Port Vila, 24th April 2026 - ADB and the Vanuatu Government are stepping up efforts to fast-track delivery and shape the next phase of investment in Vanuatu’s development following a country operations mission jointly led by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and ADB Governor Johnny Koanapo and ADB Regional Director, Jyotsana Varma.
With strong government ownership, the focus is on:
Clearing bottlenecks to speed up delivery
Strengthening portfolio performance
Aligning the 2026–2028 pipeline with national prioritiesLooking ahead, ADB’s support for Vanuatu will target:
Transformative infrastructure
Climate and disaster resilience
Fiscal and financial reforms
PPPs and agri-processingWhy it matters:
Faster delivery means stronger infrastructure, more resilient communities, and greater economic opportunities across Vanuatu.