Third Report of the Palau Economic Advisory Group

<br /> The Third Annual Report of the Economic Advisory Group (EAG) for Palau provides an in-depth review of Palau’s economic performance and policy recommendations for the period from May 2024 to April 2025. The report highlights Palau’s post-pandemic recovery, including a return to economic growth, rising tourism, and a shift from budget deficits to fiscal surpluses. It identifies challenges such as declining real wages, pressure on pension systems, demographic shifts due to emigration, and the need for improved infrastructure. The EAG offers targeted policy advice to support sustainable growth, including reforms in social protection, strategic investments in health and transportation infrastructure, and careful fiscal planning. The report emphasizes opportunities for collaboration between Palau, the United States, and other development partners to ensure long-term economic stability and resilience.

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The Third Annual Report of the Economic Advisory Group (EAG) for Palau provides an in-depth review of Palau’s economic performance and policy recommendations for the period from May 2024 to April 2025. The report highlights Palau’s post-pandemic recovery, including a return to economic growth, rising tourism, and a shift from budget deficits to fiscal surpluses. It identifies challenges such as declining real wages, pressure on pension systems, demographic shifts due to emigration, and the need for improved infrastructure. The EAG offers targeted policy advice to support sustainable growth, including reforms in social protection, strategic investments in health and transportation infrastructure, and careful fiscal planning. The report emphasizes opportunities for collaboration between Palau, the United States, and other development partners to ensure long-term economic stability and resilience.

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