We compile and ensure the national development plan for Samoa (Pathway for the Development of Samoa – PDS) is coordinated and developed with a focus on monitoring the implementation of social, economic, and infrastructural advancements across all sectors. Through our collaborative work with the Central Bank of Samoa, we oversee the overall economic performance of the nation through the  Macroeconomic Policy and Coordinating Committee (MPCC).

Sector Plans guide the work of ministries within specific sectors and our function is to assist in the development and monitoring of sector plans via the Sector Coordinators Forum and relevant advisory committees.  We monitor the evaluation of public sector investment programs through the Cabinet Development Committee, and facilitate the implementation of the government investment policy through the Investment Committee.   Provision of advice on the nation’s economic performance are relayed 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
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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.