We compile and ensure the national development plan (Pathway for the Development of Samoa – PDS) is coordinated and developed with a focus on monitoring the implementation of social, economic, infrastructural, and environmental advancements across all sectors. We oversee and advise on the overall performance of the economy.

Sector Plans guide the work of Sectors in line with the National Planning Framework, and our function is to assist in the development and monitoring of sector plans via the Sector Coordinators Forum and Sector Advisory Committees.  We appraise and monitor public sector investment programs through the Cabinet Development Committee, and facilitate the implementation of government investments through the Investment Committee.  All of this is to ensure the effective provision of advice on economic performance to the Cabinet through the CEO and the Minister of Finance.

Our division is made up of 3 units, all under the supervision of the ACEO:
We contribute to achieving the Ministry’s outcomes and key strategic priorities through:
Outcomes
01
Resilient Macroeconomic Framework Output 5
02
Prudent Fiscal Management – Output 5
Strategy Priority
Coordinate & identify National and Sectorial Development Priorities.
Improve monitoring and appraisal of public sector investment programs.
Strengthen evidence-based policies for provision of quality macroeconomic advice.
Prudent monitoring and management of total public debt portfolio.