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.
Cook Islands and ADB
ADB supports the Cook Islands in strengthening resilience against climate and economic shocks and in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the Spotlight
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative Annual Report FY2022
This report outlines how the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative helped to strengthen an enabling business environment and to promote inclusive growth in the region during the fiscal year 2022.
Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Pacific Region: A Comprehensive Analysis of Existing Research and Data
This publication and accompanying summary materials highlight key messages from current research and data on women’s economic empowerment in Pacific island countries.
Asian Development Bank and the Cook Islands: Fact Sheet
Since 1976, ADB has committed 59 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $223.2 million to the Cook Islands.
3.3% Growth Expected in the Pacific Region in 2023, 2.8% in 2024 — ADB
The Pacific is expected to sustain its economic recovery, with growth across all of ADB's Pacific developing member countries this year, according to ADO April 2023, ADB’s flagship economic publication.
Cook Islands Facts
ADB's Work in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands consists of 15 small islands scattered over an exclusive economic zone of 1.8 million square kilometers. The country is vulnerable to external shocks, including the impacts of climate change and natural hazards, and its economy is reliant on tourism.
Since 1976, ADB has committed 59 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $223.2 million to the Cook Islands.
Data: Cook Islands
Forecasts are based on ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. Updated four times a year, it analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Development indicators for the Cook Islands, including a selection of economic, environmental, and social indicators used globally to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
ADB Projects in the Cook Islands View all projects
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A structural shift is taking place in the Pacific islands, as countries move away from fossil fuels in favor of more climate friendly forms of energy.
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What's New
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| Statutory Reports and Official Records
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative Annual Report FY2022
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
New ADB Report Shows Improvements for Women’s Economic Empowerment but Gender Gaps Still Remain
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| Publications, Reports
Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Pacific Region: A Comprehensive Analysis of Existing Research and Data
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and the Cook Islands: Fact Sheet
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
3.3% Growth Expected in the Pacific Region in 2023, 2.8% in 2024 — ADB
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| Video
Crossing the Expanse: A Connected Cook Islands
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| Reports
The Social Protection Indicator for the Pacific: Tracking Developments in Social Protection
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Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2022: The Future of Social Protection in the Pacific
Contact: 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
Cook Islands Pacific Country Office
P.O. Box 3338
Kaititera Part Section 105, Avarua
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel: +682 22697
Email
The Cook Islands Pacific Country Office is closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: January 2 (Monday), in lieu of January 1
- The Day After New Year’s Day: January 3 (Tuesday)
- Good Friday: April 7 (Friday)
- Easter Monday: April 10 (Monday)
- ANZAC Day: April 25 (Tuesday)
- Queen's Birthday: June 5 (Monday)
- Constitution Day: August 4 (Friday)
- Gospel Day: October 26 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day: December 25 (Monday)
- Boxing Day: December 26 (Tuesday)
Last updated: 22 December 2022