Republic of Kiribati: Integrated land and population development program on Kiritimati island

The Government of Kiribati emphasizes the need for improving the economy of the outer islands, particularly Kiritimati (Christmas) Island. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has therefore included a technical assistance (TA) for Implementation of Population Policy and a Land Development Program in its country strategy and program update 2006–2007.1 The TA Fact-Finding Mission visited Kiribati (Kiritimati Island and Tarawa) from 16 to 30 August 2006 and discussed with government officials the objectives and scope, implementation arrangements, and outline of general terms of reference of the TA.