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 Subregional Office (SPSO)
The SPSO serves as the focal point of ADB for programming, processing, and administering assistance in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
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.
Tourism-Driven Economies in the Pacific to Feel Brunt of COVID-19 Pandemic — ADB
The economies of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Palau, Samoa, and Vanuatu are the Pacific countries likely to feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by ADB released today.
Kacific1 Satellite Launch to Bring Affordable Internet to Remote Parts of Asia and Pacific
Kacific Broadband Satellites International Limited (Kacific) has launched the Kacific1 satellite to expand high-speed broadband internet access across Asia and the Pacific.
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.
Cook Islands and ADB ADB and Cook Islands: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting the Cook Islands since 1976. ADB assists the Cook Islands to build resilience against economic shocks and supports its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Fiji and ADB ADB and Fiji: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Fiji since 1970. ADB’s support to Fiji focuses on achieving economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience to future economic shocks.
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- Enhancing COVID-19 Preparedness for Tourism Recovery
- Preparing Clean and Renewable Energy Investments in the Pacific
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
- Supporting Public Sector Management Reforms
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, 2010-2018
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.
Kiribati and ADB ADB and Kiribati: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Kiribati since 1974. ADB’s support to Kiribati focuses on promoting economic opportunities by strengthening fiscal sustainability, improving the business climate, and upgrading infrastructure.
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- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Building Capacity in the Urban Sector through Differentiated Approaches
- Preparing the Health Infrastructure and Systems Project
- 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.
Samoa and ADB ADB and Samoa: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Samoa since 1966. Beyond COVID-19 recovery, ADB assistance to Samoa will focus on energy investments, upgrading port facilities, constructing climate-resilient roads, and supporting private enterprises to create more jobs.
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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.
Tonga and ADB ADB and Tonga: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Tonga since 1972. ADB is assisting Tonga with COVID-19 response, improvements of the health systems, transport infrastructure, climate resilience, disaster recovery, renewable energy, and urban development.
Economic Forecasts
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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.
Tuvalu and ADB ADB and Tuvalu: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Tuvalu since 1993. ADB priorities in Tuvalu include improving maritime facilities, strengthening disaster resilience, advancing renewable energy, upgrading water and sanitation, promoting health and COVID-19 preparedness, and enhancing prudent fiscal management.
Economic Forecasts
Approved/Active
- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
- Supporting Public Sector Management Reforms
- Building-Coastal Resilience through Nature-Based and Integrated Solutions
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.
South Pacific: Project Results View all project results in the South Pacific
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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.
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Unlocking the Economic Potential of Women in the Pacific
Doing business in the Pacific is hard, but it’s a lot harder for women. Fortunately, sweeping reforms across the Pacific are creating an enabling environment for business and opening up opportunities for women.
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Making It Easier to Do Business in the Pacific
It is now easier to register a business in many Pacific island countries following a successful pilot program in the Solomon Islands.
News and Publications
News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB, Fiji Sign $3 Million Grant to Prepare for Tourism Upswing
- Climate Change, Gender, Private Sector Development Among Priorities for New ADB Regional Director in Fiji
- ADB Provides $10 Million Grant to Help Samoa Manage COVID-19
- Pacific Returns to Positive Growth as Vaccinations, Border Reopenings Strengthen Economies in 2022 — ADB
- Domestic Revenue Mobilization Vital for Tuvalu, As Growth Projected to Reach 3% in 2022 — ADB
