ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
Cook Islands and ADB
Overview
ADB has been supporting the Cook Islands since 1976, having committed loans totaling $128.4 million, grants of $1.8 million, and technical assistance worth $15.4 million. Cumulative loan and grant disbursements to the Cook Islands amount to $116.6 million.
ADB Membership
Joined 1976
Shareholding and Voting Power
Number of shares held:
282 (0.003% of total shares)
Votes:
39,396 (0.296% of total membership, 0.455% of total regional membership)
Overall capital subscription:
$4.06 million
Paid-in capital subscription:
$0.2 million
How Solar Power is Boosting Business, Education in the Cook Islands
Life in the outer islands of the Cook Islands has been transformed with the transition to clean, affordable, and reliable solar power.
Pacific Approach, 2021-2025
The Pacific Approach, 2021–2025 serves as ADB’s operational framework in the region and as its partnership strategy for the 12 small Pacific island countries.
Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Potential Response to the Financial Inclusion Challenges of the Pacific
This policy brief considers whether central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can promote the accessibility of financial services in Pacific island countries and the design choices involved in their development.
Asian Development Bank and the Cook Islands: Fact Sheet
Well-focused technical assistance, aimed mainly at building capacity and strengthening governance, will remain an integral part of ADB support to the Cook Islands.
Projects in Cook Islands View all projects
Approved/Active
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
- Supporting Public Sector Management Reforms
- Supporting Recovery by Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Pacific from the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Preparing Floating Solar Plus Projects under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility
- Support to Climate Resilient Investment Pathways in the Pacific
