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43152-012: Economic Support Program
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
To maintain fiscal responsibility in the short term, while ensuring social sector expenditure is protected, the government will need to reduce planned expenditure, and continue critical reforms to address underlying structural constraints. If these constraints are not removed, sound fiscal management and increased economic resilience will not be achievable. Possible government responses comprise fiscal, structural, and social policy measures, supported by prudent monetary policy. The government ... Read More
| Country |
Tonga |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 43152-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Grant No. 0185 |
| Approval Date | 03 Dec 2009 |
| Closing Date | 30 Jun 2011 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 10,000 |
| Geographical Location | Tonga - national |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Public sector management / Economic and Public Affairs Management |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Governance Private sector development |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: C Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Laisiasa Tora
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Responsible ADB Department
Pacific Department
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Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Finance and National Planning
Mr. Aisake Eke
Prime Minister's Office
PDS Creation Date
06 Aug 2009
Last PDS Update
19 Oct 2012