We have been following the news of the earthquake in Vanuatu with deep concern.
Our thoughts are with all those impacted and we stand ready to support Vanuatu to build back and recover in the future.
🇻🇺We stand with Vanuatu 🇻🇺
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Stephen Ndegwa
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Stephen Ndegwa
@WBPacificCD
Country Director for Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands, @WorldBank @WB_AsiaPacific.
Sydney & the Pacific Beigetreten Şubat 2022
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We've just released our new #PacificEconomicUpdate.
Dive into the findings: wrld.bg/NUvU50QNfXs
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🇸🇧 📊With better data and reliable audits, Solomon Islands can ensure government funds are used effectively and get to those who need them most. That’s why we're supporting transparency and accountability with a new project in the country🔍
Learn more: wrld.bg/Lvij50QhMj5
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"It's cold."🥶
With some of the Pacific's leading fisheries officials in Iceland🇮🇸 as part of a World Bank-funded fisheries knowledge exchange, Vanuatu🇻🇺's Christopher Arthur spoke to @ABCPacific about what he & his Pacific colleagues have learned so far: abc.net.au/pacific/progra…
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A big thank you/takk to our friends and partners @MFAIceland, @gro_ftp, @TunaFFA for helping deliver such a valuable experience for Pacific fisheries leaders.
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What do Iceland and Pacific Island countries have in common? Quite a lot, actually.
Fisheries officials from 9 Pacific countries are in 🇮🇸 this week to learn how it has become a leader in sustainable fisheries: wrld.bg/5Qee50Q0PVl
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Toso viti, toso!💪
Love this from our team in Suva.
A very Happy Fiji Day 🇫🇯 to all Fijians.
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And we discussed the value of investing in education, skills & health; good governance; accountability in finance; reforms in CDF; & shared excitement for a new agriculture infrastructure project to better connect farmers to markets, given potential in 🇸🇧’s agri. sector🥥🍫.
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Great to talk through our support for Solomon Islands' transport infrastructure – particularly roads 🛣️, bridges🌉 and airports✈️, incl. the newly-upgraded Munda International Airport🛬
We discussed the importance of planning and maintenance of new infrastructure. 2/3
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Excellent meeting with 🇸🇧 PM Sogavare in Honiara today. We discussed @WorldBank's support for infrastructure across Solomon Islands, including through the landmark Tina River Hydropower Project 🔌, in partnership with @ADB_Pacific, @dfat/@AusHCSols, @theGCF, @opmcpress 1/3
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2015’s Cyclone Pam displaced 45% of Tuvalu’s population and 2022’s Cyclone Tino caused flooding in 8 of 🇹🇻’s 9 islands with devastating impacts. That's why we’ve approved US$11.5m supporting @TuvaluGov’s ongoing disaster preparedness and response efforts. wrld.bg/oNBP50PQsyb
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Proud to see over 3,000 Tongan children staying in school with support from our skills and employment project.
With @WorldBank assistance, the government along with @AustHCTonga and @dfat, is helping young Tongans to thrive in the future.
World Bank East Asia Pacific@WB_AsiaPacific
Patricia, Lile, and Nanasi are among the 3,880 students able to stay in school through the @WorldBank-supported US$21m Skills and Employment for Tongans (SET) Project. Hear their stories as we celebrate #InternationalYouthDay.
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Pacific islanders are the world's first responders to climate change.
That's why our team is listening to the experiences of 🇸🇧Solomon Islanders to learn how to make our climate assistance more effective & better suited to those most in need.
@GFDRR
wrld.bg/qL1c50PFf0v
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Our latest #PacificEconomicUpdate, published yesterday, forecasts that #inflation will remain high and may increase poverty levels across the region – so action to respond will be critical. 📈 🥛🍞 Read more: wrld.bg/UmIZ50PvqHa
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Thanks for having us, team @ForumSEC! #PacificEconomicUpdate
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1/2 On the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting, @WorldBank launched their Pacific Economic Update @ForumSEC This update, titled 'Recovering in the Midst of Uncertainty', focuses on a return to growth for the region, due largely to the resumption of tourism...
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📣We’ve launched our new #PacificEconomicUpdate, which includes the latest projections for the health of 11 countries in the region and how labour migration can boost Pacific economies. Read the full report: wrld.bg/uGHz50PurR7
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Our new report on Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬's economy says PNG can achieve sustainable economic growth if it can convert revenues from resource projects⛏️ into investments in health 🩺, skills👩🏭 and education🎓, as well as improved infrastructure 🌉🛣️: wrld.bg/4mFY50P8ewa
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Getting on a ferry to visit loved ones shouldn't be risky.⛴️🚢
Our new report, 'A Blue Transformation for Pacific Marine Transport' looks at how we can make the Pacific's maritime sector safer, more reliable and more sustainable: wrld.bg/FBcJ50OIFBs #WorldOceansDay
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🇼🇸: We’ve approved US$10m to support @samoagovt ’s ongoing economic recovery and bolster its social protection system, enhance transparency of public finances and improve access to credit for firms and individuals. 🤝 Here’s how: wrld.bg/hy7p50OCvte
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Strengthening supply chains for pharmacy & medical supplies 💊 🩺- to reduce costs, stock-outs, and wastage – is a recommendation in our new report on spending in 🇫🇲, 🇰🇮, 🇲🇭, 🇳🇷, 🇵🇼, 🇼🇸, 🇹🇴, 🇹🇻 & 🇻🇺: wrld.bg/NtLF50OrKKb
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