ADB in the Pacific

24/06/2026

22/06/2026

From cyclones and storm surges to earthquakes and flooding, Pacific countries face some of the world’s highest disaster risks. And recovery can take years.

That’s why new partnerships matter.

ADB and the Government of Japan have announced a new financing partnership facility to help countries across Asia and the Pacific strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience before disasters happen.

For Pacific communities, this can mean:
🌴 Faster recovery after disasters
🏥 Stronger hospitals, schools, and essential services
⚡ More resilient infrastructure and power systems
🌊 Better financial protection against climate and disaster shocks

The new PREPARE facility will also support Pacific-focused initiatives, helping countries access faster and more reliable disaster risk financing when communities need it most.

In the Pacific, resilience is not abstract — it’s about protecting lives, keeping services running, and helping communities rebuild stronger.

🔗 Read more: https://www.adb.org/news/adb-japan-announce-new-financing-partnership-facility-enhance-disaster-resilience-asia-and-pacific

22/06/2026

Skills open doors—to jobs, opportunities, and resilience.

At the Vanuatu Institute of Technology, investments in modern facilities, equipment, and inclusive learning environments are helping ensure more students can gain the skills they need to succeed and contribute to Vanuatu's future.

Hear how support from ADB and the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific is helping strengthen technical and vocational education in Vanuatu.

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐁 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩-𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Fiji Country Operations Mission (COM) Joint Wrap-Up Meeting was held in Suva on Thursday, 18 June 2026, bringing together government and ADB counterparts to reflect on mission outcomes and priorities. The meeting was chaired by Azusa Sato, Regional Director, and co-chaired by Shiri Gounder, Permanent Secretary for Finance, who jointly emphasized continued collaboration, alignment with national priorities, and timely implementation of agreed actions. The mission saw strong high-level representation across the board, reflecting a clear endorsement of ADB’s sustained engagement over the years.

18/06/2026

On the Highlands Highway, a bridge can decide whether a journey continues or stops.

That is why the replacement and rehabilitation of 71 bridges under the Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program matters.

Old single-lane bridges are being replaced and upgraded to support safer, smoother travel for vehicles and pedestrians.

Each bridge strengthens a vulnerable point in one of PNG’s most important transport corridors.

For communities, it means safer movement.
For transport operators, fewer delays.
For businesses, more reliable supply.
For PNG, a stronger national lifeline.

A bridge is not just infrastructure; it is the part of the journey that must not fail.

17/06/2026

Blood testing is coming soon to Pomio — bringing faster answers, earlier diagnosis, and better healthcare closer to home.

For many families, blood tests are the first step in finding out what is wrong and getting the right treatment. Soon, those services will be available at the new Pomio District Hospital, reducing the need for long journeys and helping patients access care sooner.

The expanded services at Pomio District Hospital are part of broader improvements to healthcare access in remote communities being delivered through PNG’s Health Services Sector Development Program, supported by ADB and the Australian Government.

16/06/2026

What makes a public space feel safe, welcoming, and useful?

According to a new ADB blog, one of the best places to start is by listening to women and girls.

In Koa Hill, Solomon Islands, community-led improvements have helped create safer shared spaces while also reducing landslide risks and improving access around the settlement. The experience shows that when women and girls help shape the design of public spaces, the benefits are felt by everyone.

Safer walkways, better lighting, greener public areas, and more accessible community spaces can help strengthen social connections, improve wellbeing, and build resilience to climate and environmental challenges.

Because when public spaces work for women and girls, they tend to work better for entire communities.

Read the full blog:
https://blogs.adb.org/blog/public-spaces-designed-women-and-girls-are-good-all