Samoa: Technical Assistance Report—Climate Macroeconomic Assessment Program
Title | Samoa: Technical Assistance Report—Climate Macroeconomic Assessment Program PDF eBook |
Author | International Monetary |
Publisher | International Monetary Fund |
Pages | 62 |
Release | 2022-03-21 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
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Samoa is highly exposed to natural hazards such as tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, and floods. These damage economic growth and impact debt sustainability adversely. Increasing frequency and intensity of coastal storms are likely to amplify damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. Slow-moving climate stresses such as sea level rise and increasing heat hazard are also likely to impact potential growth in the main economic sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and tourism.
Samoa
Title | Samoa PDF eBook |
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Samoa
Title | Samoa PDF eBook |
Author | International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. |
Publisher | International Monetary Fund |
Pages | 20 |
Release | 2019-03-26 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1498305091 |
This report discusses the report of technical assistance mission to support the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) in further strengthening external sector statistics compilation and dissemination. The mission recommended that ESS compilers convert to using the International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) data as the source of exports data starting 2019; and adjust historical data at least as far back as 2014. Also, it would be beneficial to switch the source of trade in goods exports from exchange control records to Customs data to ensure better coverage and improve consistency with the IMTS published by the Samoa Bureau of Statistics. The CBS should adopt a step-by-step approach for the collection of offshore units’ data, initially focusing on offshore banks. As international requirements for the reporting of offshore units evolves, it is likely that the Samoa International Finance Authority (SIFA) and the offshore company trustees will need to expand data collection from the offshore units under their jurisdiction. The CBS should, therefore, keep abreast of developments with respect to offshore reporting and continue to liaise with the SIFA.
Technical Assistance to Samoa for Strengthening Capacity for Macroeconomic Analysis, Planning, and Policy Formulation (Phase IV).
Title | Technical Assistance to Samoa for Strengthening Capacity for Macroeconomic Analysis, Planning, and Policy Formulation (Phase IV). PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
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Pages | 26 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Economic assistance |
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Samoa
Title | Samoa PDF eBook |
Author | International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept |
Publisher | International Monetary Fund |
Pages | 107 |
Release | 2021-03-19 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1513574426 |
Samoa has shown resilience to past economic shocks, underpinned by the authorities’ strong commitment to support the economy and financial assistance provided by the international community. Samoa was among the first countries in the world to secure its border to protect its citizens from COVID-19. The authorities’ quick response to the measles outbreak and the global pandemic has identified the policy priorities well. The international community also responded swiftly, including the IMF disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) in April 2020 which helped unlock record budget support grants by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB). The authorities strengthened the health care system and provided support to the private sector, with assistance targeted to vulnerable businesses and households to safeguard livelihoods.
Country Assistance Plan
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Pages | 30 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Economic assistance |
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Technical Assistance to Independent State of Western Samoa for Strengthening Capacity for Macroeconomic Analysis, Planning, and Policy Formulation in the Treasury Department
Title | Technical Assistance to Independent State of Western Samoa for Strengthening Capacity for Macroeconomic Analysis, Planning, and Policy Formulation in the Treasury Department PDF eBook |
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Pages | 36 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Asian Development Bank |
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