12 Things to Know in 2012: Health in the Pacific

Good health is a prerequisite to development - healthy people help communities grow and economies prosper. Here are 12 facts about the state of health in Pacific Island countries and why they are major concerns for ADB. Read More

Pacific Finance Officials Discuss Ways to Improve Public Finance Management

Senior officials from the Pacific share good practices in public finance management at a regional workshop jointly organized by ADB and the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Center. Read More

Global Financial Instability Shows Need for Fiscal Discipline in the Pacific - ADB

The eurozone crisis is expected to have only limited impact on the Pacific because the region’s growth prospects are more closely tied to the economies of Australia and New Zealand. Read More

Impact Stories from Fiji: Structures for Development

Since joining in 1970, Fiji has become one of ADB’s largest clients in the Pacific. This collection of stories shows the development impact of ADB-supported infrastructure projects in Fiji. Read More

Overview

Fiji has received $317.26 million in loans since joining ADB in 1970. Following a coup in 2006, ADB suspended the preparation of the country partnership strategy (CPS). Processing of new lending and nonlending operations remains on hold, pending an ADB management decision on reengagement.

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Fast Facts

31.0% (2009)
of the population lived below the national poverty line

93.0% (2000)
of the urban population used an improved drinking water source