The scorecard
- 28 Target met
- 0 On track
- 53 Off track
- 6 No result published
- 1 Not comparable
The Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 to FY2025/26 was Samoa's first five-year national plan, launched in February 2022 under Fiamē's government with five outcomes and 21 priority areas 1. Its monitoring framework, launched in December 2023, set 88 national indicators with baselines and targets 12. The plan ended in June 2026 3.
The only official assessment is the mid-term review covering the first three years to FY2023/24: 30 indicators (34%) achieved, 36 (41%) progressing and 22 (25%) not achieved or moving the wrong way 1. It recommended dropping or rewriting six indicators and reported problems with capacity, data sharing and coordination 1. PDS2 refers to a six-month pre-completion review, but the Ministry of Finance has not published it 34.
Against the latest checked figures, with the plan now over, 28 indicators met their target, 53 are off track, 6 have no result and 1 cannot be compared. Most targets met are economy-wide or institutional: growth averaged about 5% a year despite a 1.6% fall in FY2025/26 45, reserves cover 16.5 months of imports 6, external debt fell to 18.0% of GDP 7, visitor arrivals passed 200,000 in FY2024/25 on the Budget Address count 10, labour mobility recruitment reached 9,812, rural clinics were fully stocked with essential medicines and climate resilience investment reached SAT$104 million 1.
Most targets missed are the ones measured at the household and service level: diabetes prevalence rose 148% and hypertension 129% by 2023 1; full immunisation reached 74% of infants against a 100% target 1; only 54% of backlog court cases were completed 1; 13% of ministries filed annual reports on time, down from 28% 1; unplanned power cuts in FY2023/24 were worse than the baseline, and power was rationed in early 2025 14; renewable energy's share of energy use fell to 23.3% in 2023 against a 55% target 111; registered businesses fell from 7,158 to 4,987 1. Poverty fell to 15.2% in 2023, beating the 20% target, though the Bureau warns the survey method changed 9.
Who deserves the credit: the plan was written and mostly delivered under Fiamē's FAST government and the public service; Laʻauli's government took office in September 2025, in the plan's final year 310. The macroeconomic results came largely from outside: borders reopened in August 2022, tourism and remittances returned, and grants from partners lifted reserves 16. The debt fall came from the no-new-borrowing policy under the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy and from GDP growth 1. Labour mobility growth followed demand from New Zealand, Australia and American Samoa 1. Where government action was the whole story, such as district development plans, service charters, court backlogs, annual reports and asset management, the targets were mostly missed 1.
Judged from the side of families, the plan delivered stable prices, low debt and more seasonal work, but not better health, safer power or faster justice. The gains that reached households most directly, the disability benefit, higher pensions, stocked rural clinics and district grants, were paid for within a budget that kept debt falling 110. The costs of the misses fall on patients with untreated NCDs, children not immunised, households facing outages and anyone waiting on the courts 1.
Sources (11)
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Pathway for the development of Samoa
- Pathway for the Development of Samoa 2026/27 – 2030/31
- Gross Domestic Product, June 2026 Quarter
- Monetary Policy Statement for the Financial Year 2026/2027
- Government Finance Statistics, June 2026 Quarter
- Visitor Earnings and Remittances, June 2026
- Samoa Monetary Poverty Assessment 2023
- Budget Address 2026/2027
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
Improved Social Development
Alleviating Hardship
- Target met
1.1.1 Number of social protection measures in place
baseline 12 (2020/21) 1 → target More than 12 1 → latest At least 18: four measures were added in FY2021/22 and two in FY2023/24, including the Disability Benefit Scheme and the District Development Program 2
The mid-term review lists the added measures but gives no single count; 18 is the baseline plus the six it names 2. The Budget Address 2026/27 reports 13,000 pensioners and 2,875 people with disabilities receiving benefits 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Budget Address 2026/2027
- Target met
1.1.2 Percentage of the population below Samoa's basic needs poverty line
baseline 22.4% (average 2002 to 2018) 1 → target 20% 1 → latest 15.2% (2023 HIES) 3
The Bureau of Statistics says the 15.2% figure should be compared with earlier rounds with caution because survey and poverty-line methods changed 3. PDS2 carries 15.2% (2023) as the baseline for the same indicator 4.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Samoa Monetary Poverty Assessment 2023
