Countries and Regions

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p. 12 of 20 BACK | NEXT I. Country Performance Assessment II. Country Operational Strategy III. Sector Strategies A. Agriculture B. Infrastructure C. Social Infrastructure and Environment D. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations E. Gender Dimensions of ADB Operations F. Private Sector Development IV. Regional Economic Cooperation V. Donor Activities and Aid Coordination VI. Cofinancing and Catalyzing External Resources VII. ADB’s Operational Program VIII. Economic and Sector Work Program IX. Local Cost Financing

Country Assistance Plans - Samoa : III. Sector Strategies

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D. Governance Dimensions of ADB Operations

30. Good governance is one of the major objectives of the Government’s reform program as stated in the SES. The program aims at redefining the role and responsibility of the public service to become more focussed and consumer oriented. Under the Bank assisted Financial Sector Program, the Government is examining the most appropriate governance arrangements for state-owned enterprises, to ensure greater accountability of their management and their respective boards of directors. Improvement of the management, autonomy and financial viability of state-owned utilities, notably the Samoa Water Authority and the Electric Power Corporation, are being addressed. Governance issues will continue to feature prominently in future policy dialogue with the Government, and the proposed program includes an important focus on corporate governance in the utilities sector.

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