Samoa: Building a More Resilient Economy

Date: January 2011
Type: Reports
Country:
Subject:
ADB funds and products; ADB administration and governance
Series: Development Effectiveness Country Briefs

Description

"Rouena Mulipola, a seamstress who works from home is able to manage her electricity payments as a result of the Power Sector Expansion Project supported and funded by ADB."

Known as a reform-oriented country in the Pacific region, Samoa has achieved significant development gains through ADB support in education, infrastructure, and other public and private sectors. From 1966 through the end of 2009, Samoa received a total of $238 million from ADB in the form of loans, grants, and technical assistance.

Contents

  • Samoa Development Indicators
  • Samoa and ADB: Following a Common Course
  • ADB's Contribution to Development and Poverty Reduction
  • Operational Effectiveness: Improving Efficiency and Performance
  • Future Challenges