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The World Bank In Pacific Islands

Eleven Pacific Island countries are members of the World Bank and have a combined population of about 2.3 million people, scattered across an area equivalent to 15 percent of the globe’s surface.

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In Pacific, what’s Possible?

New research highlighting transformational opportunities for Pacific Island countries and the urgent challenges that need action.

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Renewable energy

Renewable energy a step closer for Solomon Islands as World Bank Group approves support to Tina River Hydro.

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Rural Electrification Program

A project in Vanuatu is subsidizing the cost of solar kits, helping 17,000 families generate electricity for their homes.

Pacific Islands At-A-Glance

The World Bank’s Pacific Island member countries have a population of about 2.3 million people, spread across a unique and diverse region made up of hundreds of islands, and scattered over an area equivalent to 15 percent of the globe’s surface. Each of these countries share similar challenges and opportunities as small and remote island economies.

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Solomon Islands: Rural Development Program

In the Solomon Islands, communities are starting to solve problems that they think are most important with support from the Rural Development Program.

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