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Jul 2007: Opportunities to Improve Social Services – Human Development in the Pacific Islands

Rapid progress in health, education and social protection has slowed in the Pacific Islands. Governments and donors need to adopt new policies and budgets to help reverse this situation.

Jan 2006: Not If, But When: Adapting to Natural Hazards in the Pacific Islands Region

Not If, But When: Adapting to Natural Hazards in the Pacific Islands RegionPacific Island countries rank among the most vulnerable in the world to natural disasters. This report aims to review the disaster trends and lessons learned from pilot risk management of natural hazards initiatives, and recommend a strategic way forward.

Sep 2006: At Home and Away - Expanding Job Opportunities for Pacific Islanders Through Labor Mobility

Allowing some Pacific Islanders access to jobs currently unfilled in the larger economies of the region, could contribute significantly to the economic and social well being of the workers, their families and wider communities.

More Featured Reports & Publications

East Asia Update- November '07

An East Asian Renaissance: Ideas for Economic Growth
- September '06

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World Development Report 2008- Agriculture for Development

Doing Business 2008

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	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 07
	Migration and mental health : evidence from a natural experiment Feb 2007
	The Pacific infrastructure challenge : a review of obstacles and opportunities for improving performance Jan 2006
	Review of investment incentives : Solomon Islands Dec 2005
	Tonga transport sector review Dec 2005
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