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- No result published
1.2.1 Percentage of women aged 15 to 49 subjected to domestic violence
baseline 42% (2019/20) 1 → target Decrease by 5% of baseline 1 → latest No new survey; the Statistical Abstract 2025 still cites the 2019-20 DHS-MICS as the most recent data 3
The mid-term review reports programme activity (912 participants in the Ending Violence Against Women and Children Program in FY2023/24) but no prevalence figure 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Statistical Abstract 2025
- Off track
1.2.2 Number of updated district development plans that incorporate and support village by-laws
baseline 26 (2021/22) 1 → target 51 1 → latest 33 district development plans incorporating registered village by-laws (mid-term review) 2
52 villages had registered by-laws with MWCSD, feeding 33 of the 51 plans 2. No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Improved Public Health
- Target met
2.1.1 Proportion of rural health facilities with a sufficient, sustainable supply of essential medicines
baseline 60% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 100% in FY2022/23 and FY2023/24: all 10 rural health facilities 2
The review adds that availability of essential medicines at each facility averaged more than 60% of orders 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
2.1.2 Number of health facilities with multi-disciplinary teams in place
baseline 6 (2021/22) 1 → target 8 1 → latest 9 rural health facilities (FY2023/24) 2
Recruitment stalled in FY2022/23 for lack of qualified applicants; the sector then placed nurses permanently and counted a team as in place when most of it was 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
2.1.3 Digital health established and accessible from rural health facilities
baseline 2 facilities (2021/22) 1 → target 10 1 → latest 5 rural district hospitals (FY2023/24): Saanapu, Safotu and Sataua added to the two at baseline 2
No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
2.2.1 Percentage of deaths attributed to major NCDs
baseline Diabetes 9%, cardiovascular disease 34%, other NCDs 18% (2022) 1 → target Decrease by 5% in each category 1 → latest Diabetes 28%, cardiovascular disease 9% (2023) 2
Deaths attributed to diabetes tripled while those attributed to cardiovascular disease fell; the review gives no 2023 figure for other NCDs 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
2.2.2 Prevalence and incidence of non-communicable diseases
baseline Diabetes 605.1, hypertension 469.2, cancer 61.5 per 100,000; overweight and obesity 467.8 per 1,000 (2021) 1 → target At least 5% reduction in prevalence 1 → latest Diabetes 1,503, hypertension 1,075, cancer 233 per 100,000; overweight and obesity 551.8 per 1,000 (2023) 3
The mid-term review reports diabetes up 148% and hypertension up 129% on 2021, and attributes the rise to diet and lifestyle 2. PDS2 uses the 2023 figures as its baseline 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
2.2.3 Prevalence and incidence of communicable diseases (positivity rates)
baseline HIV/AIDS 0%, chlamydia 24.5%, syphilis 1.6%, gonorrhoea 14.8%, hepatitis B 1.4% (2021/22) 1 → target Reduce positivity rate by 5% 1 → latest HIV/AIDS 0%, hepatitis B 2.14%, syphilis 1.8% (FY2023/24) 3
The mid-term review says positivity rose in FY2023/24 for chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhoea and hepatitis B, with FY2022/23 data missing because test reagents ran out 2. No new HIV cases were recorded 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
2.2.4 Percentage of fully immunised children
baseline 0 to 35 months: 42.9% (2019/20); 5 years: 100% (2020/21) 1 → target 100% for both groups 1 → latest 0 to 35 months: 74%; 5 years: 87% (FY2023/24) 2
Coverage rose for infants and fell for five-year-olds; the Health Sector proposed a 94% target in line with global targets 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- No result published
2.3.1 Life expectancy at birth
baseline 75.5 years: women 77, men 74 (2021 census) 1 → target Women 80 years, men 75 years 1 → latest No new measurement; PDS2 carries the 2021 census figures (75.5 years) as its baseline 3
The next population census is due in 2026 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
2.3.2 Mortality rates: under-5, infant, neonatal
baseline Under-5 20, infant 15, neonatal 5 per 1,000 live births (2019/20) 1 → target At least 5% reduction 1 → latest Under-5 4.5, infant 9.3, neonatal 6.0 per 1,000 live births (FY2023/24) 3
Under-5 and infant mortality beat the target; neonatal mortality rose 20% from the baseline, which the review flags as an area for action 2. The mid-term review gives FY2022/23 figures of 4.2, 10 and 6.2 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
Quality Education
- Off track
3.1.1 Transition rates between each level of education
