Are the Asia and Pacific Small States Different from Other Small States?

Are the Asia and Pacific Small States Different from Other Small States?
Author: Ms.Patrizia Tumbarello
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2013-05-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484365372

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The small states of the Asia and Pacific region face unique challenges in raising their growth potential and living standards relative to other small states due to their small populations, geographical isolation and dispersion, narrow export and production bases, exposure to shocks, and heavy reliance on aid. Higher fixed government costs, low access to credit by the private sector, and capacity constraints are also key challenges. The econometric analysis confirms that the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) have underperformed relative to their peers over the last 20 years. Although these countries often face more limited policy tools, policies do matter and can further help build resilience and raise potential growth, as evidenced in the recent business cycle. The Asia and Pacific small states should continue rebuilding buffers and improve the composition of public spending in order to foster inclusive growth. Regional solutions should also continue to be pursued.

Asia and Pacific Small States - Raising Potential Growth and Enhancing Resilience to Shocks

Asia and Pacific Small States - Raising Potential Growth and Enhancing Resilience to Shocks
Author: International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013-02-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498342280

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The small states of the Asia and Pacific region face unique challenges in raising their growth potential and living standards. These countries are particularly vulnerable because of their small populations, geographical isolation and dispersion, narrow export and production bases, lack of economies of scale, limited access to international capital markets, exposure to shocks (including climate change), and heavy reliance on aid. In providing public services, they face higher fixed government costs relative to other states because public services must be provided regardless of their small population size. Low access to credit by the private sector is an impediment to inclusive growth. Capacity constraints are another key challenge. The small states also face more limited policy tools. Five out of 13 countries do not have a central bank and the scope for diversifying their economies is narrow. Given their large development needs, fiscal policies have been, at times, pro-cyclical. Within the Asia-Pacific small states group, the micro states are subject to more vulnerability and macroeconomic volatility than the rest of the Asia-Pacific small states.

Asia and Pacific

Asia and Pacific
Author: Ms.Shari Boyce
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2014-04-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1475579616

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The work on the small states is an important component of the IMF’s global policy agenda. Among the 36 member countries covered by the IMF Asia and Pacific Department (APD), 13 countries are developing small states—most of which are Pacific islands. As part of APD’s ongoing effort to increase its engagement with regional small states and their development partners and enhance information sharing within the IMF, this issue marks the launch of the APD Small States Monitor, a quarterly bulletin featuring the latest economic developments, country notes from the most recent Article IV staff reports, special topics, past and upcoming events, and forthcoming IMF research on small states. In future issues, we will also host contributions from the authorities of small states and their development partners on key policy topics. Our goal is to exchange knowledge and deepen our understanding of the policy challenges these economies face to better tailor our policy advice.

Excerpt: Resilience and Growth in the Small States of the Pacific

Excerpt: Resilience and Growth in the Small States of the Pacific
Author: Hoe Ee Khor
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2016-04-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1484319834

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Resilience and Growth in the Small States of the Pacific

Resilience and Growth in the Small States of the Pacific
Author: Hoe Ee Khor
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2016-08-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1513507524

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Pacific island countries face unique challenges to realizing their growth potential and raising living standards. This book discusses ongoing challenges facing Pacific island countries and policy options to address them. Regional cooperation and solutions tailored to their unique challenges, as well as further integration with the Asia and Pacific region will each play a role. With concerted efforts, Pacific island countries can boost potential growth, increase resilience, and improve the welfare of their citizens.

ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL STATES

ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL STATES
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
Genre:
ISBN: 9781955055970

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Asia and Pacific Small States Monitor, August 2014

Asia and Pacific Small States Monitor, August 2014
Author: Ms.Shari Boyce
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1498312039

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This issue of the Asia & Pacific Small States Monitor focuses on the challenges facing Asia and Pacific small states associated with natural disasters and climate change. Most tourism-oriented economies experienced a robust increase in arrivals, partly reflecting country-specific factors. Among commodity exporters (Bhutan, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste) and other Asia and Pacific small states, growth remains uneven: robust activity in Bhutan was driven mainly by hydropower-related construction activities; Solomon Islands experienced a continuing decline of logging stocks and a short-term disruption of gold production; and Timor-Leste’s ongoing depletion of oil reserves has led to a tighter budget constraint and lower government spending in the non-oil sector.

Handbook on the Politics of Small States

Handbook on the Politics of Small States
Author: Godfrey Baldacchinoel
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2020-03-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1788112938

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Comprehensive and timely, this Handbook identifies the key characteristics, challenges and opportunities involved in the politics of small states across the globe today. Acknowledging the historical legacies behind these states, the chapters unpack the costs and benefits of different political models for small states.

The Pacific Islands in China's Grand Strategy

The Pacific Islands in China's Grand Strategy
Author: J. Yang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-11-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0230339751

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This book looks at Chinese policy towards the South Pacific in the context of China's grand strategy. Analysts are divided on the implications of China's deepening involvement in the region and the study of Chinese involvement in the South Pacific is a part of the great debate on the rise of China.