Pacific Economic Monitor July 2018

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2018
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2018-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292612778

This issue highlights the economic prospects of the Pacific developing member countries (Pacific DMCs) and stresses the importance of improving the quality and access to basic and sustainable utilities in the Pacific DMCs. Access to electricity is low in the Pacific, particularly in the more remote and less developed parts of the subregion. Factors contributing to this include dependence on costly fossil fuels for power generation, inadequate investment in infrastructure, and electricity services that may be beyond the means of poorer rural households. To help address these challenges, most Pacific governments are taking steps to shift toward renewable energy and ultimately meet ambitious targets under international climate change commitments. Further, they have made strategic investments in more effi cient transmission networks, and better collection and payment systems.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2019

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2019
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292616897

The Pacific's economic outlook remains solid despite the global slowdown. While social development gains in the region have been steady, some big challenges remain. This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor begins with an overview of international and regional economic developments. It features 13 articles and policy briefs that explore socioeconomic development in the Pacific, particularly on social protection, education, elderly care, health care and health financing, pension schemes, water and sanitation, nutrition, employment, and financial inclusion.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2021

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2021
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929262993X

The Pacific is expected to recover with moderate growth of 1.4% in 2021 and 3.8% in 2022, with tourism and widespread vaccination playing key roles. This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor provides insights on experiences and lessons of Pacific island countries in striking a delicate balance between health and economic concerns. It also outlines ADB's new development strategy to help the region address the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2018

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2018
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2018-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292614312

This publication provides an update on developments in Pacific economies, explores topical policy issues in the region over the years, and presents global forecasts for 2019. It includes an outline of the economic setting, as well as country economic issues and specific policy briefs for 14 Pacific economies. This includes analysis of critical development challenges including connectivity, climate change and disaster resilience, tourism, fisheries, and public sector management. The December 2018 issue also focuses on debt sustainability amid clear financing needs to help address remaining infrastructure and services gaps in the Pacific.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2017

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2017
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292578901

To help overcome remoteness, Pacific economies are looking to improve economic integration not only through ICT and transport network investments, but also by promoting greater competition and private investment. Enhancing connectivity is crucial to the Pacific and its people, who constantly contend with the challenges of geographic isolation and remoteness. Physical connectivity through air and maritime links brings people, goods, and services to and from the Pacific while digital connectivity through information and communication technology (ICT) integrates the region with the rest of the world. This section tackles Pacific developing member countries' efforts to enhance connectivity by expanding internet and other ICT connections, improving and maintaining transport networks, and strengthening investment facilitation. Ultimately, the goal of connectivity is to link Pacific peoples with each other, and enable them to access goods and important social services, as well as economic opportunities, locally and globally.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2020

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2020
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2020-07-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9292623052

This edition of the Pacific Economic Monitor discusses the impacts of COVID-19 and provides an overview of other current economic and development issues in Pacific developing member countries of ADB.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2016

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2016
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292575325

This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor updates the 2016 and 2017 GDP growth and inflation projections ADB's Pacific developing member countries. The theme of the policy briefs in this issue is Fisheries in Pacific Economies.

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2020

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2020
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9292625772

This edition of the Pacific Economic Monitor discusses the outlook for 2021 and key issues for recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, including vaccine procurement and distribution.

Pacific Economic Monitor May 2019

Pacific Economic Monitor May 2019
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929261603X

This publication provides an update of developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues to date. The 10th edition features policy briefs focusing on the effects of climate change, impacts of natural hazards, income and purchasing power, service delivery, economic empowerment of women, and labor markets in the region.

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2021

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2021
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292692305

This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor explores how the region can reopen and rebuild. Besides safely resuming travel and protecting health, a resilient recovery will depend on promoting fiscal sustainability and strengthening economic management, including regional cooperation to revitalize tourism.