The President’s Dilemma

Submitted by chocho on Thu, 2011-03-03 22:31
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The Pacific islands of Kiribati were among the last places to be colonized by humans. But now, because of rising sea levels, they may be among the first to be abandoned. Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?
Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?

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The President’s Dilemma

Domestic Maritime Support Project

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Asian Development Bank, Ministry of Infrastructure and Development
    Summary:

    The main objectives of the Domestic Maritime Support Project and Technical Support Program (DMSP) are to improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of the transport sector in Solomon Islands, thereby contributing positively to economic growth and poverty reduction, particularly in the rural areas.

    Project Components:

    1. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of about 12 wharves to good condition by December 2011
    2. Engagement of Franchise Shipping Scheme (FSS) management by July 2009
    3. Design of FSS finalized and tenders called by December 2009
    4. Regular service operating on 7 rural routes by January 2010, continuing for four years
    5. Implementation assistance provided from March 2009-December 2018

    Expected Outputs:

    1. Rural Wharves constructed and or rehabilitated
    2. Franchise Shipping Scheme established and operational

    Contacts:

    ADB Contacts:
    Emma Ferguson
    Email: efurguson@adb.org

    Robert Guild
    Email: rguild@adb.org

    Project Status:
    Approved
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    ADB
    Financing Amount:
    $17,000,000
    Cofinancing Total:
    $5,750,000 (European Commission, Government)
    Total Amounts:
    $22,750,000

Outer Island Growth Centres

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Asian Development Bank, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
    Summary:

    The project will identify necessary infrastructure and supporting systems for sustainable use of natural resources in Kiritimati Island and employment generation. The output of the TA will be a recommendations of priority projects for selected outer island growth centres, and a long-term strategic development plan for Kiritimati Island that considers land use planning and zoning for residential, business, and protected areas, tourism, transportation, expanded water/sewer systems and protection of fresh-water lenses, solid waste management, and necessary supporting infrastructure.

    Contacts:

    ADB Contact:
    Emma Ferguson
    Email: efurguson@adb.org

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation (as of March 2011)
    Primary Beneficiaries:
    Kiritimati Island
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    ADB
    Financing Amount:
    $800,000
    Cofinancing Total:
    $145,000
    Total Amounts:
    $945,000

Integrated Urban Development

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Asian Development Bank
    Summary:

    Project Description:

    Contacts:

    ADB Contacts:
    Emma Ferguson
    Email: efurguson@adb.org

    Stephen Blaik
    Email: sblaik@adb.org

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation (as of March 2011)
    Primary Beneficiaries:
    Nuku'alofa
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    ADB
    Financing Amount:
    $15,620,000
    Cofinancing Total:
    #11,569,000 (Government)
    Total Amounts:
    $794,000

Emergency Assistance for Infrastructure damaged by Earthquake and Tsunami

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Asian Development Bank, Ministry of Infrastructure Development
    Summary:

    Expected Outputs:

    Provincial and secondary roads rehabilitated to restore full accessibility
    Water landings rehabilitated to restore access to interisland shipping
    Gizo town water system restored to normal functionality
    1. Strengthen disaster and emergency management by establishing an effective coordination process across relevant ministries to administer the current and future recovery response operations. 2. Improve assessment, analysis, and subproject preparation in the affected areas that incorporate climate change adaptation, thereby helping Government develop an effective approach to mitigating the country's vulnerabiility to adverse weather conditions.

Contacts:

ADB Contact:
Emma Ferguson
Email: eferguson@adb.org
Tel: +6793318101

Project Status:
Completed, 2009
Primary Beneficiaries:
Solomon Islands
Project Details
Funding Source:
ADB
European Commission (EC)
Financing Amount:
$5,750,000 (ADB)
Cofinancing Total:
$8,040,000 (European Commission) $150,000 (Government)
Total Amounts:
$13,940,000