AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific Island countries will cool to 2.8% in 2026 (from 3.2% in 2024–25), with the Middle East conflict pushing up fuel, freight, and insurance costs and shaving 0.2–0.5 percentage points off the outlook. Tourism Strategy: The same World Bank push highlights a post-COVID opportunity: adventure and cultural tourism could deliver more sustainable, higher-value returns for the Pacific. Fuel Shock Reality: Pacific governments are already planning how to stretch limited supplies for critical services, with Tuvalu recently declaring a state of emergency over uncertainty in fuel delivery beyond June. Travel Access Updates: Passport mobility continues to wobble—Pakistan’s access drops to 30 destinations in the latest May update, while Tuvalu appears on the list of visa-on-arrival options. Regional Climate Finance: Fiji and Australia have ratified the Pacific Resilience Facility, aiming to put climate adaptation funding more directly in Pacific communities’ hands.
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