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.
Palau and ADB
In the Spotlight
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative Annual Report FY2021
This annual report outlines how the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) supported the enabling environment for business and helped foster inclusive private sector-led economic growth in the Pacific during 2021.
Tourism Boosts Pacific Economic Outlook, but COVID-19, Rising Prices Pose Risks
A revival in tourism is expected to boost economic growth in the Pacific in 2022 and 2023, but the COVID-19 pandemic, rising commodity prices, and climate change continue to pose risks, according to the Asian Development Bank.
Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2022
The Pacific region is expected to grow by 4.7% in 2022 and 5.4% in 2023 as most economies emerge from the worst of the pandemic-induced downturn.
Bilateral Remittance Inflows to Asia and the Pacific: Countercyclicality and Motivations to Remit
Bilateral remittance inflows are countercyclical against the business cycle of a remittance-receiving country relative to a sending country.
ADB Projects in Palau
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- Palau Public Utilities Corporation Reform Program (Subprogram 2)
- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Building Capacity in the Urban Sector through Differentiated Approaches
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
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.
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News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- Tourism Boosts Pacific Economic Outlook, but COVID-19, Rising Prices Pose Risks
- Pacific Returns to Positive Growth as Vaccinations, Border Reopenings Strengthen Economies in 2022 — ADB
- Reopened Borders, Domestic Resource Mobilization to Lead Economic Recovery in the North Pacific — ADB
- Tourism to Help Pacific Growth Rebound in 2022, Says ADB Report
- ADB Approves New Facility to Support Pacific’s Renewable Energy Projects
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)
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