AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeabed Minerals: US companies’ claims and applications in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone now cover areas about half the size of seabed already designated by the international regulator. The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority says it is weighing economic risks and protecting national interests. Pacific Investment: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 strategy shifts focus from growing investment to delivering lasting services, stronger institutions and climate-resilient infrastructure. Its Pacific portfolio has reached $1.9 billion across 80 projects. Infrastructure and Tourism: CIIC and finance officials are studying new ways to plan, fund and maintain infrastructure, including public-private partnerships. Meanwhile, consultation is open on a national tourism policy intended to guide the industry’s contribution to communities and the economy. Aitutaki Recovery: Cyclone Wati left the island’s harbour causeway underwater, threatening a vital route for food, fuel and other supplies. The damaged facility had received more than $7 million in upgrades.
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