AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 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), blaming higher fuel, freight and shipping insurance costs after Middle East conflict, plus slow tourism momentum and lingering structural limits. Nauru Energy Pivot: Nauru is moving fast on power security—signing an MoU with Sydney’s Smart Commercial Energy for an 18 MW solar + 40 MWh battery plan aimed at cutting diesel dependence, with a pathway for Nauru to eventually own the system. Resilience Funding Locks In: The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty has now entered into force after Australia and Fiji ratified, setting up community grants for adaptation, disaster readiness and loss-and-damage responses. Regional Power Politics: Australia and Fiji are also nearing a bigger security push via the Vuvale Union, as Canberra seeks to strengthen ties and counter China’s expanding Pacific influence.
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