South Pacific Subregional Office

Inclusive Growth through Better Governance and Partnerships

Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is strong, but growth alone is not enough for the region to succeed in an era of global change, ADB's President said in his annual address to the Board of Governors. Read More

ADB Secures $12.4 Billion for Asian Development Fund

The funds will help improve the lives of millions of Asia's poorest through inclusive, sustainable growth. Read More

Delegates Begin Arriving for 45th Annual Meeting in Manila

Delegates have begun arriving at the Philippine International Convention Center to register for ADB's 45th Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors, which begins 2 May. Read More

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

Weak global demand will weigh on developing Asia in 2012, but growth rates in most economies remain robust and should rise in 2013, says the Asian Development Outlook 2012 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.