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ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Samoa and ADB
Overview
ADB has been supporting Samoa since 1966 and has committed 146 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $475.8 million. Cumulative loan and grant disbursements to Samoa amount to $293 million.
ADB Membership
Joined 1966
Shareholding and Voting Power
Number of shares held:
348 (0.003% of total shares)
Votes:
39,462 (0.297% of total membership, 0.456% of total regional membership)
Overall capital subscription:
$4.87 million
Paid-in capital subscription:
$0.29 million
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative Annual Report FY2021
This annual report outlines how the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) supported the enabling environment for business and helped foster inclusive private sector-led economic growth in the Pacific during 2021.
Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2022
The Pacific region is expected to grow by 4.7% in 2022 and 5.4% in 2023 as most economies emerge from the worst of the pandemic-induced downturn.
Tourism Boosts Pacific Economic Outlook, but COVID-19, Rising Prices Pose Risks
A revival in tourism is expected to boost economic growth in the Pacific in 2022 and 2023, but the COVID-19 pandemic, rising commodity prices, and climate change continue to pose risks, according to the Asian Development Bank.
ADB Approves $13 Million for Pacific Small Businesses
ADB has approved $13 million to expand lending for businesses in five Pacific countries.
Projects in Samoa View all projects
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Expanding Development Bank Financing of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Pacific
- Sovereign Debt Analytics and Management Support
- Preparing Clean and Renewable Energy Investments in the Pacific
- Land Transport Sector Development Project
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