baseline ECE to primary 49% (2021); primary to secondary 93.6% (2021); secondary to tertiary 74% (2020) 1 → target Increase by 3% at each level 1 → latest Primary to secondary 90.8% (2025) 3; secondary to tertiary 70% (2023) 2
Primary-to-secondary transition fell every year to 2023 as more pupils left school early, then recovered to 90.8% in 2025, still below the 93.6% baseline 23. The review notes tertiary figures only count NUS 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Statistical Abstract 2025
- Target met
3.1.2 Percentage of teachers with a higher education qualification
baseline ECE 81%, primary 44%, secondary 63% (2021), tertiary 60% (2020) 1 → target ECE +1, primary +4, secondary +3, tertiary +1 percentage points 1 → latest ECE 100%, primary 50%, secondary 68%, tertiary 65% (mid-term review) 2
All four targets were met within the first three years 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
3.1.3 Gross enrolment in formal PSET (ratio and numbers)
baseline Women 38.6% (3,692), men 26.8% (2,748) (2021) 1 → target Increase baseline by 5% 1 → latest Women 44% (3,896), men 29% (2,778) (2024 SQA bulletin) 3; 6,804 enrolled in 2023 2
The women's rate rose more than 5 points; the men's rose 2.2 points 23. Total numbers were 5.7% above baseline in 2023 and 3.6% above in 2024 23. The review called this steady progress, not achievement 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Statistical Abstract 2025
- Off track
3.2.1 Literacy and numeracy rates at all levels
baseline Primary literacy 71, numeracy 83; secondary literacy 67, numeracy 19 (2020) 1 → target Primary 75 and 87; secondary 71 and 23 1 → latest No comparable rate published: the review says primary rates declined significantly on the new 2021 assessment tools and secondary rates improved slightly in 2023 2
The review dropped the 2020 baseline because assessment tools changed in 2021 2. PDS2 restarts with 2024 figures: 7.6% of Year 8 pupils and 4.6% of Year 12 students at the expected level in maths 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
3.3.1 Percentage of PSET graduates who found employment within six months
baseline 52% (2017) 1 → target 62% 1 → latest 32% for 2020 to 2022 graduates (SQA tracer study) 3; 43% for 2021 to 2023 graduates (PDS2 baseline) 4
The mid-term review recommended removing this indicator because tracer studies report on graduates from before the plan 2.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Statistical Abstract 2025
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
People Empowerment
- Target met
4.1.1 Number of districts developing and promoting community initiatives
baseline 0 (2021/22) 1 → target 51 1 → latest All 51 districts, with approved plans, offices and the first SAT$1 million disbursed (mid-term review) 2
Most district initiatives were in agriculture and fisheries, education and social wellbeing 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
4.2.1 Number of community-based partnerships delivering a spiritual and cultural development focus
baseline 4 (2021/22) 1 → target More than 4 1 → latest Additional funding agreements signed with the National Council of Churches, Komiti Tumama, village mayors and others, on top of the existing four (mid-term review) 2
The review names the new partners but does not give a total count 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Skilled Workforce
- Off track
5.1.1 Review of organisational structures for line ministries
baseline Outdated structures 1 → target 100% of structures reviewed 1 → latest Most ministries reviewed under phases 1 and 2 by FY2023/24; phase 3 was due by June 2025 2
No completion figure has been published since the review 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
5.1.2 Number of government ministries and agencies adopting service charters
baseline 19 (2021/22) 1 → target All 52 1 → latest 43 of 52 (FY2023/24) 2
No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
5.2.1 National Workforce Plan approved and operationalised
baseline Draft plan 1 → target 20% of the plan implemented by FY2025/26 1 → latest National Workforce Plan 2025/26 to 2039/40 approved (reported May 2026) 3
The plan was approved in the final year; no figure for the share implemented has been published 23.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Budget Address 2026/2027
- Off track
5.2.2 Percentage of scholarship awards allocated to skill gaps in the National Workforce Plan
baseline 75% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 85% (mid-term review) 2
No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
5.2.3 Percentage of public servants in compliance with the public service code of conduct
baseline 98.7% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 98.6% (FY2023/24) 2
Compliance slipped slightly below the baseline 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Diversified and Sustainable Economy
Community Development
- Off track
6.1.1 Compliance rate of district councils with the DDP Policy Framework and Program Operating Manual
