PAVING THE WAY FOR OUR FUTURE - NEW DIRECTIONS

Regional Human Development Report 2024

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UNDP MCO Samoa

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Engaging local communities key to drive recycling awareness

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Information access redefined: Introducing our new Digital Kiosks

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Island Voices: Newsletter Quarter 3, 2024

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REAPing the benefits of creating early awareness of waste management and recovery in schools

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Promoting a just green transition for the benefit of all

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Press Release
Strengthening democracies, governance, and elections in the region

The workshop provides a platform for EMBs to share knowledge and explore different approaches to managing elections in a bid to build resilient and transparent electoral systems that reflect the diverse voices of local communities.

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Press Release
Tokelau launches first Blue Economy Roadmap to advance ocean management

"This Blue Economy Roadmap and Action Plan acknowledges our uniqueness, our remoteness, and isolation, but also highlights our limited local infrastructure and resources and our lack of legal frameworks which heighten our economic vulnerability,” said Hon. Alapati Tavite, Ulu-o-Tokelau.

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Story
Samoa hands over new wing of One UN House during Secretary-General Guterres' visit

“This visit is not just about paying tribute and solidarity for the people of Samoa, but also a visit of gratitude. Gratitude to the Government of Samoa that has provided the UN with absolutely fantastic premises."

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Publication
Samoa National Anti-Corruption Policy & Strategy 2023 -2028

The National Anti-corruption Policy (NACP) 2024/25 – 2028/29 is a good governance measure that reflects the people’s expectations and aspirations for Samoa to be a corrupt-free country. It provides the public policy direction and plan of action to contribute towards fulfilling such aspirations.

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Article
Samoa’s recyclers incorporate inclusive approaches and best practices in daily operations

Strengthening organizational structures, cultures and capacities to systematically mainstream principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access in the workplace, was the focus of a recent workshop for Samoa’s waste recyclers.

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Article
Tokelau’s Blue Economy Roadmap on track

The Blue Economy Roadmap is crucial for Tokelau's sustainable development, particularly given its reliance on marine resources. Tokelau's small size and remote location make it especially vulnerable to environmental changes and resource depletion.

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Article
Circular Economy embraced and localised the Samoan way

Waste continues to be a challenge in Samoa, and the continued reliance on imports of manufactured goods has impacted the natural environment due to the increased generation of plastic waste and related pollution.

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Press Release
Innovative experiment converts discarded fish skin into sustainable leather products

The Accelerator Lab (AccLab), UNDP’s in-house innovation engine, proposed innovative solutions to diversify ocean-dependent livelihoods and aid in ocean conservation.

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What we do

The Samoa MCO works closely with the governments of Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau as well as Non-Government Organisations on development programmes in the areas of Democratic Governance, Sustainable Livelihoods/Poverty Reduction, Crisis Prevention & Recovery, Environment and Energy and Gender Mainstreaming.

About Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau

10,863

Cook Islands Population

1,689

Niue Population

208,214

Samoa Population

1,500

Tokelau Population

96.5

percent

People need access to drinking water

5.4

percent

Infant Mortality rate