Palau

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

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

ADB to Help Palau Boost Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Services

Palau and ADB have signed a loan agreement worth $16 million to help Palau carry out broad reforms to improve the sustainability and cost effectiveness of its water and sanitation services. Read More

ADB Warns of Hunger Risk From Climate Change

Climate change threatens to increase hunger and malnutrition among the Pacific region's poorest people unless there is action soon, says a new ADB report. Read More

Overview

After joining ADB in 2003, Palau—an archipelagic microstate in the Northwest Pacific—was reclassified as one of ADB's Pacific developing member countries on 16 December 2005. ADB enjoys a strong relationship with the government, its Congress, civil society, and the private sector, providing policy and economic advice on a range of issues affecting Palau's long-term sustainable development.