Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau

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Tiny but Mighty - How Bees Are Making a Comeback and Helping Local Communities Thrive in Samoa

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EV education launched in top vocational institutions in Samoa, along with new decarbonization plans

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International Women’s Day Celebrated at Fugalei Market, Honoring Women Market Vendors

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Tokelau partners with UNDP to advance governance and leadership

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Pioneering electric vehicle course successfully completed

“This training is part of a broader effort under CAP-IT to build capacity where it matters most — in our institutions, in our teachers, and in our young people. This is only the beginning."

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Collaborative efforts strengthen anti-corruption capabilities in Samoa

The Pacific Anti-Corruption Project aims to strengthen the implementation of anti-corruption measures at national, sub-regional and regional levels, by supporting key public sector organizations to scale up their systems and mechanisms to implement accountability frameworks.

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Samoa marks anti-corruption milestone with launch of first Policy

The Policy is a milestone in Samoa's anti-corruption journey as part of its commitments under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), to which it acceded to in 2018.

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Breaking Barriers: Samoan Entrepreneurs Graduate to Greatness

“This training was for us a reminder that you are never too young or never too old to learn. The path to entrepreneurship can sometimes be lonely and we encounter hardships. The UN’s commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusive workplaces have influenced our learning path."

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Environment and Social Management Framework

This strategy ensures inclusive participation across all transport modalities, emphasizing support for marginalized groups, including women, the elderly, youth, children, and persons with disabilities.

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Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment

Samoa’s environment is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels, more frequent storms, and changing precipitation patterns, all of which pose risks to infrastructure and local livelihoods.

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Stakeholder Engagement Plan

The plan details the Stakeholder Engagement Program for the CAP-IT project in Samoa. This program is essential to ensure that stakeholders are actively involved and consulted throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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People Working for the Planet: Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion Dynamics in Samoa’s Waste Management Sector

Land-based pollution is of critical concern to the country’s natural resource base, particularly as 97% of Samoan households engage in some level of agricultural activity for subsistence and consumption.

The Samoa MCO works closely with the governments of Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau as well as Non-Government Organisations on development programmes in the areas of Democratic Governance, Sustainable Livelihoods/Poverty Reduction, Crisis Prevention & Recovery, Environment and Energy and Gender Mainstreaming.

PAVING THE WAY FOR OUR FUTURE - NEW DIRECTIONS

Regional Human Development Report 2024

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Pioneering electric vehicle course successfully completed

Press Release

Collaborative efforts strengthen anti-corruption capabilities in Samoa

Press Release

Samoa marks anti-corruption milestone with launch of first Policy

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Breaking Barriers: Samoan Entrepreneurs Graduate to Greatness

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Environment and Social Management Framework

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Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment

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Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Publication

People Working for the Planet: Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion Dynamics in Samoa’s Waste Management Sector

What we do

About Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau

10,863

Cook Islands Population

1,689

Niue Population

208,214

Samoa Population

1,500

Tokelau Population

96.5

percent

5.4

percent