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Pacific Growth Eases as Gains from Large Projects Fade
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 9:53 am | Asian Development Bank
Pacific growth softened in 2012 and is expected to moderate further in 2013, as gains from major investment and public infrastructure projects fade, according to the latest Pacific Economic Monitor, released today by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). More >>
ADB Welcomes Personal Property Securities Act in Samoa
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 3:16 pm | Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) welcomed the passage yesterday of the Personal Property Securities Act, which will make it easier for people and businesses to secure loans, obtain credit, and conduct business. More >>
$5 Million Grant to Promote Economic Reform in Solomons
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 6:07 pm | Asian Development Bank
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (21 March 2013) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a US$5 million grant to Solomon Islands to support the government’s delivery of improved public investment and basic social services. More >>
ADB Vice-President to Speak At Pacific Energy Summit in NZ
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:30 pm | Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Stephen Groff will lead an ADB delegation to the Pacific Energy Summit, to be held in Auckland on 25-26 March, hosted by the New Zealand Government and the European Union. More >>
Infrastructure, Finance, Skills Training: ADB Representative
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:28 pm | Asian Development Bank
Infrastructure improvements and private sector development to drive inclusive economic growth in Timor-Leste will be the main focus for Shane Rosenthal, the new Resident Representative for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). More >>
Asia Is Closer, but Future Cooperation Will Be Hard Won
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 11:50 am | Asian Development Bank
Asia has become increasingly integrated over the past decade, led by growing trade and tourism and, most recently, as the region faced down the global financial crisis and subsequent eurozone crisis, according to a new integration index published in ... More >>
ADB Vice-President to visit Papua New Guinea
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 4:51 pm | Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Stephen Groff will arrive in Papua New Guinea (PNG) next week to visit project sites and discuss ADB’s assistance program with top government officials. More >>
ADB To Help PNG Improve Maritime Safety and Efficiency
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 3:04 pm | Asian Development Bank
ADB To Help Papua New Guinea Improve Maritime Safety And Efficiency PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (29 January, 2013) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) signed a loan worth $41.5 million to fund the Maritime ... More >>
Private Sector Reforms To Bring Tonga Long-Term Benefits
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 1:43 pm | Asian Development Bank
NUKU’ALOFA, TONGA (23 January, 2013) – Despite facing immediate economic challenges, far-reaching private-sector oriented reforms will bring long-term benefits to the Tongan economy, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Private Sector ... More >>
Secured Transactions Registry in Palau Goes Online
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 1:20 pm | Asian Development Bank
KOROR, PALAU (16 January, 2013) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has funded a new electronic Secured Transactions Registry, which will make it easier for people to access business loans from commercial banks, using moveable assets as collateral. ... More >>
ADB Provides $500,000 to Samoa for Cyclone Relief
Friday, 28 December 2012, 3:21 pm | Asian Development Bank
ADB Provides $500,000 to Samoa for Cyclone Relief Efforts APIA, SAMOA (28 December, 2012) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a $500,000 emergency grant to the Government of Samoa to help fund humanitarian and relief efforts for those ... More >>
ADB Supports Maritime Safety And Efficiency In PNG
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 3:00 pm | Asian Development Bank
ADB Supports Maritime Safety And Efficiency In Papua New Guinea MANILA, PHILIPPINES (20 December, 2012) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $41.5 million loan to improve navigational aids in Papua New Guinea (PNG), allowing ships to more ... More >>
ADB And RMI Sign $5 Million Loan For Public Sector Reform
Friday, 14 December 2012, 3:34 pm | Asian Development Bank
MAJURO, REPUBLIC OF MARSHALL ISLANDS (13 December 2012) – A loan agreement was signed today in Majuro to support the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI) continue implementing public sector reform initiatives to achieve long-term ... More >>
Improved Fiscal Management to Spur Growth in Pacific
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 11:34 am | Asian Development Bank
IMPROVED FISCAL MANAGEMENT TO SPUR GROWTH IN PACIFIC-ADB SUVA, FIJI (13 December 2012) – Improved fiscal management will help Pacific island countries achieve sustainable, economic growth, according to delegates at a regional workshop jointly organized ... More >>
Improved Budget Management Protects Pacific Countries
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:02 pm | Asian Development Bank
Improved Budget Management Protects Pacific Countries Against Global Effects SUVA, FIJI (10 December 2012) – Fiscal positions in small island economies of Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu improved in 2012, largely due to improved budget ... More >>
Smallest Pacific Economies Must Build Links to Thrive
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:00 pm | Asian Development Bank
Smallest Pacific Economies Must Build Links, Boost Connections To Thrive - ADB SUVA, FIJI (10 December 2012) – The smallest Pacific island economies can overcome economic growth challenges related to isolation and low populations by expanding economic ... More >>
PNG Economy Strong, But Fiscal Pressures Growing-ADB
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 1:59 pm | Asian Development Bank
PNG Economy Strong, But Fiscal Pressures Growing-ADB PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (10 December, 2012) – In 2012, PNG maintained its position as one of the fastest growing economies in Asia and the Pacific, according to the latest edition of the ... More >>
PNG’s Rich-Poor Divide Must Be Reduced To Eradicate Poverty
Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:08 am | Asian Development Bank
PNG’s Rich-Poor Divide Must Be Reduced To Eradicate Poverty And Boost Growth - ADB More >>
ADB Helps Marshall Islands Improve Public Service Delivery
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 1:44 pm | Asian Development Bank
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 November 2012) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $5 million loan to boost public service delivery and help the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) achieve fiscal sustainability through ... More >>
ADB Assists Tuvalu With $2.35m Grant for Fiscal Management
Monday, 26 November 2012, 12:21 pm | Asian Development Bank
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (23 November 2012) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $2.35 million grant to help the Government of Tuvalu improve its capacity to manage revenue and public spending, as well as the performance of its public enterprises. ... More >>
