The phrase "as a developing island" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an island that is in the process of growth or improvement, often in terms of economy, infrastructure, or social development.
Example: "As a developing island, we are focusing on sustainable tourism to boost our economy and improve the quality of life for our residents."
Alternatives: "as an emerging island" or "as a growing island".
But in 1976, a tram was chosen as the stopgap transportation measure for a rapidly developing island still waiting for a subway station.
The report's authors cite the impact natural disasters have on developing island states, such as Hurricane Ivan's devastation of Grenada, which led in 2004 to an estimated loss equal to twice its GDP.
"As a developing country, and an archipelago of 17,000 islands, our people face the brunt of impact of climate change," he said.
As a developing tropical cyclone, Francelia brought gusty winds to several islands across the eastern Caribbean.
As a developing typhoon, the outer rainbands of Saomai affected the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, causing moderate damage.
Early on July 20, ship reports indicated a developing circulation between Grenada and Trinidad; squalls on the former island produced wind gusts as strong as 50 mph.
Large developed countries, such as, the United States as well as, Small Island Developing States have lessons to learn from the handling of this international health emergency.
In the early 20th century, Shamian Island was the foreign section of Guangzhou, and its broad, European-style tree-lined avenues and early 20th century colonial mansions, many still foreign embassies, have survived the upheavals of recent Chinese history (the area's streets were being torn up by workmen when I arrived, because the government is developing the island as a tourist attraction).
Although Foraker had proposed to eliminate tariffs on imports from Puerto Rico, to secure passage of the legislation he had to accept a rate of 15% for two years as the island developed a taxation system, after which there would be no tariff, and the money would be used to develop the island.
