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.
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.
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In the Spotlight
Asian Development Bank and Kiribati: Fact Sheet
ADB has been supporting Kiribati in building fiscal stability and upgrading infrastructure since 1974.
Q&A: How ADB and Australia are Helping Agribusiness in Samoa through Finance and Support Services
Miselete Satuala, an ADB project beneficiary, discussed how an ADB project is helping pave her way to becoming Samoa's biggest kava exporter.
Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2023: COVID-19 and the Pacific Three Years On
Pacific economies are bouncing back as tourism recovers and infrastructure projects resume, but inflationary pressures and vulnerability to natural hazards remain downside risks.
ADB Appoints Said Zaidansyah as Papua New Guinea Country Director
ADB has appointed Said Zaidansyah as the Country Director for Papua New Guinea.
SPSO's Role
Located in Suva, Fiji, 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.
Being closer to its South Pacific clients, SPSO and ADB’s Coordination Offices are able to liaise directly with stakeholders to ensure ADB’s strategies, programs, and projects remain relevant, responsive, and results-focused.
See ADB's work in:
What's New
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Asian Development Bank and Kiribati: Fact Sheet
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Q&A: How ADB and Australia are Helping Agribusiness in Samoa through Finance and Support Services
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Appoints Said Zaidansyah as Papua New Guinea Country Director
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Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2023: COVID-19 and the Pacific Three Years On
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
Tonga Opens Renewable Grid to Deliver Clean, Affordable Energy to Niuatoputapu
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Opens Field Office in Niue
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, Vanuatu Initiate Groundbreaking to Deliver Renewable Energy to Espiritu Santo
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Asian Development Bank and Samoa: Fact Sheet
Contacts
Pacific Country Offices
Cook Islands
ADB Development Pacific Country OfficesP.O. Box 3338
Kaititera Part Section 105, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel +682 22697
Samoa
Level 7, Central Bank of Samoa Building, 1 Apia City Boulevard, Apia, SamoaTel +685 21900/21424
Tonga
Suite 3, Level 3, Reserve Bank Building, Salote Road, Kolofo’ou, Nuku’alofa, TongaTel +676 28735
Pacific Subregional Office (SPSO)
91 Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Fax +679 3318074
SPSO is closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: January 2 (Monday)
- Good Friday: April 7 (Friday)
- Easter Monday: April 10 (Monday)
- Girmit Day: May 15 (Monday)
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day: May 29 (Monday)
- Prophet Mohammed's Birthday: October 2 (Monday)
- Fiji Day: October 10 (Tuesday)
- Diwali: November 13 (Monday)
- Christmas Day: December 25 (Monday)
- Boxing Day: December 26 (Tuesday)
Last updated: 4 April 2023