Nauru
In Nauru, PSDI is working to create a more dynamic and inclusive private sector, and to increase commercial access to financial services.
PSDI has worked with the Government of Nauru to:
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Make commercial banking services available in the country;
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Support the improved performance of state-owned enterprises, by restructuring SOE governance and providing input into public-private partnership options; and
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Remove constraints to women's full economic participation and promote women's business leadership.
For detailed information on PSDI activities in Nauru, download the 2025 PSDI Country Overview here.
Nauru at a glance
Assessment of commercial banking services
PSDI supported the Government of Nauru to determine its banking options following the decision of Bendigo Bank to withdraw from Nauru in 2024.
SOE restructuring
PSDI supported the restructuring of the senior executive management of the Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation, the Nauru Utilities Corporation and the Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation.
National Gender Action Plan
developed and discriminatory laws and practices reviewed, with PSDI’s assistance.
Women’s Business Leadership
Comprehensive country-level data and analysis published in two PSDI flagship reports.
Key Publications
PSDI Annual Report FY2024
This annual report outlines how the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative supported the enabling environment for business and helped foster inclusive private sector-led economic growth in the Pacific during FY2024 (1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024).
PSDI Country Overviews 2024-2025
These fact sheets provide an overview of PSDI activities in each country to 2025.
PSDI Annual Report FY2023
This report gives an overview of PSDI activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Leadership Matters 2024: Benchmarking Women in Business Lead...
This is the second edition of the Leadership Matters series, which collects and analyzes data on women’s representation on boards and in senior management in 14 Pacific countries.
Unlocking Potential: A Gender Inclusive Private Sector Frame...
The Gender Inclusive Private Sector Framework serves as a practical checklist for Pacific governments and institutions to measure progress and identify areas where further improvements are needed.
Innovative Financing Mechanisms in the Pacific
This paper examines the potential benefits and issues to consider around implementing Innovative Financing Mechanisms in the Pacific, which can lower barriers and provide more options for businesses seeking finance.