Pacific Subregional Office

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

Partnership for Better Lives

A long established partnership between ADB and the Government of Tonga is helping inhabitants from the Pacific islands nation move toward a more secure future. Read More

High-Speed Broadband Goes Live in Tonga

The 827km fiber optic cable system linking Tonga to Fiji via the Southern Cross Cable - the main trans-Pacific link between Australia and the United States - will provide Tonga’s population of 100,000 with affordable, accessible information and communication technology services. 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

Overview

As ADB's regional representative in the Pacific, SPSO undertakes strategic planning, country programming, and economic sector work, overall portfolio management and project administration of selected projects, support for the development of knowledge products, and capacity building and regional cooperation activities.