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Pacific islands Development in 3d

2009: Pacific Islands: Development in 3D

The remoteness of the Pacific Islands has hindered economic development, and reshaping this economic geography through increased labour mobility is critical for long-term growth and poverty reduction in the region.

 
 
Sources of Growth

2009: Solomon Islands Sources of Growth

The Sources of Growth analysis looks at potential sources of economic growth for Solomon Islands over the medium term in six key sectors: minerals, tuna fisheries, plantation forestry, palm oil, tourism and plantation agriculture.

 
 

Seasonal Migration for Development cover

 2008: Seasonal Migration for Development

Temporary labour migration schemes have in recent years made a huge impact on developing countries both in terms of skills building and an increase in remittance flows, which provide a lifeline to some of the poorest people within these developing countries.

 

More Featured Reports & Publications

 
 
 EAP Update 

East Asia & Pacific Update
November 2009

 
 
 
 EA Renaissance 55x69 

An East Asian Renaissance: Ideas for Economic Growth

 
 

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Global highlights
 
 

Doing Business 2010

 

Doing Business 2010

 
 
 
 

World Development report 2010

 

World Development Report 2010

Development and Climate Change

 
 

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Giving South Pacific Youth a Voice

Oct 2008

Opportunities to Improve Social Services: Human Development in the Pacific Islands

Jul 2007

Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy for the Solomon Islands
Apr 2007

Solomon Islands - study to support the development of a national skills training plan
Mar 2007

Migration and mental health: evidence from a natural experiment
Feb 2007

at Home and Away: Expanding Job Opportunities for Pacific Islanders Through Labor Mobility
Aug 2006

The Pacific infrastructure challenge : a review of obstacles and opportunities for improving performance
Jan 2006

 
  
 
 
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