Japanese economist says new program could fund businesses, infrastructure and future savings while reducing reliance on overseas borrowing. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A proposed Savings Bond Program could help keep more money circulating within Palau, provide affordable financing for local businesses and infrastructure projects, and encourage residents to save for retirement and education, […]
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Lowy Institute Report Highlights Palau’s Continued Reliance on Aid
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (March 24, 2026) New data from the Lowy Institute highlights Palau’s continued reliance on international assistance, even as its economy ranks among the strongest per capita in the Pacific. The findings, published in October 2025, draw on development finance data collected between 2008 and 2023. With a population of just […]