Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office (PLCO)
ADB’s Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney serves as the focal point for programming, processing, and administering assistance to Nauru, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
In the Spotlight
Ireland and ADB Helping Small Island States in the Pacific Respond to Climate Change
In an interview with ADB, Ireland’s Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., discusses the urgency of the climate change threat in the Pacific, what impact the Fund is already having on the ground, and how other partners can step up to meet this critical challenge.
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2019
The 2019 growth forecast for the Pacific subregion has been raised from 3.5% to 4.2%, driven mainly by higher liquefied natural gas production in Papua New Guinea and increased construction expenditure in Samoa and Solomon Islands, as well as lower-than-projected economic decline in Nauru.
Effectiveness of Foreign Development Assistance in Mitigating Natural Disasters’ Impact: Case Study of Pacific Island Countries
While natural disasters greatly hinder economic growth in the South Pacific region, official development assistance significantly mitigates such adverse effects.
In the Pacific, COVID-19 is changing the way we think about waste management
The pandemic is producing more household waste and increased amounts of dangerous medical waste. We need to manage these changes for our immediate safety and for the long-term welfare of our communities.
Nauru and ADB ADB and Nauru: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Nauru since 1991 with focus on improving fiscal sustainability, critical infrastructure, and service delivery.
Economic Forecasts
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Support to Climate Resilient Investment Pathways in the Pacific
- Preparing Floating Solar Plus Projects under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility
- Sustainable Capacity Development for Safeguards in the Pacific – Phase 1
- COVID-19 Emergency Response
- Digital Twin Capabilities in Project Management
Projects Cofinanced
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects. Additional funds are provided in the form of official loans and grants, technical assistance, other concessional financing, and commercial cofinancing such as B loans, risk transfer arrangements, parallel loans and equity, guarantee cofinancing, and cofinancing for transactions under ADB’s Trade Finance Program.
Solomon Islands and ADB ADB and Solomon Islands: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Solomon Islands since 1973. Its assistance has focused on developing infrastructure to support inclusive growth, including transport assets, renewable energy, and water supply and sanitation.
Economic Forecasts
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Land and Maritime Connectivity Project
- Preparing the Pacific Regional Financing Facility
- 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
Projects Cofinanced
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects. Additional funds are provided in the form of official loans and grants, technical assistance, other concessional financing, and commercial cofinancing such as B loans, risk transfer arrangements, parallel loans and equity, guarantee cofinancing, and cofinancing for transactions under ADB’s Trade Finance Program.
Vanuatu and ADB ADB and Vanuatu: Fact Sheet
ADB has supported Vanuatu since 1981, with robust assistance to build economic resilience, upgrade transport and energy assets, and improve urban infrastructure and health systems.
Economic Forecasts
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Systems Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project under the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (Additional Financing)
- Preparing the Pacific Regional Financing Facility
- Subproject 2: Aid for Trade for Inclusive Growth, 2020-2022
- Supporting Recovery by Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Pacific from the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Support to Climate Resilient Investment Pathways in the Pacific
Projects Cofinanced
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects. Additional funds are provided in the form of official loans and grants, technical assistance, other concessional financing, and commercial cofinancing such as B loans, risk transfer arrangements, parallel loans and equity, guarantee cofinancing, and cofinancing for transactions under ADB’s Trade Finance Program.
Pacific: Project Results View all project results in the Pacific
Vaccinating in Vanuatu for a Healthier Future
A $15 million grant from an Asian Development Fund (ADF) 12 facility will reduce the burden of pneumonia and diarrhea in children and increase protection against the human papilloma virus in women.
Reconnecting Solomon Islands After the Cyclone Ita Floods
ADB’s Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project helped reinstate bridge approach roads, culverts, and stream crossings and rebuilt three elevated bridges, reestablishing a seamless east–west road link on Guadalcanal and within Honiara. All works incorporated climate- and disaster-proof design.
How the ADF Base Allocation Increase is Already Transforming the Pacific
From clean power to port infrastructure, the Asian Development Fund is transforming the Pacific.
News and Publications
News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB Approves $150 Million to Boost Transport Network in Solomon Islands
- ADB Launches Integrated Approach to Support Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States
- The Window is Closing for Urgent Climate Change Action in the Pacific - Ahmed M. Saeed
- ADB Launches Plan for Pacific to Boost Urban Services and Livability
- Meeting of Governors of Pacific Developing Member Countries with ADB Management 2021 - Masatsugu Asakawa
Blogs and Articles
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Q&A: A differentiated approach to Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States -
Ireland and ADB helping small island states in the Pacific respond to climate change -
It’s time to get smart with Pacific ports -
In the remote atolls of the Pacific, women struggle for basic resources
Multimedia
About PLCO
Fact Sheets
ADB and Australia
Australia has contributed $8.54 billion in capital subscription as of 31 December 2018. It has contributed and committed $2.86 billion to Special Funds since joining in 1966.
ADB and New Zealand
New Zealand has contributed $2.27 billion in capital subscription as of 31 December 2018. It has contributed and committed $198.69 million to Special Funds since joining in 1966.