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The project Samoa Aviation Investment Project is now in the pipeline.

2013-02-22T05:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Aviation Investment Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Enhancing the Climate Resilience of the West Coast Road has changed to Active

2013-02-18T05:00:00.000Z

The project Enhancing the Climate Resilience of the West Coast Road has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The objective of the Enhancing the Climate Resilience of the West Coast Road (WCR) Project for Samoa is to: (i) improve the climate resilience of the West Coast Road; and (ii) enhance local capacity to develop a more climate resilient road network. There are three components to the project, the first component being Improving Climate Resilience of the WCR. This component will implement measures to strengthen the climate resilience of the economically critical WCR, which is a key Government of Samoa (GoS) objective under the Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR). Works will improve the road pavement between Vailoa junction in Apia and Faleolo International Airport (approximately 26 km) by raising and strengthening vulnerable sections of the WCR, sealing shoulders, and improving longitudinal and cross drainage. The second component is the vulnerability assessment of the Samoa road network. This component involves technical assistance that will directly support the SPCR by bringing about transformative change in the way that climate change is addressed in the Samoa roads sector. Finally, the third component is the project management and operating costs. This component will also provide funding for specific inter-project SPCR coordination activities, such as: (a) knowledge exchange and lessons learned to feed into the coordination of the SPCR at a programmatic level; (b) resources for GoS officials to participate and contribute to overall SPCR processes; and (c) monitoring and evaluating project results.

The project Samoa Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Project has changed to Active

2012-03-31T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The development objective of the Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Project is to support fruit and vegetable growers and livestock producers to improve their productivity and take greater advantage of market opportunities. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is livestock production and marketing. The objective of this component will be to encourage interested livestock producers to upgrade livestock, improve husbandry practices and stock management, make productivity enhancing on-farm investments, and improve the quality of meat sold in the local market. The second component of the project is fruit and vegetable production and marketing. The objective of this component will be to enable interested fruit and vegetable growers to have access to new, higher yielding varieties, adopt improved technology and production techniques, make productivity enhancing on-farm investments, and organize themselves to strengthen their presence in the market and meet the demands of local retailers and foodservice operators for year-round supplies of fresh fruits and vegetables. The third component of the project is institutional strengthening. The objective of this component will be to improve the effectiveness of agricultural institutions (government and non-government) providing extension and adaptive research services to Samoan farmers; and the ability of these same institutions working individually or in collaboration with each other to implement and monitor the project effectively.

The project Enhancing the Climate Resilience of the West Coast Road is now in the pipeline.

2012-01-16T05:00:00.000Z

The project Enhancing the Climate Resilience of the West Coast Road is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Samoa City Development Strategy Programme is now in the pipeline.

2011-12-22T05:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa City Development Strategy Programme is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Samoa Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience is now in the pipeline.

2011-11-05T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Samoa Post Tsunami Reconstruction has changed to Active

2011-06-15T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Post Tsunami Reconstruction has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The development objective of the Post Tsunami Reconstruction Project for Samoa is to assist the Government of Samoa in its efforts to support the relocation and rehabilitation of communities living in the island of Upolu affected by the tsunami of September 29, 2009 through the provision of improved infrastructure access to relocation sites, enhanced transport infrastructure, and assistance to local communities to address future natural disasters. This restructuring will not change the Project Development Objective (PDO), and the PDO will still be achieved with the activities being carried out under the other project components. There is no escalation of the safeguard rating, and no additional safeguards triggered. As such, a level two restructuring will be carried out.

The project Samoa Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit has changed to Closed

2010-07-02T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit has changed to Closed. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit Program for Samoa aims to support the government's efforts to counter the impacts of the global economic crisis that have been exacerbated by the tsunami, and facilitate medium term recovery. Even in these challenging circumstances the government has stayed broadly on-track with its reform agenda, largely articulated in the Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS). The policy actions included in this operation will help maintain the reform momentum, while at the same time supporting the government's recovery measures. The operation selectively covers a small set of policy actions in four key areas: (i) assisting with economic recovery, particularly in the tourism sector; (ii) instituting mechanisms to protect the vulnerable; (iii) progressing on public financial management reforms to ensure that fiscal discipline is maintained at a time when public expenditure is increasing rapidly; and (iv) public enterprise reform to strengthen infrastructure service delivery to support medium term recovery. The Supplementary Budget passed in January 2010 increased allocations to protect the vulnerable and support private sector activity. Government of Samoa (GoS) requested all stakeholders including the development partners to assist in this effort. The operation carries a moderate risk on account of the limited institutional capacity of the GoS which is currently stretched due to the major crises that have occurred in the last two years. In addition the external economic environment, while improving, remains unsettled. Samoa's high vulnerability to external economic factors implies that the government's ability to maintain macroeconomic stability, restore growth and achieve fiscal consolidation in the medium term will continue to be tested.

The project Second Infrastructure Asset Management Project has changed to Closed

2010-07-02T04:00:00.000Z

The project Second Infrastructure Asset Management Project has changed to Closed. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The objectives of the Second Infrastructure Asset Management Project are to enhance the economic, environmental and social sustainability of transport and coastal infrastructure assets; and to manage those assets and natural resources and respond to national emergencies, through an effective partnership with private sector stakeholders. The changes of the project are to expand the project with new AusAID co-financing coordinated through the pacific region infrastructure facility; and respond to evolving needs and priorities of the Government of Samoa as outlined in a letter from the Ministry of Finance to International Development Association (IDA) management dated November 18, 2010.

