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The economic goal of the Lini administration was self-reliance. But it has been much more difficult to proclaim self-reliance than to

Storekeeper (Baiap, Ambrym)

realize it. The economy of Vanuatu is still agriculturally based and highly vulnerable to fluctuation on the international commodities market.

Hauling the Breadfruit, Carrying the Bananas (Mota Lava, Banks)

Much stock has been placed in Vanuatu’s Financial Centre–what in the U.S. would be called a tax haven–and in tourism. There is also some small light manufacturing. But Vanuatu remains highly dependent on development assistance. These come both from bilateral donors, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and France, as well as from multilateral donors, such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Social services, particularly health, must be upgraded in the outer islands. Clinics and dispensaries already provide primary health care.

Vanuatu’s geography constitutes a major impediment to development. Communications and logistics are expensive and difficult to install in a sprawling archipelago. New technology –- such as a solar-powered microwave telephone system—must be appropriate and affordable.

Vanuatu's Industry (Mota Lava, Banks)