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  - Population 0.83 mln
  - Population growth 1%
  - Life expectancy 69 years
  - Net migration -42,000
  - GDP $2.15 bln
  - - per capita $3,750
  - - growth rate -7%
  - FDI, net inflows $0.27 bln
  - Cellphone users 64%
  - Internet users 10%
  - High-tech exports 5%

Remittances, Banking Sector Development and Economic Growth in Fiji

Remittances, Banking Sector Development and Economic Growth in Fiji

This study examines the role of remittances and economic growth in banking sector development in Fiji using annual data from 1980-2010. This study finds evidence of long run relationship between banking sector development, remittances and economic growth using bounds testing procedure developed by Pesaran et al. (2001). In addition, our causality analysis based on vector error correction model (VECM) and Toda Yamamoto Granger Non Causality test (1995) suggest that there is causality from more...

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Sonia Hossain on April 23, 2013

Benchmarking the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Papua New Guinea

Benchmarking the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises in Papua New Guinea

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State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a significant role in the economy of Papua New Guinea (PNG), as they do in other Pacific countries. This study benchmarks the performance of PNG’s SOEs with those of Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Tonga; assesses the key drivers of this performance; and identifies successful reform strategies that can guide future policy action. Particular attention is given to the legal, regulatory, governance, and monitoring frameworks of each more...

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Sonia Hossain on September 18, 2012

Climate Change Governance in the Asia-Pacific Region

Climate Change Governance in the Asia-Pacific Region

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The Asia-Pacific region will face particularly grave challenges, including significant displacement of human populations, human health issues and loss of valuable ecosystem services, if climate change continues unabated. This is the final report of the APN project whose main objectives were: 1. To bring together a community of researchers working on earth system governance in general and responses to climate change in particular to jointly learn, stimulate dialogue and initiate new research more...

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Sonia Hossain on August 28, 2012

Pacific Economic Monitor - July 2012

Pacific Economic Monitor - July 2012

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This edition of the Pacific Economic Monitor discusses mid-year updates to 2012 and 2013 GDP growth and inflation projections for ADB's Pacific developing member countries. The Pacific is expected to experience largely indirect impacts from slowing global growth. While regional growth is projected to moderate to about 4.2% in 2013, this is mostly driven by scheduled infrastructure developments in the region’s larger economies rather than fallout from slower global growth. The relatively robust more...

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Sonia Hossain on July 29, 2012

Climate Risk and Adaptation in the Electric Power Sector

Climate Risk and Adaptation in the Electric Power Sector

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This report aims to highlight and raise awareness on the exposure and vulnerability of the energy sector to climate change. It also identifies adaptation options available to each source of energy generation as well as for the distribution and end use of electrical energy.

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Sonia Hossain on July 4, 2012

Pacific Energy Update 2012

Pacific Energy Update 2012

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working to assist the development of the energy sectors in our 14 Pacific developing member countries through technical assistance and concessional loan/grant financing. ADB is providing support for the rehabilitation and expansion of power sector infrastructure, improvement in electricity access rates, expansion of renewable energy generation, and improving efficiency of energy use. ADB is currently implementing energy sector projects in 11 Pacific countries more...

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Sonia Hossain on June 18, 2012

Assessment of Progress against Commitments in the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS and the Millennium Development Goals

Assessment of Progress against Commitments in the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS and the Millennium Development Goals

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The Asia-Pacific High-level Intergovernmental Meeting on the Assessment of Progress against Commitments in the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS and the Millennium Development Goals was convened in Bangkok from 6 to 8 February 2012. Held in pursuance of Commission resolution 66/10 of 19 May 2010 on a regional call for action to achieve universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support in Asia and the Pacific, the Meeting was also a timely regional response to the High-level more...

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Sonia Hossain on June 4, 2012

The Evolution of Primary Health Care in Fiji

The Evolution of Primary Health Care in Fiji

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The overarching objective of the research is to understand better the evolution of primary health care in Fiji and, through it, the policy process in the Pacific. This study investigates the evolution of primary health care in Fiji from 1975 to the present. It aims to understand how health policies develop over time, noting how various actors influence policy and the dynamics between national and international stakeholders. The purpose is: • To inform policy actors in Fiji and the region on the more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 22, 2012

The socio-economic value of shark diving industry in Fiji

The socio-economic value of shark diving industry in Fiji

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This report quantifies the economic revenues generated by shark diving and the distribution of these revenues to local stakeholders involved with the industry, including businesses, government, and the local community. Shark-diving contributed US$42.2 million to the economy of Fiji, a sum composed of revenues generated by the industry combined with the taxes paid by shark-divers to the government. An increasing global market for shark fins has driven a shift in the exploitation of sharks from more...

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D C on April 23, 2012

Remittances and Economic Growth

Remittances and Economic Growth

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This paper provides an econometric analysis of the impact of remittances on economic growth in SIDS. Included in this sample are 25 SIDS. This analysis tests whether this impact is different in SIDS than in other developing countries. The paper finds that remittances have a positive impact on growth in SIDS, but not in other countries. It does, however, find that the result differs among different groups of SIDS, holding for those in the Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa, but not for those located more...

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Sonia Hossain on April 9, 2012

Guide to children and young people’s participation in actions against corporal punishment

Guide to children and young people’s participation in actions against corporal punishment

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Corporal punishment of children is painful, disrespectful and dangerous. The Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children aims to speed the end of corporal punishment of children across the world, through the provision of information and technical assistance on the prohibition and elimination of corporal and other cruel, humiliating and degrading punishment of children. The information about children’s actions against corporal punishment in this guide was gathered through more...

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Sonia Hossain on March 29, 2012

UNDP in Action 2010/2011

UNDP in Action 2010/2011

This report takes stock of achievements made in 2010/2011 and provides momentum for meeting future demands. On the ground in 177 countries and territories worldwide, UNDP continues to assist governments in empowering their citizens through projects and programmes that make a difference in people's lives, allowing for informed choices, and building the groundwork towards more resilient nations. Going forward, UNDP will continue to work through its global networks to link ideas and best practice more...

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Sonia Hossain on March 25, 2012

Asian Development Bank's Support for Promoting Good Governance in Pacific Developing Member Countries

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This study assesses Asian Development Bank's (ADB) support for promoting good governance in Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) from 2000 to 2010. It is an input to the forthcoming evaluation of the Pacific Approach 2010-2014 and provides lessons and recommendations for the next Pacific strategy. ADB support for governance is included in operations for public sector management (PSM) as well as assistance for other sectors that have governance as a thematic classification. The evaluation more...

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licel calderon on March 16, 2012

Pacific Economic Monitor - March 2012

Pacific Economic Monitor - March 2012

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The "Monitor" provides an update on developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues. This edition of the Pacific Economic Monitor discusses 2012 and 2013 GDP growth and inflation projections for ADB's Pacific developing member countries. Four articles consider tools and processes for efficient management of budget resources. A note discussing the implications of recent sovereign wealth fund management legislation on future development funding in PNG concludes this issue.

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Sonia Hossain on March 13, 2012

Republic of Fiji: 2011 Article IV Consultation

Republic of Fiji: 2011 Article IV Consultation

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