ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Pacific Subregional Office (SPSO)
The SPSO serves as the focal point of ADB for programming, processing, and administering assistance in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
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In the Spotlight
2024 Pacific Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar - Water and Urban Development Sector
This virtual seminar with Pacific countries on 29 October 2024, 8:00 a.m., Manila time (GMT+8) aims to improve interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities in water and urban development.
Pacific Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants Road Shows
ADB is undertaking Pacific roadshows in Sydney, Australia (21-22 October 2024); Auckland, New Zealand (24-25 October 2024) to conduct small focus groups with contractors & suppliers who have either bid on ADB projects before or are interested in bidding on them in the future.
ADB Supports Digitalization and Financial Inclusion in Fiji
ADB will partner with the Reserve Bank of Fiji to support the development and implementation of a national ID and electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) program, designed to boost access to banking and government services, helping advance the country’s digitalization objectives.
Aiming for Sustainable Economic Development in the Pacific: The Asian Think Tank Forum 2023 Proceedings
This report summarizes presentations and discussions from the Asian Think Tank Forum 2023, which explored pathways for Pacific island economies to pursue sustainable economic development.
SPSO's Role
Located in Suva, Fiji, SPSO serves as the focal point of ADB for programming, processing, and administering assistance in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
Being closer to its South Pacific clients, SPSO and ADB’s Coordination Offices are able to liaise directly with stakeholders to ensure ADB’s strategies, programs, and projects remain relevant, responsive, and results-focused.
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What's New
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Supports Digitalization and Financial Inclusion in Fiji
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| Publications, Conference Proceedings
Aiming for Sustainable Economic Development in the Pacific: The Asian Think Tank Forum 2023 Proceedings
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Supports Renewable Energy Transition in Fiji through PPPs
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy for Fiji for 2024-2028
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, Vanuatu Sign $16.5 Million Grant to Address Skills Shortages
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Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2024: Building Resilience the Pacific Way
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, Vanuatu Commission Transmission Line Extension to Bring Electricity to Rural Community
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, Australia, and Tonga Partner to Commission Climate-Resilient Wharf at Nuku’alofa Port
Contacts
Pacific Country Offices
Cook Islands
ADB Development Pacific Country Offices
P.O. Box 3338
Kaititera Part Section 105, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Tel +682 22697
E-mail
Kiribati
Unit 303 and 304, TK Plaza, Tarawa, Kiribati
Tel +686 22040/22041
E-mail
Samoa
Level 7, Central Bank of Samoa Building, 1 Apia City Boulevard, Apia, Samoa
Tel +685 21900/21424
E-mail
Tonga
Suite 3, Level 3, Reserve Bank Building, Salote Road, Kolofo’ou, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel +676 28735
E-mail
Tuvalu
Partnership House, Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu
Tel +688 20610
Mobile +688 7004595
E-mail
Pacific Subregional Office (SPSO)
91 Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Fax +679 3318074
SPSO is closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: 1 January (Monday)
- Good Friday: 29 March (Friday)
- Easter Monday: 1 April (Monday)
- Girmit Day: 13 May (Monday)
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day: 31 May (Friday)
- Prophet Mohammed's Birthday: 16 September (Monday)
- Fiji Day: 10 October (Thursday)
- Diwali: 1 November (Friday)
- Christmas Day: 25 December (Wednesday)
- Boxing Day: 26 December (Thursday)
Last updated: 21 December 2023