REPORT
East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, May 2012 - Capturing New Sources of Growth
Growth in the region is strong but slowing. East Asia Pacific needs to become less reliant on exports and capture new sources of growth. EAP Update - May 2012

REPORT
Reports on Poverty and Social Assistance in Fiji
Two reports presenting analysis of household poverty and an assessment of social protection system in the country. The reports also provide potential options for policy changes. Poverty trends, profiles and small area estimation in Fiji | Assessment of social protection system in Fiji and recommendations for policy changes

NEW PROJECT
2,000 Rural Samoan Households to Benefit from Increased Agricultural Productivity
More than 2,000 Samoan fruit and vegetable and livestock farmers will be able to improve their productivity and take greater advantage of market opportunities. Press release | Project Info

DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
Rebuilding Samoa After The 2009 Tsunami
Countries in the Pacific Islands need to manage risks to natural disasters since they are highly vulnerable. Press release | Blog and Video

KEY FINDINGS
Gender Equality in East Asia and Pacific
Gender gaps in education and health have been closing but important gender disparities remain in access to economic opportunity and in voice and influence in society. Press release | Key findings

PROJECT
Supporting safe and efficient air travel in the Pacific Islands
Greater flight access and travel conditions will promote tourism and trade, also opening access to jobs, markets and services for people in the Pacific Islands. Read more

STORY
First Country Assistance Strategy to connect Tuvalu with more global opportunities
The World Bank is scaling-up support for the Pacific with the first Tuvalu Country Assistance Strategy which will connect the country with more global opportunities. Read more