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Nauru's economy has been shaped by phosphate extraction, the loss of that resource and the ongoing effort to build a more resilient base through services, fisheries and public investment.
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Today, the country depends on a mix of public-sector activity, international partnerships and narrow but important revenue streams. This means budgets and services matter directly to everyday life.