Nauru and ADB
In the Spotlight
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How can the Pacific tackle the challenges of isolation?
Pacific economies are looking to overcome their remoteness through telecommunications technology, improved transport networks, and greater private investment and competition, says a new ADB report.
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Pacific Energy Update 2017: Nauru
Nauru is working to build generation capacity and refurbish existing equipment to provide more reliable power supply to its population.
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Pacific Growth to Pick Up in 2017 — ADB Report
Pacific economies face gradually improving growth prospects in the next 12 months on the back of stronger economic fundamentals, says a new ADB report.
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Pacific Urban Update 2016: Nauru
The proposed Urban Development Project will improve access to safe and affordable housing and urban services in Nauru.
Nauru is the world’s smallest island nation, located significant distances from international markets.
In recent years, the economy has benefited from the presence of a regional processing center for asylum seekers, strong revenues from fishing licenses, and the liquidation of the Nauru Phosphate Royalties Trust. Economic and fiscal sustainability, however, remain key concerns for the government. The country relies on narrow and uncertain sources of revenue, with limited private sector opportunities. Education outcomes are improving but are still poor by international standards, while rates of noncommunicable diseases are among the highest in the world.
ADB and Nauru have been working together to strengthen public financial management, raise the performance of state-owned enterprises, improve service delivery, and address infrastructure needs.
Latest
Boosting Connectivity Will Strengthen Services, Lift Growth in Pacific — ADB
Enhanced connectivity through ICTs and transport infrastructure development are some of the efforts needed to increase economic opportunities, among others, says the latest issue of ADB's Pacific Economic Monitor.
To help overcome remoteness, Pacific economies are looking to improve economic integration not only through ICT and transport network investments, but also by promoting greater competition and private investment.
Pacific Economic Monitor - July 2017
New ADB Director General for Pacific Assumes Office
ADB has appointed Ma. Carmela Locsin as the new Director General for its Pacific Department. Ms. Locsin, who assumed office today, is the first woman to head the department.
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Fast Facts
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25.1%
Population living below the national poverty line in Nauru (Before 2010)
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0.01
Population in Nauru, in millions (2016)
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1.8%
Average annual population growth rate in Nauru (2011-2016)
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54%
Internet users in Nauru (2011)