Asian Development Bank and Marshall Islands: Fact Sheet

Abstract

Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on the Marshall Islands as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. President Litokwa Tomeing was elected in late 2007, and the Government has endorsed a “People First” agenda with priorities continuing to lie in public sector reform, health, and education. The President’s inaugural speech recognized the need to urgently address poor performance of the health and education sectors, and difficulties with transportation, as well as support for private sector development as the basis for job creation. The need for better public finance management was also highlighted.