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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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. ADB’s operations in Nauru focuses on infrastructure — particularly its main port and urban development — and public sector management, including fiscal sustainability, state-owned enterprise governance, and social protection.
Economic Forecasts
Proposed
No projects in this category were found.
Approved/Active
- Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing
- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Green and Resilient Rural Recovery through Agri-Food System Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation 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.
Results of ADB-Supported Operations
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Solomon Islands and ADB ADB and Solomon Islands: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Solomon Islands since 1973. ADB operations in Solomon Islands prioritize transport, urban and social infrastructure, tax reform, and public sector management.
Economic Forecasts
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Preparing the Honiara Sustainable Solid Waste Management Project (Project Readiness Financing)
- Preparing Clean and Renewable Energy Investments in the Pacific
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- Preparing Pacific Education Sector Projects
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.
Results of ADB-Supported Operations
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Vanuatu and ADB ADB and Vanuatu: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Vanuatu since 1981. ADB’s operations in Vanuatu focus on infrastructure, particularly the maritime sector and urban development, public sector management reforms, state-owned enterprise governance, and social protection.
Economic Forecasts
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Greater Port Vila Urban Resilience Project - Additional Financing
- COVID-19 Response for Affected Poor and Vulnerable Groups Project
- Green and Resilient Rural Recovery through Agri-Food System Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region
- Energy Access Project (Additional Financing)
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.
Results of ADB-Supported Operations
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Pacific: Project Results View all project results in the Pacific
Vaccinating in Vanuatu for a Healthier FutureA $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 FloodsADB’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 PacificFrom clean power to port infrastructure, the Asian Development Fund is transforming the Pacific.
News and Publications
News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB, Ireland Support Social Protection in Nauru
- ADB’s Transport Investments in Pacific Forecast at Over $1.6 Billion in 2022–2024
- ADB and Vanuatu Sign Grant Agreements to Support Disaster Resilience
- Pacific Returns to Positive Growth as Vaccinations, Border Reopenings Strengthen Economies in 2022 — ADB
- ADB Provides $5 Million Grant to Help Vanuatu Respond to COVID-19
Blogs and Articles
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Q&A: How ADB, New Zealand, and Australia are Helping Reform Solomon Islands’ Tax System -
ADB-World Bank Partnership Helping Pacific Reach Development Goals -
For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management -
Protect The Poor When Fighting Money Laundering in the Pacific
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
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.