baseline 0% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 98% (FY2022/23), 92% (FY2023/24) 2
One district was found non-compliant with its grant agreement in FY2022/23 and four in FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
6.2.1 Coverage of existing major community programmes promoting employment and income generation
baseline 7 programmes (2021/22) 1 → target More than 7 1 → latest New programmes added on top of the existing ones, including the Samoa Business Incubator, which supported 66 youth groups and young entrepreneurs in FY2023/24 2
The review names new initiatives in addition to the existing programmes but gives no total count 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
6.3.1 Number of villages covered by the Community Disaster and Climate Risk Management Programme
baseline 110 (2021/22) 1 → target 343 1 → latest 145 villages (FY2024/25) 3
28 villages were added in FY2023/24 2. PDS2 restarts the target at all 362 villages 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity
- Off track
7.1.1 Growth rate of the agriculture and fisheries industry in real GDP terms
baseline 0.9% (2020/21) 1 → target 5% a year 1 → latest 0.8% (FY2022/23), 6.1% (FY2023/24) 2
Only one year reached the 5% target 2. Fishing made a negative contribution to growth in the year to June 2026 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Gross Domestic Product, June 2026 Quarter
- Off track
7.2.1 Volume of local food products
baseline 264.25 tonnes (2021/22) 1 → target 290 tonnes 1 → latest 267.47 tonnes (FY2023/24) 2
No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
7.2.2 Percentage share of agricultural exports in total exports (value)
baseline 26.9%, SAT$24.12m (2020/21) 1 → target 30%, SAT$26.89m 1 → latest 21.2%, SAT$21.64m (FY2023/24) 2
The share fell every year from 39.7% in FY2021/22 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
7.3.1 Number of processing plants established
baseline 12 (2021/22) 1 → target 17 1 → latest No new plants (mid-term review) 2
The review blames COVID-19 2. The Budget Address 2026/27 reports the Atele packhouse completed, which is a post-harvest facility rather than a processing plant 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Budget Address 2026/2027
Tourism Revitalisation
- Off track
8.1.1 Number of community-based tourism attraction sites
baseline 47 active sites (2020/21) 1 → target 60 1 → latest 57 sites (mid-term review) 2
Three short of target at mid-term; No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
8.2.1 Number of visitor arrivals per year
baseline 0 (2020/21) 1 → target 200,000 1 → latest 209,721 in FY2024/25 (Budget Address 2026/27) 3; 190,844 in FY2025/26 excluding cruise passengers (Central Bank) 4
Sources disagree on counting: the Budget Address figure for FY2024/25 passes 200,000, while the Central Bank, which excludes cruise passengers, counts 180,654 in FY2024/25 and 190,844 in FY2025/26 34. The mid-term review counted 175,656 in FY2023/24 2.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Budget Address 2026/2027
- Visitor Earnings and Remittances, June 2026
- Off track
8.2.2 Tourism earnings as a ratio of GDP
baseline 0% (2020/21) 1 → target 25% of GDP by 2025/26 1 → latest 21% (FY2023/24) 2; visitor earnings of SAT$701.5m in FY2025/26 3 against nominal GDP of SAT$3.582 billion 4, about 19.6%
The ratio for FY2025/26 is our arithmetic from the Central Bank's earnings and the Bureau's GDP estimate 34.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Visitor Earnings and Remittances, June 2026
- Gross Domestic Product, June 2026 Quarter
- Target met
8.2.3 Percentage of trained and qualified employees in the hospitality industry
baseline 38.2% (2020/21) 1 → target 70% 1 → latest 94.7% (FY2023/24) 2
Training ran as borders reopened in August 2022 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Business Innovation and Growth
- Off track
9.1.1 Number of total registered businesses
baseline 7,158 (2020) 1 → target 8,000 1 → latest 4,987 (2023) 2
Registrations fell to 5,439 in 2021 and never recovered to the baseline 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
9.1.2 Total export value, average annual growth rate
baseline Services exports -71%, commodity exports -27% (2020/21) 1 → target Services 9%, commodities 20% a year 1 → latest Services -38.8%, commodities -12.3% (FY2023/24) 2; exports of SAT$885m services and SAT$105m commodities in FY2024/25 3
Services exports beat 9% in FY2021/22 and FY2022/23 as tourism returned; commodity exports met 20% only in FY2022/23, then fell on lower fish exports 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
9.1.3 Growth of formal employment in the private sector
baseline 18,156 (2020/21) 1 → target 21,207 persons 1 → latest 19,841 (FY2024/25, excluding public administration) 3
Total formal employment including government reached 28,616 in December 2025 4 and 28,455 in June 2026 5, but the plan's indicator counts the private sector only 13.
