The World Bank In Pacific Islands

Eleven Pacific Island countries are members of the World Bank and have a combined population of about 2.3 million people, scattered across an area equivalent to 15% of the globe’s surface.

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Building Beyond Tomorrow

The World Bank’s Pacific Climate Resilient Transport Program is upgrading transport infrastructure to help make Pacific communities more resilient to climate change.
Our Work in the Pacific

Working in partnership with 12 countries, the World Bank is supporting 100 projects across the Pacific & PNG.
PACIFIC ECONOMIC UPDATE, OCTOBER 2024

The Pacific Economic Update provides a comprehensive analysis of 11 Pacific Island economies, and provides growth, inflation and debt forecasts for the coming year.

Pacific Islands At-A-Glance

The World Bank’s Pacific Island member countries have a population of about 2.3 million people, spread across a unique and diverse region made up of hundreds of islands, and scattered over an area equivalent to 15 percent of the globe’s surface. Each of these countries share similar challenges and opportunities as small and remote island economies.

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Project

Rex Maukera, Health Director for Malaita Province, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE)

CAUSE aims to improve basic infrastructure and services for vulnerable urban populations in Solomon Islands.

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Experts

Stephen N. Ndegwa

Country Director for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands

Stefano Mocci

Country Manager for Fiji

Jane Millicent Sprouster

Senior Operations Officer, Papua New Guinea

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Fiji and Climate Change

An estimated US$4.5 billion is needed over ten years to build Fiji's resilience and capacity to adapt to climate change.
Video: In the Pacific, What is Possible?

Watch this video to see a realistic and promising picture of what is achievable in the Pacific by the year 2040.

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Video: In the Pacific, What is Possible?
Brochure: Our work in the Pacific Islands

Read about how we’re partnering with Pacific Island governments to support development.
Open Data

The World Bank provides free and open access to a comprehensive set of data about development in countries around the globe, including Pacific Island countries.
Open Financing

Have you wondered what the World Bank does with its money? Explore open data about World Bank's financing
Fiji: Statement

World Bank Statement: Update on Fiji 2019-2020 Household Income and Expenditure Survey

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Country Office Contacts

Pacific Islands unit based in Sydney (+61-2) 9223 7773

Level 19 14 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

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Washington, +1 202-473-4709

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