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.
Solomon Islands and ADB
ADB supports Solomon Islands’ recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through investments in economic and social infrastructure and public sector management reforms.
In the Spotlight
How Economic Empowerment Reduces Violence Against Pacific Women
A safe work environment and women’s economic autonomy are drivers of growth and good development. They also protect girls and women from violence.
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.
What Works, What Does Not in Solid Waste Management in the Pacific
Solid waste management remains one of the most challenging environmental issues for Pacific nations. Heavy reliance of most Pacific islands on imported goods creates a one-way flow of materials into small island developing states.
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.
Solomon Islands Facts
ADB's Work in Solomon Islands
Community transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), related containment restrictions, and damage from social unrest in 2021 hampered economic activity in Solomon Islands during 2022. To support economic recovery, ADB is assisting the Government of Solomon Islands to invest in transport, water supply, energy, urban infrastructure and services, education, health, and public sector management.
To date, ADB has committed 121 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $421.9 million to Solomon Islands.
Data: Solomon 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 Nauru, 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 Solomon Islands View all projects
Featured
ADB’s Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project helped reinstate bridge approach roads, culverts, and stream crossings and rebuilt three elevated bridges, reestablishing a seamless east–west road link on Guadalcanal and within Honiara. All works incorporated climate- and disaster-proof design.
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Proposed
- Financial Sector Development Partnership Fund
- Financial Sector Development Partnership Special Fund
- Global Agriculture and Food Security Program
- Global Environment Facility
- Global Partnership for Education Fund
- Green Climate Fund
- Ireland Trust Fund for Building Climate Change and Disaster Resilience in Small Island Developing States
- Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
- Japan Special Fund
- Leading Asia's Private Sector Infrastructure Fund
- Project Preparation and Implementation Support Trust Fund
- Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund
- Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund
- Technical Assistance Special Fund
What's New
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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Family Size and Domestic Violence in a High-Fertility Society
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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, Papers and Briefs
Global Value Chains in the Pacific Island Countries: Patterns and Structure
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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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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Trade Facilitation and Global Value Chains in a Post-Pandemic World
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and Solomon 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
Contact: Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office (PLCO)
Level 20, 45 Clarence Street
Sydney, NSW Australia 2000
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Fax +61 2 8270 9445
Solomon Islands Pacific Country Office
Level 1, Heritage Park Commercial Building
Mendana Avenue, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Tel +677 23333
E-mail
The Extended Mission in Solomon Islands is closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: January 2 (Monday), in lieu of January 1
- Good Friday: April 7 (Friday)
- Easter Monday: April 10 (Monday)
- Whit Monday: May 29 (Monday)
- King's Birthday: June 9 (Friday)
- Independence Day: July 7 (Friday)
- Labour Day: October 2 (Monday)
- Christmas Day: December 25 (Monday)
- National Day of Thanksgiving: December 26 (Tuesday)
- New Year's Eve: December 29 (Friday), in lieu of December 31
Last updated: 12 December 2022