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Publications and Documents
Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
Pacific Economic Monitor Series
The Pacific Economic Monitor provides an update of recent economic developments including GDP growth and inflation and explores policy issues in the Pacific region. This biannual publication is produced by ADB with contributions from development partners and knowledge organizations engaged in economic analysis of the Pacific.
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2022: The Future of Social Protection in the Pacific
This issue explores how Pacific developing member countries can strengthen their post-pandemic social protection systems to help address long-standing development concerns and boost resilience to further shocks.
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.
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2021
The Pacific region is expected to contract by 0.6% in 2021, and to grow by 4.7% in 2022.
Pacific Economic Monitor – July 2021
The Pacific is expected to recover with moderate growth of 0.3% in 2021 and 4.0% in 2022, with tourism and widespread vaccination playing key roles.
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2020
Sufficient provisioning for health and social protection will help support a swift, inclusive recovery in Pacific island countries.
Pacific Economic Monitor – July 2020
Most Pacific island countries appear to have avoided direct health impacts from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Yet, the pandemic highlights the need to strengthen their health and social protection systems.
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2019
The Pacific Economic Monitor provides updates on developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues.
Pacific Economic Monitor – July 2019
The Pacific’s economic outlook remains solid despite the global slowdown. While social development gains in the region have been steady, some big challenges remain.
Pacific Economic Monitor: May 2019 – Special 10th Anniversary Issue
This publication provides an update of developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues to date.
Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2018
The December 2018 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor provides an update on developments in 14 Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues in the region.