The project Second Infrastructure Asset Management Project (Supplemental) has changed to Closed

2010-07-02T04:00:00.000Z

The project Second Infrastructure Asset Management Project (Supplemental) has changed to Closed. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The primary objectives of the Government's request for the additional financing for the continuation of the Second Infrastructure Asset Management Project for Samoa is to: a) assist in fully achieving the objectives of SIAM-2 through funding the remaining works originally identified under the project as well as the repackaged activities (i.e. gap-financing, approximately 79 percent of the additional finance amount); b) assist in funding the furthering of institutional and technological improvements and needs identified in the current project for Disaster Management and Land Registration Systems (i.e. scale-up activities to new subprojects, about 21 percent); and c) assist continuation of the reform of the MWTI through a transitional period to bring these changes into effect. These works are still economically and socially justified and they are aimed at deepening the impact of the original credit funded activities. Since most of the new funding goes to financing gap and related activities, the components and associated benefits are expected to remain unchanged.

The project Samoa Post Tsunami Reconstruction is now in the pipeline.

2010-06-11T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Post Tsunami Reconstruction is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Samoa Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit has changed to Active

2010-05-15T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project ADD'L Financing - SAMOA HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT has changed to Active

2010-05-07T04:00:00.000Z

The project ADD'L Financing - SAMOA HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Samoa Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit is now in the pipeline.

2010-04-17T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Economic Crisis Recovery Support Credit is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project ADD'L Financing - SAMOA HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT is now in the pipeline.

2010-03-18T04:00:00.000Z

The project ADD'L Financing - SAMOA HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Samoa - Telecommunications and Postal Sector Reform Project has changed to Closed

2009-10-16T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa - Telecommunications and Postal Sector Reform Project has changed to Closed. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The objective of the Telecommunications and Postal Sector Reform Project is to assist Samoa in improving the performance of its telecommunications and postal sector. There are five project components, including project management: (1) The competition and sector reform component finances technical assistance to assist changes to sector legislation in order to increase competition, in the accession to the WTO, and in the design of a postal policy; engagement of advisors for the award of a digital cellular license; and professional development (training, study visits). (2) The regulatory reform component assists the introduction of effective regulation of the telecommunications sector and strengthens the regulatory capacity of the government ministry (MOPT). The component covering the Corporate Reform of SamoaTel includes assistance to explore options to privatize SamoaTel, and to carry out its privatization. The Postal Reform component will be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 involves technical assistance to the government to elaborate a postal sector strategy, and Phase 2 includes the investment to upgrade SamoaTel's postal capacity.

The project Samoa Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Project is now in the pipeline.

2009-07-17T04:00:00.000Z

The project Samoa Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Marine Protected Areas Project has changed to Closed

2008-11-05T05:00:00.000Z

The project Marine Protected Areas Project has changed to Closed. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project SAMOA HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT is now in the pipeline.

2007-12-01T05:00:00.000Z

The project SAMOA HEALTH SECTOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT PROJECT is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The objective of the Health Sector Management Program Support Project for Samoa is to improve the effectiveness of the Government of Samoa in managing and implementing the Health Sector Plan 2008-2018 (HSP) using results from sector performance monitoring. There are three components to the project. The first component is the health promotion and prevention. It aims to support the transformation of the health sector towards a health and wellness model from a narrower medical orientation. Health promotion is at the center of Ministry of Health (MOH's) effort to reorient the sector to a wellness focus. The second component is the enhancement of quality health care service delivery. It aims to support improving the various dimensions of the quality of health care, particularly at the primary care level. The following areas will be supported: (i) dissemination of, and staff training, on the clinical standards and protocols for disease management adapted to the Samoan context; (ii) upgrading the skills of the health workers; (iii) improving reproductive, maternal and child health services to reduce post-natal morbidity among women and reduce neonatal mortality among babies; (iv) improving primary health care and community health outreach through integrated health services; and (v) improved forecasting of pharmaceuticals requirements, procurement, storage, distribution and use through upgraded warehouse and inventory management system. Finally, the third component is the strengthening policy, monitoring, and regulatory oversight of the health system. It aims to support the MOH with its role of coordination, policy development, monitoring and regulation in the health sector. The following areas will be supported: (a) implement human resources development strategy for the health sector, including Human Resources (HR) database creation, development of multi-skilled nurses and credentialing system, and development of a bachelor of health science program in the national university of Samoa; (b) monitoring and evaluation through use of improved information systems including analysis and reporting, structured survey instruments and annual joint health sector reviews; and (c) public private partnership framework for service delivery through competitive contracting with large Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and the private sector.

The project Health Sector Management is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Health Sector Management is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Health Sector Management Project in Samoa, aims at strengthening the capacity of the Department of Health, in developing and implementing the appropriate health policies, legislation and regulation, and, at improving the functional, and technical quality of health facilities, within the health sector reform strategy. The components will: 1) support the review, development, and implementation of policies, which define the funding, and allocation of resources to health services. Technical assistance, capacity building, and extensive consultations with stakeholders, will be implemented, particularly to improve the Department of Health capacity, in the identification, testing, and implementation of mechanisms for health financing, and improve the management of public expenditures for overseas care. Health care legislation and regulation will be strengthened, and support will be provided for communication, and introduction of policies, and legislation; and, 2) support four elements of quality improvement for the Samoa health sector reform: improve facilities planning; improve quality of key infrastructure; develop a health care waste management system; and, provide grants for innovative quality improvement pilots. These activities will be implemented in conjunction with the institutional strengthening component, based on legislative, and resource requirements.