Overview
PAD is established to lead the implementation of the National Sustainable Development Strategy and manage international development assistance provided to Nauru.
PAD’s activities align with Cross-Goal 1: Strengthen and develop the institutional capacity of the Nauru public service.
PAD’s vision, mission and values mirror those of the Department of Finance: Effective and efficient allocation of resources for the development of Nauru.
PAD Core Mandates:
- Oversight of the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) implementation through sectoral and agency plans
- Support the formulation of sector strategies and AOPs
- Primary coordinator of Official Development Assistance to Nauru
- Custodian of development funds
- Facilitate implementation of ODA-supported activities.
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The NSDS 2019-2030: 24 goals, 133 KPIs, annual reporting, and the NSDS Committee.
B
National statistics collection and reporting for Nauru.
V
Nauru’s MDVI reporting, tracking structural vulnerability alongside GDP.
Development Priorities
Nauru Sustainable Development Strategy
The Nauru Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS) outlines the strategic priorities of the Nauruan Government and people of Nauru — 24 goals across 4 sectors, 133 KPIs, and an annual report and committee structure that guide Nauru’s national planning and budgeting.
Sustainable Development Goals
Nauru tracks its progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the NSDS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The Planning and Aid Division produces annual SDG Progress Summaries that report on Nauru’s performance against each goal.
Nauru Integrated Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NIISP)
The Nauru Integrated Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NIISP) outlines key projects requiring investment support, as at the time of the review. While this plan provides high-level guidance on infrastructure at the time of the report’s development, infrastructure needs are outlined in annual budget submissions. Any infrastructure requiring donor funding is shared with donors by Planning and Aid Division.
National Development Priorities
The Government has seven long term goals for Nauru:
- Stable, trustworthy, fiscally responsible government
- Access to quality education, formal and non-formal
- Improved health and well being
- Provision of enhanced social, infrastructure and utilities services
- Development of an economy based on multiple sources of revenue
- Enhance resilience against the impacts of climate change that is inclusive of rehabilitating and restoring degraded lands
- Development of domestic food production for food security
Development Partners and Projects by Sector
AS AT OCTOBER 2026
Explore the development projects and activities organised by National Sustainable Development Strategy sector.
Select a sector to view development partners, projects and government focal points.
Economic
Development Partner(s)ADB, with support from NZ
Project / ActivityADB Improving Fiscal Sustainability Program – Subprogram 2
Government Focal PointFinance
Development Partner(s)Australia
Project / ActivityNAPEG program
Government Focal PointFinance, Infrastructure, NUC
Development Partner(s)Australia, NZ
Project / ActivityNauru Intergenerational Trust Fund
Government Focal PointFinance
Development Partner(s)FAO, UNDP
Project / ActivityTransforming Nauru's Food Systems through Climate Smart Agriculture – GEF 8
Government Focal PointDEMA
Development Partner(s)SPC
Project / ActivityResilient Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture Initiative
Government Focal PointNFMRA
Development Partner(s)UN-ITC
Project / ActivityEU-Pacific Business Forum
Government Focal PointNot specified in the source
Development Partner(s)ADB, PFTAC, World Bank
Project / ActivityTraining opportunities
Government Focal PointNot specified in the source
Infrastructure
Development Partner(s)ADB
Project / ActivityNauru Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development Project
Government Focal PointDCCNR, NUC, NRC
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivitySolar Project
Government Focal PointNUC
Development Partner(s)ADB, Australia and GCF
Project / ActivitySustainable and Climate Resilient Community Project (Port)
Government Focal PointNMPA
Development Partner(s)Australia
Project / ActivityPacific Partnerships for Aviation Adviser
Government Focal PointDept of Transport
Development Partner(s)Australia / AIFFP
Project / ActivityRunway Resurfacing
Government Focal PointDept of Transport
Development Partner(s)China
Project / ActivityFriendship Park
Government Focal PointPresidency
