Dual Threat in the Pacific: COVID-19 and Natural Hazards
The pandemic demonstrates that disasters are triggered by multidimensional risks and hazards, and that a country’s approach to urban resilience needs to be multifaceted.
Are Pacific Power Utilities Ready for the Impact of COVID-19?
In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis.
In the Pacific, Urgent Action is the Key to Addressing COVID-19
Pacific nations, led by the smallest and least well-off, moved decisively to restrict travel from a fast-growing list of COVID-19 affected countries.
Wary Investors Might Soon See New Opportunities in Pacific Renewables
Pacific countries are finding innovative new ways to finance renewable energy products that are making them more attractive to private investors.
Innovative Technology Brings Access to Clean Water in Rural Vanuatu
A new solar-powered drinking water technology converts sunshine, air, and rain into safe drinking water.
How New Zealand Contributes to ADB's Approach to the Pacific
New Zealand and ADB are collaborating with Pacific nations to help them achieve their development goals.
To Mobilize Communities in Vanuatu, Talk to the Chiefs
CSOs’ presence on the ground has developed their ability to work with community chiefs under the customary system.
Menstrual Hygiene is the Great Taboo in the Pacific
Better menstrual hygiene management is an imperative to empower women and girls in this region.
Pacific Economic Outlook: Moderating Growth Across Developing Countries in 2013
ADB is expecting growth to moderate across ADB's Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) this year (including Timor-Leste), mostly as a result of solid but slower growth in a few of the region’s larger, natural resource–extracting economies. The region's growth has fallen from the post-global economic and financial crisis high of 8.3%, to 7.2% in 2012, and growth is projected at 5.2% in 2013.