Sources (5)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Budget Address 2026/2027
- Employment Report, June 2026 Quarter
- Off track
9.2.1 Number of registered foreign investment enterprises
baseline 298 (2021/22) 1 → target 400 1 → latest 378 (FY2023/24) 2
PDS2 switches to counting new registrations: 61 in FY2024/25 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Not comparable
9.2.2 Number of micro, small and medium enterprises
baseline Micro 288, small 177, medium 167 (2020) 1 → target Micro 300, small 200, medium 200 1 → latest 4,822 SMEs (2023), counted by turnover under SAT$1 million rather than by employees 2
The review could not obtain the employee-based breakdown used for the baseline; the sector is redefining MSMEs 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Increased Labour Mobility
- Target met
10.1.1 Number of workers recruited under labour mobility schemes
baseline 5,634 (2021/22) 1 → target 6,000 1 → latest 9,812 (FY2023/24) 2
Growth came from demand in American Samoa and for women workers in Australia 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- No result published
10.1.2 Labour mobility workers' earnings as a proportion of total remittances
baseline 10.1% (2021/22) 1 → target 20% 1 → latest Cannot be measured: the Central Bank has no system to separate these earnings, and the baseline method cannot be reproduced 2
The review recommended removing the indicator 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
10.2.1 Number of training programmes for workers under labour mobility schemes
baseline 5 (2017/18) 1 → target 8 1 → latest 54 (FY2023/24), including 16 debriefs for returning workers 2
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
10.3.1 Number of professional workers in regional organisations
baseline 311 (2021/22) 1 → target 320 1 → latest 256 (FY2023/24), counting regional and international organisations 2
The review widened the indicator to international organisations after regional bodies failed to supply data; 148 were counted in FY2022/23 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Macroeconomic Stability
- Target met
11.1.1 Annual average real GDP growth rate
baseline -7.1% (2020/21) 1 → target 3 to 4% 1 → latest 2.3% (FY2021/22), 15.2% (FY2022/23), 4.8% (FY2023/24), 4.2% (FY2024/25) 3; -1.6% (FY2025/26) 4
The five-year average is about 5% on these figures, above the target, but the final year was the first contraction since the pandemic 34. The mid-term review reported earlier estimates of -5.4%, 9.2% and 9.4% for the first three years 2.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Pathway for the Development of Samoa 2026/27 – 2030/31
- Gross Domestic Product, June 2026 Quarter
- Target met
11.2.1 Official external debt as a percentage of GDP
baseline 51.8% (2020/21) 1 → target Below 50% 1 → latest 18.0% (FY2025/26): external debt SAT$641.0m 3
Debt fell through no new borrowing under the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy and GDP growth 2. Total government debt was 19.4% of GDP in June 2026 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Government Finance Statistics, June 2026 Quarter
- Target met
11.2.2 Official foreign reserves in months of imports
baseline 10.7 months (2020/21) 1 → target Above 4.0 months of imports 1 → latest 16.5 months (April 2026) 3
The Central Bank attributes reserves to grants, remittances and visitor earnings 3; the review says the same 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monetary Policy Statement for the Financial Year 2026/2027
Security and Trusted Governance
Empowered Legislation
- Target met
12.1.1 Percentage of relevant legislation reviewed and strengthened
baseline 24%: 14 of 59 Fabric of Laws recommendations (2017) 1 → target 27% 1 → latest 33%: 20 of 59 recommendations implemented (mid-term review) 2
39 recommendations remain; a second Fabric of Laws review was being prepared 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
12.1.2 Percentage of calls for police assistance attended to in a timely manner
baseline 83% (2020/21) 1 → target 90% 1 → latest 67%: 6,767 of 10,120 calls (FY2023/24) 2
Police say unattended calls included false alarms and pranks; the review recommended dropping the indicator as operational 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
12.2.1 Percentage of backlog court cases completed
baseline 80% (2020/21) 1 → target 85% 1 → latest 54% (FY2023/24) 2
The review cites rescheduling and a shortage of lawyers 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
12.2.2 Percentage of applications for legal aid approved
baseline 50% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 79%: 88 of 112 applications (FY2023/24) 3
100% was reached in FY2021/22, then fell to 76% in FY2022/23 2. PDS2 restarts from 79% with a 90% target 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
Improved Accountability
- Off track
13.1.1 Percentage of ministry and agency annual reports submitted to Parliament on time