Development Partner(s)Japan, Australia
Project / ActivityEast Micronesia Undersea Cable
Government Focal PointCENPAC
Development Partner(s)Japan
Project / ActivityRing Road Resurfacing
Government Focal PointDept of Infrastructure
Development Partner(s)SPC/NZ
Project / ActivityManaging water scarcity project
Government Focal PointDCCNR
Social and Community
Development Partner(s)Australia
Project / ActivityRana Tsimorun Program
Government Focal PointMHMS
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityAustralia Awards Scholarships; Nauru Education Program
Government Focal PointEducation
Development Partner(s)Australia, China
Project / ActivityMedical visits
Government Focal PointMHMS
Development Partner(s)China
Project / ActivityMicronesian Games Stadium
Government Focal PointDept of Sport
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityOngoing scholarships and training opportunities
Government Focal PointNot specified in the source
Development Partner(s)Japan
Project / ActivityExhibition display cases for Naoero Museum
Government Focal PointDept of National Heritage – Museum
Development Partner(s)New Zealand
Project / ActivityNaoro's Education Support – New Zealand
Government Focal PointEducation
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityManakki New Zealand Scholarship Programme
Government Focal PointEducation
Development Partner(s)UNDP
Project / ActivityMulti-Country Western Pacific Integrated HIV/TB Programme
Government Focal PointDept of Public Health
Development Partner(s)UNDP, with support from Australia and NZ
Project / ActivityNAIG
Government Focal PointNEC
Development Partner(s)UNFPA
Project / ActivityNauru mini census
Government Focal PointStatistics
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivitySexual and Reproductive Health
Government Focal PointDept of Public Health
Development Partner(s)UNICEF
Project / ActivityChild focused social protection strengthening, general child protection
Government Focal PointDept of Community and Youth, WASDA
Development Partner(s)WHO
Project / ActivityAmendment to tobacco regulation
Government Focal PointDept of Public Health
Cross-Cutting
Development Partner(s)Australia
Project / ActivitySupport for National Security priorities – Nauru-Australia Treaty
Government Focal PointPresidency
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityAustralia Assists Adviser
Government Focal PointNES
Development Partner(s)Japan
Project / ActivityPatrol Boat to Naoero Police Force
Government Focal PointNPF
Development Partner(s)New Zealand
Project / ActivitySECURE-Pac Aviation security equipment
Government Focal PointCustoms
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityPacific Justice Sector Program
Government Focal PointDJBC
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityClimate Change Curriculum module and a Climate and Environment Finance
Government Focal PointDEMA
Development Partner(s)UNDP, with support from Australia and NZ
Project / ActivityNAIG
Government Focal PointParliament
Development Partner(s)UNDP/GEF
Project / ActivityBIOFIN
Government Focal PointNot specified in the source
Development Partner(s)Not specified in the source
Project / ActivityEcosystem restoration project
Government Focal PointDEMA
Development Partner(s)UNEP / GCF
Project / ActivityWeather / climate early warning systems
Government Focal PointNES
Development Partner(s)UNODC
Project / ActivityAnti-corruption and transnational crime assistance
Government Focal PointDJBC, NPF
Development Partner(s)ADB, Australia, China, NZ, PFTAC, World Bank, UN
Project / ActivityScholarships and/or training
Government Focal PointNot specified in the source
Donor Policy
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.
Development Fund
The Development Fund channels and reports on official development assistance and the donor-funded development budget, including the current year’s projections and the full archive of past projections, and annual and half-year reports.
Departments/SOEs Requiring Visas for Donor Funded Visitors
Departments/SOEs requiring visas for donor funded visitors for projects should use this letter to organise the relevant visas with the Department of Immigration.
Multi-Dimensional Vulnerability Index
Nauru welcomes the adoption of the Multi-Dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) by the UN General Assembly in August 2024 — using it, Nauru is the fifth most vulnerable country in the world and the most vulnerable Pacific nation, a very different picture to the one GNI or GDP alone would show.
SAMOA Pathway Progress Update
Mr Samuel Grundler
Deputy Secretary PAD
Planning and Aid Division
Department of Finance
Government Offices
Yaren District
Nauru
