AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoExport Leadership: Samoa Export Authority chief executive Keneti Faulalo will resign on 31 December to focus on his health, saying he has established the agency and its five-year plan. Climate Risks: Authorities warn strengthening El Niño could bring drought and extreme heat, putting pressure on Samoa’s water supplies, agriculture and energy production. Economic Oversight: The Prime Minister has asked Treasury and the Central Bank to provide Parliament with updated economic indicators after a GDP report showing a sharp contraction was withdrawn for quality checks. Trade and Finance: Samoa recorded a $305 million trade deficit as imports far exceeded exports; a new digital payment system is also intended to widen financial inclusion and support economic activity. Regional Investment: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 Pacific strategy includes Samoa, with priorities spanning resilience, infrastructure, jobs and essential services.
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