Palau and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Our Work in the Pacific
ADB is scaling up its assistance in the Pacific, with our active portfolio growing from $500 million in 2004 to $2.6 billion at the end of 2017.
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Uncertainties Delaying Economic Recovery in the Pacific
Growth in the Pacific is expected to remain weak in 2018, as economic and political uncertainties, fiscal challenges, and natural disasters hold back some of the region’s larger economies. Palau will return to steady growth with tourism expected to recover, says a new ADB report.
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High Speed Internet is Connecting Palau Women to New Opportunities
Palau's high-speed internet is the latest milestone under the North Pacific Regional Connectivity Investment Project. It boosts international connectivity, providing opportunities for women.
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Improving Labour Market Outcomes in the Pacific: Policy Challenges and Priorities
Given the labour market challenges in the Pacific Islands, many workers have looked elsewhere for new opportunities. This report takes an in-depth look at public employment services and proposes measures to target disadvantaged job seekers and meet the needs of employers.
With outstanding natural and cultural resources, Palau has benefited from strong growth in the tourism sector that has driven overall economic growth. Despite this positive progress, as a small-island state with a population of around 20,000, Palau remains vulnerable to external economic shocks, the impacts of climate change, and other environmental and weatherrelated risks.
ADB’s strategy in Palau is to provide support to improve public sector effectiveness, facilitate private sector development, deliver safe water and sanitation services, and improve connectivity.
Latest
Tourism in the Pacific is increasing and will be a key driver of economic growth in the coming decade. Yet despite more visitors to the Pacific, tourism growth is not inevitable for all countries in the region.
Tourism as a Driver of Growth in the Pacific
ADB Supports Over $1 Billion in Clean Energy Investments in the Pacific Until 2021 — Report
ADB will support over $1 billion in energy investments in the Pacific between 2018–2021, including 19 projects to help countries in the subregion have better access to quality, affordable, and sustainable energy sources.
ADB continues to help build resilient, low-carbon countries in the Pacific region, while increasing access to clean, reliable power.
Pacific Energy Update 2018
Projects in Palau
Approved/Active
- Enhancing ADB’s Support for Social Protection to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
- Capacity Building and Sector Reform for Renewable Energy Investments in the Pacific
- Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2018-2020 – Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2019 (Subproject 2)
- Asian Development Outlook 2016-2018 - Asian Development Outlook 2018 (Subproject 3)
- Pacific Information and Communication Technology Investment Planning and Capacity Development Facility- Phase 2