baseline 28% (2021/22) 1 → target 80% 1 → latest 13% (FY2023/24) 2
Timeliness fell by more than half from the baseline 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
13.2.1 Percentage of government agencies with internal audit functions adopting the Internal Audit Charter
baseline 0% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 79% (FY2023/24) 2
The Government Audit Committee, activated in 2022, expected the rest to adopt charters by the end of the plan 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
13.2.2 Report of the Auditor General to Parliament
baseline FY2019/20 report 1 → target FY2020/21, FY2021/22 and FY2022/23 reports tabled 1 → latest 2020 and 2021 reports tabled and awaiting government responses; FY2021/22 and FY2022/23 reports in draft (mid-term review) 2
The review blames COVID-19 for the delay 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
13.2.3 National Anti-Corruption Strategy developed and implemented
baseline Not in place 1 → target Strategy approved and 10% of activities implemented 1 → latest Strategy launched June 2024 2; the Budget Address 2026/27 says it is being implemented, without a share of activities 3
Approval was achieved; no measure of implementation has been published 23.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Budget Address 2026/2027
Dynamic Global Relations and Partnerships
- Target met
14.1.1 Efficiency of intelligence sharing, inter-agency response and border control
baseline All threats reported and responded to 1 → target 100% timely response to national security threats, including disasters 1 → latest Achieved, as measured by implementation of the National Security Policy, reviewed in 2023 and reissued in 2024 (mid-term review) 2
The measure is qualitative; the review reports regular National Security Committee meetings 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
14.1.2 International Health Regulations capacity and health emergency preparedness
baseline 85% (2019/20) 1 → target 100% compliance with IHR core capacities and the Health Emergency Plan 1 → latest 76%: 10 of 13 core capacities (FY2022/23) 2
A Joint External Evaluation in November 2023 was to inform a National Action Plan for Health Security 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
14.2.1 Number of international partnership arrangements
baseline 38 (2021/22) 1 → target Equal to or more than 38 1 → latest 50 (FY2024/25) 3
The mid-term review counted 45, including the Samoa Agreement and Australia's budget support programme 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Target met
14.3.1 Number of diplomatic offices established
baseline 11 (2021/22) 1 → target Equal to or more than 11 1 → latest 12 diplomatic posts (FY2024/25) 3
The mid-term review counted 11 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
Secured Environment and Climate Change
Build Climate Resilience
- Off track
15.1.1 Proportion of sectors implementing climate resilience strategies
baseline 57% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 71% (FY2023/24) 2
All 14 sectors had mainstreamed climate and disaster risk into their sector plans 2. No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
15.1.2 Proportion of sectors implementing disaster risk reduction strategies
baseline 57% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 79% (FY2023/24) 2
No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
15.2.1 Level of investment in climate resilience programmes
baseline SAT$35.5 million (2021/22) 1 → target Increase baseline by 50%, to SAT$53.3 million 1 → latest SAT$104 million (FY2023/24) 2
Most of this went into roads, bridges, aviation and port infrastructure 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
15.2.2 Number of climate and disaster risk financing instruments
baseline 7 (2021/22) 1 → target More than 7 1 → latest 8: the Loss and Damage Trust Account was added in FY2023/24 2
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Effective Environmental Protection and Management Frameworks
- Off track
16.1.1 Percentage of major development projects compliant with national safeguard requirements
baseline 75% (2021) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest About 80% (FY2022/23 and FY2023/24) 2
PDS2 restarts from 80% of development consent applications approved in FY2024/25, a different measure 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- No result published
16.2.1 Percentage of waste generated and managed, by stream
baseline Solid waste 42%; chemical and hazardous waste not captured (2018/19) 1 → target Solid waste 53%; hazardous waste inventory identified 1 → latest No new waste audit; PDS2 carries 42% (2021) as its baseline 3
The review says progress cannot be verified until the next waste audit 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
16.3.1 Number of sectors implementing green initiatives
baseline 6 (2021/22) 1 → target 14 1 → latest 10 (FY2023/24) 2
