06/02/2026
PRESS RELEASE
World Bank Conducts PFM II Implementing and Support Mission at the Ministry of Finance, Banking & Postal Services
Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands
The Strengthening Public Financial Management II Project (PFM II) welcomed it's World Bank Task Team to the Ministry of Finance, Banking and Postal Services (MOFBPS) from February 2–6 to undertake an Implementing and Support Mission (ISM) aimed at reviewing overall project implementation progress, assessing key technical components, and reinforcing collaboration between the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the World Bank to support effective delivery of project outcomes.
The World Bank delegation was led by Task Team Leader Patrick Umah Tete and Co-Task Team Leader Viengmala Phomsengsavanh, with support from PFM Specialist Simon Whitehead and Public Sector Specialist Pike Pike Aye. Throughout the mission, the team engaged with Secretary of Finance Ayako Yamaguchi-Eliou, MOFBPS senior management and staff, and members of the PFM II Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
Consultations focused on implementation status, operational priorities, and strategies to enhance performance, sustainability, and institutional capacity under the project. The engagements facilitated technical dialogue, strengthened coordination among stakeholders, and supported the identification of priority actions aligned with national reform objectives.
On behalf of the PFM II PIU, appreciation is extended to the Secretary of Finance, the management and staff of MOFBPS, and the World Bank Task Team for their collaboration, technical engagement, and continued partnership. The PFM II Project remains committed to supporting the Ministry's efforts to strengthen public financial management systems and institutional performance.