Pacific Subregional Office

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

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

Focus on Islamic Finance

ADB’s Ashraf Mohammed explains the reasons for the rising popularity of Shari'ah compliant financing in Asia and the Pacific. 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.