No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Enhanced Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
- Off track
17.1.1 Percentage of species at risk on the IUCN Red List
baseline 6.6%, 120 species (2020) 1 → target 6%, 108 species 1 → latest 6.6% (FY2023/24) 2
Critically endangered species rose from 7 to 12, including the manumea 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
17.1.2 Marine and terrestrial protected areas
baseline Marine 6,508.87 ha; terrestrial 239.90 ha (2022) 1 → target Increase by 5% of baseline 1 → latest Marine 7,042.32 ha; terrestrial 71,205.68 ha (2023, State of the Environment Report) 2
PDS2 counts 29,478.37 ha of ecosystems under protection in FY2024/25, a different aggregate 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- No result published
17.1.3 Total area coverage of mangroves
baseline 370 ha (2011) 1 → target Increase by 30% 1 → latest No survey during the plan; the most recent, in 2020, found 232 ha 2
The only reading is from before the plan and shows a fall from the baseline 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
17.2.1 Scope of invasive species under control or eradication programmes
baseline 16 terrestrial plant, 9 terrestrial animal and 2 marine invasives (2018/19) 1 → target 5 top-priority biodiversity invasives, 4 agriculture and livestock pests, 1 marine invasive, 1 potential invasive 1 → latest 5 priority species and 1 marine invasive controlled; 2 of 4 agricultural pests controlled; no potential invasive detected (mid-term review) 2
The agricultural pest target was half met; eradication programmes still need time and money 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
17.3.1 Hectares of prioritised watershed areas rehabilitated or declared reserves
baseline 412.2 ha (2020/21) 1 → target 512.2 ha 1 → latest Over 600 ha (Budget Address 2026/27) 3
539.6 ha had been reached by FY2022/23 2.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Budget Address 2026/2027
- Off track
17.4.1 Number of community conservation areas
baseline 41 (2021) 1 → target At least 20 additional 1 → latest 41 (mid-term review) 2
No new areas; the review cites slow consultations and land acquisition 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Sustainable Energy Development Enhanced
- Off track
18.1.1 Percentage of renewable energy in the final energy mix
baseline 30% (2019) 1 → target 55% 1 → latest 26.2% (2022) 2; 23.3% of total energy use (2023) 3
The share fell below the baseline as households moved from firewood to LPG and hydro stations were under repair 2. PDS2 gives a different 2023 figure, 34.3% of total primary energy supply, and switches to renewable electricity, 29.3% in 2024 4.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Statistical Abstract 2025
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
18.2.1 Percentage of products complying with minimum energy efficiency standards
baseline 5% (2021/22) 1 → target 20% 1 → latest 15% (FY2023/24) 3
Measured as the share of trading companies compliant in shop audits 23.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Target met
18.3.1 Compliance with petroleum health, safety, security and environment standards
baseline 70% (2022) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 100% of service stations (2024) 2
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Structured Public Works and Infrastructure
Responsive Public Utility Services
- Off track
19.1.1 Hours per 12 months of unplanned interrupted electricity supply
baseline 672 hours in 12 months (2020/21) 1 → target 336 hours in 12 months 1 → latest 913.77 minutes in 12 months (FY2023/24) 2
The framework states the baseline in hours and the review in minutes, but both use the same 672 figure, so the direction is clear: interruptions rose to 1,059.89 in FY2021/22, fell to 762.90 in FY2022/23 and rose again 12. Power rationing followed in early 2025 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Pathway for the Development of Samoa 2026/27 – 2030/31
- No result published
19.1.2 Proportion of households with an improved sanitation facility whose waste is removed for off-site treatment
baseline 10% (2020/21) 1 → target 40% 1 → latest No new measurement; the review repeats the 10% baseline pending the 2026 census 2
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Target met
19.1.3 Compliance of treated water schemes with the Samoa National Drinking Water Standards
baseline 85% (2018/19) 1 → target 98% 1 → latest 100% for urban and rural treated schemes, 99% for Savai'i (FY2022/23) 2
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
19.2.1 Proportion of households with access to affordable electricity
baseline 98% (2020/21) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 98.2% of households on the main electricity supply (2023 HIES) 3
The review had no new figure and awaited the 2026 census 2; the 2023 HIES measures mains connection rather than affordability 3. PDS2 lowers the target to sustaining 98% 4.
