World Bank Pacific

22/01/2026

We’re proud to support the Government of Solomon Islands through the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project. We're helping deliver safer, more resilient bridges and roads that keep Solomon Island communities connected and economies moving! 🇸🇧💪🇸🇧

22/01/2026

East Asia and Pacific (EAP) is facing a surge of chronic, non-communicable diseases which threatens progress. A new World Bank report recommends urgent reforms in to help EAP countries address this challenge, create , and promote prosperity.

Watch the high-level launch event LIVE from Jakarta.

18/01/2026

People in are living longer, but not always healthier lives. A new World Bank report recommends deepening reforms of primary health care to help deliver a healthier and more prosperous future for people in the region. Join our launch event!

Date and Time: January 22 (Thursday)
12:00 pm - Port Moresby
2:00 pm - Suva/Tarawa
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/eZznLJhHxF

18/12/2025

🚧 A big step forward for South Santo with the longest Bridge in Vanuatu 🇻🇺

This week, the Government of Vanuatu marked an important milestone with the opening new sections of the South Santo Road under the Vanuatu Climate Resilient Transport Project.

Led by the Government and supported by the World Bank, this is delivering results people will feel every day:

11 new bridges, including the 210-metre Navaka Bridge — the longest bridge in Vanuatu (!!!)

A newly reconstructed road between Sarakata Bridge and Saint Michel, improving safety, access, and reliability for families, farmers, and businesses.

This is infrastructure built for Vanuatu’s future: stronger, safer, and designed for a changing climate. It means better access to markets, services, education, and jobs, and fewer days when communities are cut off.

The World Bank is proud to partner with the Government of Vanuatu on this US$142.8 million investment, supporting climate-resilient infrastructure that creates local jobs and strengthens opportunity across Santo.

Photo Credit: Project contractors CCECC South Pacific

15/12/2025

"The thing i've learned from being part of the Urban Youth Employment Project Phase II - UYEP II is perseverance despite the odds. Meet Gilchrist Kombo from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea🇵🇬, who is one of over 1,239 young people who recently graduated from UYEP II which is successfully upskilling youths and connecting them to the jobs of tomorrow."

12/12/2025

🌿 Honourable Esrom Immanuel, Fiji’s Minister of Finance, has officially launched the country’s first Green Finance Taxonomy — a science-based framework to guide investments that truly support climate and development goals.

This landmark achievement reflects strong collaboration between the Reserve Bank of Fiji, IFC East Asia Pacific and Climate Bonds Initiative, paving the way for a low-carbon, sustainable future across the Pacific.

✅ Why it matters:

💪 Builds investor confidence and transparency
💰Attracts private investment for climate-resilient projects
📈Aligns Fiji with global sustainability standards

📖 Learn more: http://wrld.bg/affl50XHWM0
🔗 Full Taxonomy: http://wrld.bg/VHLh50XHXsG

12/12/2025

🎉Bikpela congratulations are in order! This week, 1,239 incredible young men and women graduated from the Urban Youth Employment Project Phase II - UYEP II in Port Moresby.
For many young people in urban centers, finding a job can feel impossible. UYEP II is changing that narrative with a structured program designed to build skills, provide experience, and open doors to a brighter future.
UYEP II empowers out-of-school and out-of-work youth through a comprehensive program that starts with 10 days of basic life skills training, followed by 30 days of paid urban work experience, and then 65 days of specialization through internships or TVET.
We are proud to support this vital work in Port Moresby and Lae !🇵🇬 Urban Youth Employment Project Phase II - UYEP II National Capital District Commission

03/12/2025

Today we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Meet James, who is a local disability representative in the Santo community. Like many across Vanuatu, he depends on safe, reliable roads and transport services to access services, health care, markets, and community life.♿️

Through the Vanuatu Climate Resilient Transport Project (VCRTP), the World Bank is supporting the Government of Vanuatu to build and upgrade roads that are not only climate-resilient, but also designed with accessibility in mind.🛣️

🎥 Watch James’ story and learn how climate-resilient, accessible transport is strengthening connections for all communities in Vanuatu.

Learn more: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/07/04/the-road-ahead-vanuatu-s-climate-resilient-transport-project-boosts-community-access-and-safety

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

🌊💸 Faster, safer payments for the Pacific

Across the Pacific, families and businesses still face delays and high costs to send or receive money. This week in Nadi, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the Reserve Bank of Fiji, and the World Bank Group are bringing together central bank leaders and partners to change that.

The Pacific Fast Payments Systems Workshop (Dec 3–5) is focused on making payments quicker, more secure, and more affordable — whether it’s paying school fees, receiving wages, or running a small business.

This builds on the World Bank’s Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR) Project, which is safeguarding the region’s financial lifelines so Pacific people can stay connected to the global financial system.

Pacific Islands Forum
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Fiji Government

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

During the global , the World Bank, IFC East Asia Pacific hosted a joint workshop with the Government of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby to discuss strengthening protections from gender-based violence in the public sector.

Participants from several government departments shared experiences and discussed practical steps to make workplaces safer for women and men.

Through support from the Umbrella Facility for Gender Equality Fast Track Initiative for PNG, this work is helping the Government of PNG strengthen the implementation of public service policies, including reporting systems, and support to leadership, HR, and safeguards teams within government departments with training and tools.

It also works with contractors to meet Government and World Bank / IFC requirements for preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

Delivered under the World Bank’s Pacific Gender Equality Program this partnership aims to support safer jobs, stronger institutions, and greater equality across PNG.