solomon Islands Road Improvement Project.
9 Nov 2009
Tourism Rebounds in Pacific, Raising Hopes of Recovery, Says ADB
A recent increase in Australian and New Zealand tourists to Pacific island countries has raised hopes the region's vital tourism industry is recovering after being buffeted by the global financial crisis, according to a new ADB publication.