AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific Island countries is set to slip to 2.8% in 2026 (from 3.2% in 2024–25), with higher fuel and shipping costs, weaker tourism momentum, and ongoing structural constraints weighing on budgets—plus Middle East-linked insurance and freight pressures. Jobs Pressure: The same World Bank outlook flags a demographic “silver lining” that’s not paying off yet: youth unemployment remains stubborn, with women’s labour participation about 20 points lower than men’s on average, and NEET rates still high in places like Nauru (35–41%). Marine Travel Insight: Whale sharks are proving far more wide-ranging than expected, with satellite tracking across the Indo-Pacific showing movements through feeding grounds and migration corridors spanning 13 countries and territories, including Nauru. Travel Access Snapshot: Pakistan’s passport ranks 100th, with 30 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations—useful for planning, but still a tight travel map. Offshore Detention Cost: Australia’s offshore detention bill is climbing, with the federal budget projecting $971.6m in 2025/26 for offshore detention.
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