Solomon Islands

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

Solomon Islands Make It Easier to Do Business through ADB-Assisted Reforms

Sweeping business reforms assisted by ADB are making loan approval and business registration within a day possible in the Solomon Islands. Read More

Governments Advance Protection of Coral Triangle - 'Amazon of the Seas'

Environment and fisheries ministers from six Asia Pacific countries are meeting today to advance their collective agenda for protecting and managing the fragile Coral Triangle―one of the most diverse and threatened marine ecosystems in the world. Read More

Overview

Since joining ADB in 1973, Solomon Islands has received 16 loans amounting to $79.3 million, six Asian Development Fund (ADF) grants totaling $51.3 million, and 65 technical assistance (TA) projects worth $20.55 million. Including cofinanced amounts, ADB's ongoing program in Solomon Islands totals $96.1 million.