The Pathway for the Development of Samoa 2021/22 – 2025/26, or the PDS as it is commonly known, is Samoa’s key national planning document with a ‘people first’ focus. The PDS has five (5) Key Strategic Outcomes (KSO): (i) improved social development; (ii) diversified and sustainable economy; (iii) security and trusted governance; (iv) secured environment and climate change; and (v) structured public works and infrastructure. The PDS aspires to nurture growth that benefits all of our people; promising the pursuit of enhanced human development to overcome hardship for the poor and vulnerable people. The PDS espouses the Government’s commitment to empower communities and enable access to opportunities that will help them reach their full potential and enjoy a better quality of life.