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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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
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Palau and ADB
In the Spotlight
Protect The Poor When Fighting Money Laundering in the Pacific
The risk of “de-risking” – the process of international banks disassociating from financial partners, such as small remittance providers and local banks – is that it could push people out of the financial system completely.
How the Australia-ADB partnership is benefiting the Pacific
Australia is a founding member of ADB, which was established in 1966. For more than five decades, ADB and Australia have been partners in providing assistance to the bank’s members through cofinanced programs and projects.
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.
ADB Projects in Palau
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Approved/Active
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
- COVID-19 Response for Affected Poor and Vulnerable Groups Project
- Assessing and Improving Policy Response to Economic Shocks in the North Pacific
- Tourism Sector Assessment for the North Pacific
- Preparing Floating Solar Plus Projects under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility
Project Results
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The Pacific Islands: The Push for Renewable Energy
A structural shift is taking place in the Pacific islands, as countries move away from fossil fuels in favor of more climate friendly forms of energy.
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The Pacific Islands: Building Resilience to Natural Disasters
Across the region, ADB is committed to preparing climate change risk assessments for all its infrastructure investments in the Pacific.
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The Pacific Islands: Connecting Countries to Each Other and the World
Connectivity in the Pacific has two components: the physical and the digital. ADB has been working with development partners to help people and businesses overcome their isolation.
News and Multimedia
News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB and Palau Sign Grants to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable Groups from COVID-19 Impacts
- Pacific Economic Outlook Weakens, But Vaccination Progress Provides Optimism — ADB
- ADB Launches Transport Strategy for Pacific
- ADB Generally Endorses New Strategy for Pacific Small Island Developing States
- ADB Launches Digital Health Guide for Pacific
Blogs and Articles
Multimedia
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New Pacific Approach Sets out New Strategy for Small Island Developing States -
Improving Livelihoods, Inclusiveness, and Resilience in Most Vulnerable Situations and States -
How ADB is Helping Power the Pacific -
Improving ADB Operations in Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations and Small Island Developing States
Contact
Pacific Department (PARD) - Asian Development Bank (ADB)
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
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Tel +63 2 86324444
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