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.
Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCAS) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Developing context-specific tailored support for FCAS and SIDS is a critical element in ADB’s approach to helping build resilience and secure lasting stability and development in the most vulnerable environments.
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As of the end of 2022 in Asia and the Pacific, 8.3 Million people were internally displaced because of conflict and violence.
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Natural hazards amplify fragility and instability in FCAS and SIDS. ADB uses multifaceted climate and disaster risk assessments to help countries prepare for these phenomena.
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12 out of 15 countries in Asia and the Pacific with the highest reported intimate partner violence are from FCAS and SIDS.
ADB's engagement with FCAS and SIDS
In line with its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty and build a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, ADB prioritizes support for the poorest and most vulnerable countries in the region, including FCAS and SIDS. The increasing complexities of national and subnational fragility require focused responses to ensure lasting development gains.
ADB FCAS and SIDS operations use nonstandard, tailored approaches, including flexible business processes, strengthened human resources and field presence, and in-depth analytics to better understand multidimensional drivers of fragility and apply this knowledge to investments. ADB brings added value through diverse long-term concessional financing instruments designed to support these challenging environments.
More on ADB's work in:
FCAS
ADB placed on hold its assistance in Afghanistan
effective 15 August 2021. Learn more about ADB Statement on Afghanistan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
ADB placed on hold its assistance in Myanmar
effective 1 February 2021. Learn more about ADB Statement on Myanmar
Your Questions Answered
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How has digital connectivity boosted growth in isolated island economies in the Pacific?
Digital connectivity infrastructure in the Pacific has helped to considerably lower internet costs and broadened access for huge swathes of the population. The improved bandwidth has led to more efficient government services, and an expansion in the private sector.
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How is ADB encouraging the private sector to invest in vulnerable and isolated countries in the region, surely the risk is too great?
ADB is well placed to match investors with appropriate projects in Pacific countries. ADB can offer "credit enhancements" products when lending to private sector investors to mitigate risk. An example is the Pacific Renewable Energy Program.
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Give an example of an ADB project that has made a significant difference to lives in one of the bank’s fragile or vulnerable member countries.
ADB is helping Papua New Guinea achieve universal health coverage through its Rural Primary Health Services Delivery Project. The project has established 34 rural health facilities, three urban health clinics and one district hospital.
What's New
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| Policies, Strategies, and Plans
Summary of Midterm Review: Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States Approach
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| Statement
Global Refugee Forum 2023 Joint Commitments by the MDB Coordination Platform on Economic Migration and Forced Displacement
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| Publications, Guides
Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations, Small Island Developing States, and Emergency Situations: Technical Guidance Note on Financial Management
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| News Releases, News Release
ADB Announces More Concessional Lending Terms for Small Island Developing States
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| Brochures and Flyers
A Conceptual Understanding of Fragility in Asia and the Pacific
Experts
Rosalind McKenzie
Principal Operations Coordination Specialist (Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations)
Erin Chu Felton
Senior Operations Coordination Specialist (Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations)
Contact
For inquiries, send an email to:
FCAS and SIDS Community
ADB Department
Steven Goldfinch
Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist
Prabhjot Khan
Senior Social Development Officer (Gender and Development)
Rose Mckenzie
Principal Operations Coordination Specialist (Fragile Situations)
Wilhelmina Paz
Economist (Regional Cooperation)
Girard Pacifico Marin
Security and Emergency Services Specialist
Neil Hickey
Senior Communications Specialist
Reddy Bathula
Regional Head, Operations Coordination
Kaukab Naqvi
Senior Economist
Dhivya Ravikumar
Markets Development Advisory Specialist
Siddhartha Shah
Director, Markets Development Advisory Division 2
Peter Whelan
Principal Risk Management Specialist
David Hill
Advisor
Tahmeen Ahmad
Senior Financial Management Specialist
Luke Fochtman
Senior Procurement Specialist
Delaney Miriam
FM Officer (SERD)
David Barton
Principal Investment Specialist
Alix Burrell
Principal Investment Specialist
Paul Flegler
Principal Investment Specialist
Ali Malik
Investment Specialist
Jan Hansen
Principal Economist
Thiam Hee Ng
Director
Charlotte Schou-Zibell
Advisor
Emma Allen
Senior Country Economist
Kavita Iyengar
Economist
Joel Mangahas
Principal Country Specialist
Sunil Mitra
Country Director
Sonomi Tanaka
Country Director