Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of 83 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. The country is situated between Australia and Fiji and was formerly known as the New Hebrides. Vanuatu is made up of both volcanic and coral islands, which make it an attractive tourist destination. The nation gained independence from Britain and France in 1980 and it has a population of approximately 300,000 people. The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama, English, and French, and the majority of the population is made up of indigenous Melanesian people. Vanuatu has a diverse culture and is renowned for its unique dances, music, and festivals. Vanuatu's economy is largely dependent on agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The country exports beef, cocoa, coffee, and kava, and its natural beauty, including pristine beaches and coral reefs, draws thousands of tourists every year. In addition, Vanuatu is known for its active volcano on the island of Tanna known as Mount Yasur. Due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Vanuatu is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones. Nevertheless, the country has made significant strides in recent years to improve its infrastructure and is gradually becoming more connected to the rest of the world.

2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Vanuatu Economic & Development Strategy Handbook

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The objective of the Assessment is to analyse the agriculture and rural sectors from a gender perspective at the macro level (policy), meso level (institutional) and micro level (community and household). The Assessment seeks to identify gender inequalities in access to critical productive resources, assets, services and opportunities. The assessment looks at the priorities, needs and constraints of both women and men in agricultural and rural communities, and the gaps that exist in responding to these issues. It also provides recommendations and guidance to promote gender sensitivity in future programmes and projects, and identifies possible partners for gender-related activities. This Assessment is also intended to raise awareness about gender issues among policy-makers, FAO officers, NGOs and community-based organizations in Vanuatu. It provides background and gender-related information, and can be used as a tool to mainstream gender perspectives in future policies, projects and programmes in ways that empower rural women.

This sixth annual study focuses on the effects of globalization on developing countries and the growing divide between fast and slow- integrating economies. It describes current trends in integration and answers key questions on trade and on commodity-reliant economies. The book examines two questions in particular detail: Will trade liberalization work? The report argues that countries that embark on trade liberalization in the current environment are likely to be rewarded and recognizes that genuine adjustment costs exist and that complementary reforms are important. How can commodity-reliant countries enhance productivity and diversify exports? Although many of these countries have been among the high growth, fast integrators, many others have been poor performers. Successful exporters are characterized by high productivity in existing commodity sectors, the capacity to diversify to non-traditional commodity exports, and the maintenance of economic stability. The report projects continued rapid acceleration of integration over the next decade, with moderate import growth in the developed countries and continued sharp import increases in developing countries. Those countries that continue to reform their economies and expand their participation in the world economy will be in a position to take advantage of the resulting opportunities; those that do not, risk falling further behind.