Development Fund

Overview

The Development Fund is Nauru’s mechanism for channelling and reporting on official development assistance (ODA) and the donor-funded development budget. It is managed by the Planning and Aid Division (PAD), which acts as custodian of the Fund and primary coordinator of ODA to Nauru.

The Development Fund Act 2011 provides the statutory basis for the Fund. It establishes the Fund to facilitate the funding of development projects and sets out requirements for withdrawals, annual projections, annual reporting and mid-financial year reporting.

View the Development Fund Act 2011

The current fiscal year’s projections are below, followed by the full archive of past Development Fund projections, annual and half-year reports, and related policy documents.

FY2026–27 (Current Year)

2026-27 Dev Fund Projections

Development Budget (Projections)

The Government presents an annual development budget. Links to the projections for each fiscal year are below.

Development Fund Annual and Half-Year Reports

The Government presents an annual Development Fund Annual Report. Links to the most recent ones are below.

Draft documents

Final reports

Policy and Strategy

Donor activities on Nauru are regulated by a Donor Policy. This document helps donors understand their obligations and operating context, helping to foster mutually beneficial donor programs. The policy has been approved by the Nauru Sustainable Development Strategy Committee, and is managed by the Planning and Aid Division.

Donor Policy

The Nauru Integrated Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NIISP) outlines key projects requiring investment support, as at the time of the review. Any infrastructure requiring donor funding is shared with donors by the Planning and Aid Division.

Nauru Integrated Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NIISP) 2024

Contacts

Mr Samuel Grundler
Deputy Secretary PAD

Planning and Aid Division
Department of Finance
Government Offices
Yaren District
Nauru