AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital ID Procurement: Samoa is seeking identity and biometric technology suppliers for its national digital ID system. A market briefing is set for October 15; firms must register by 5 p.m. October 14, ahead of a planned November tender. Fisheries: A strengthening El Niño could shift tuna fishing grounds and catch rates across the Pacific into 2027, posing risks for Samoa’s fishing industry and economy. Economic Outlook: Samoa’s Bureau of Statistics estimates the economy contracted 1.6% in the year to June 2026. It withdrew an experimental report showing a steeper 8.1% decline for further review. Clean Energy: Greenology Samoa and the Market Development Facility are piloting flexible payment plans to help households, churches and small businesses afford rooftop solar. Connectivity: A new project has connected four Savaiʻi primary schools and government services in Tuasivi, bringing improved internet access to more than 1,000 students and 30 teachers.
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