AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoEconomic Outlook: Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has directed Treasury and the Central Bank to provide Parliament with updated economic indicators, after a withdrawn GDP report raised questions about a reported 200 million tala contraction. Pacific Development: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 strategy puts institutional capacity, climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure at the centre of support for Samoa and 11 other island economies, with more flexible project delivery. Digital Finance: Samoa’s new automated transfer system is expected to speed up domestic payments and widen access to financial services, including for people without bank accounts. Regional officials say digital finance must also earn users’ trust and help families save and manage financial shocks. Agriculture: Samoa’s planned Jerusalem embassy was reaffirmed during talks that also explored Israeli agricultural expertise, training and internships, with the Prime Minister proposing village-based selection to extend opportunities to rural communities.
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