Sources (4)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Samoa Monetary Poverty Assessment 2023
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
19.2.2 Proportion of households with access to affordable water supply
baseline 95% (2018/19) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest Samoa Water Authority coverage 91% (FY2023/24), including commercial customers 2; 85.9% of households with public water (2023 HIES) 3
The review rebased the indicator to 88% in FY2021/22, so the 95% baseline is not the same series 2. Only 62.2% of households in Rest of Upolu had public water in 2023 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Samoa Monetary Poverty Assessment 2023
Innovative Information, Communication and Technology Use
- Target met
20.1.1 Proportion of households accessing internet services
baseline 85.7% (2021) 1 → target 95% 1 → latest 96.3% (FY2022/23) 2
The review warns the regulator's subscriber data may double-count; PDS2 goes back to 85.7% (2021 census) as its baseline 23.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Target met
20.1.2 Level of ICT infrastructure coverage
baseline 21.9% (2021) 1 → target 80% 1 → latest 98% mobile broadband and 99% digital television coverage (FY2023/24) 2; 99% 4G population coverage (2024) 3
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Statistical Abstract 2025
- Target met
20.2.1 National Payment System developed and adopted
baseline Not in place 1 → target System developed and 100% adopted by financial institutions 1 → latest Launched May 2023; four commercial banks connected and live (mid-term review) 2
Phase 2 was to connect the Ministry of Finance and Ministry for Customs and Revenue 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
Consolidated Infrastructure Management
- Off track
21.1.1 Implementation of the National Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy
baseline Strategy endorsed (2022) 1 → target 20% of strategic activities implemented 1 → latest Not yet fully implemented; most initiatives in planning (mid-term review) 2
The review cites a lack of documented evidence of progress 2. PDS2 counts 3 of 9 infrastructure agencies with asset management plans in FY2024/25 3.
Sources (3)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Off track
21.2.1 Proportion of major infrastructure assets consolidated into the maintenance database
baseline 0% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest No consolidated database exists (mid-term review) 2
A National Asset Register was planned under the strategy 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
21.2.2 Percentage of major assets revaluation completed
baseline 0% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 0% (FY2023/24) 2
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- Off track
21.3.1 Percentage of major infrastructure projects in compliance with national and international standards
baseline 75% (2021/22) 1 → target 100% 1 → latest 90% (FY2023/24) 2
80% in FY2022/23 2. No final review of the plan has been published; the last official reading is the mid-term review for FY2023/24 2.
Sources (2)
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
- The Mid-term Review of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2021/22 - FY2025/26
What comes next
Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 to FY2030/31 (PDS2) · July 2026 to June 2031
PDS2 was launched by Prime Minister Laʻaulialemalietoa on 8 June 2026 with the vision of a "highly resilient, inclusive, safe and prosperous Samoa, grounded in the Fa'a-Samoa and faith in God" 12. It has five outcomes: inclusive social development; sustainable economy; trusted governance, rule of law and security; safeguarded climate-resilient environment; and structured public works and sustainable infrastructure 2. Its 12 priority areas are public health and wellness; education and culture; macroeconomic resilience; communities' economic empowerment; private sector diversification; social justice; workforce development; strategic diplomacy and security; environmental protection, restoration and conservation; renewable energy transition; public infrastructure asset management; and digital transformation and innovation 2.
Its monitoring framework sets FY2024/25 baselines and targets for FY2030/31 3. Headline targets: poverty from 15.2% to 10%; real GDP growth of at least 3 to 4% a year; inflation at 3%; external debt below 50% of GDP and reserves above four months of imports; renewable electricity from 29.3% to 50%; private-sector formal employment up 3.5% a year from 19,841; tourism earnings from SAT$652.3 million to SAT$800 million; life expectancy up at least two years from 75.5; government spending on social protection from 7% to 10%; villages with disaster preparedness from 145 to all 362; Year 8 pupils at the expected level in maths from 7.6% to 20%; ECE participation from 29% to at least 80% 3.
The plan says it draws on lessons from the PDS1 mid-term and pre-completion reviews, which found gaps in baseline data, indicator coherence, reporting timeliness and evaluation capacity 23. The Ministry of Finance is to run a national dashboard, with a mid-term review and a full-term review approved by the Cabinet Development Committee 3. The FY2026/27 budget is its first, with a SAT$20 million Child Wellbeing Benefit and SAT$102 million for the District Development Program 4.
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- Pathway for the Development of Samoa (PDS) FY2026/27 – FY2030/31 Official Launch
- Pathway for the Development of Samoa 2026/27 – 2030/31
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the Pathway for the Development of Samoa FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
- Budget Address 2026/2027