Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office

Handle with Care: Fragility and Conflict in Asia and the Pacific

Weak governance, economic instability, and vulnerability to disasters hamper efforts to reduce poverty. Here are 12 things to know about countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Read More

Connecting Solomon Islands by Sea

An innovative project is improving maritime services in Solomon Islands, shaping up to be a model for similar projects in the Pacific region. Read More

Asian Economies Bounce Back

Developing country economies in Asia are returning to strong growth driven by rising consumption and intraregional trade. Read More

Southeast Asia's Strength Keeps Asia Growth on Track - ADB Report

The surging economies of Southeast Asia have been a bright spot in developing Asia’s otherwise subdued 2012 growth performance, but the broader region should still pick up steam in 2013, says a new ADB report. Read More

Overview

Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office (PLCO) is ADB's representative office in Sydney, Australia, and also acts as a focal point for New Zealand. PLCO is involved in programming, processing and administration of assistance in Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. PLCO is also committed to promoting private sector development across all 14 of ADB's Pacific developing member countries via the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative co-financed by AusAID.