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The overall objective of the project is to assist the Government of Samoa in its effort to support the relocation and rehabilitation of communities living in the Island of Upolu affected by the tsunami of September 29, 2009 through the provision of improved infrastructure access to relocation sites enhanced transport infrastructure and assistance to local communities to address future natural disasters.

Good quality water or potable water is water that is clear, colourless and with pleasant taste and odour. It must not contain any substance, organism, chemical or radioactive materials and/or concentration which could endanger the consumers at all times. To prevent waterborne diseases, access to safe water that meets regulatory standards is most protective of public health. These drinking water quality standards were prepared by the Samoa Drinking-water Standards Task Force which includes members of various government departments and organisations.

The energy sector is important to Samoa's economic, social, infrastructure and environmental composition. This plan has therefore been developed using extensive consultation with many groups. The purpose of the Energy Sector Plan is to provide a comprehensive plan for the energy sector to deliver outcomes consistent with the overarching Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2012-2016, with due regard for cross-cutting issues including emphasising the importance of raising living standards, increasing resilience and boosting productivity for sustainable development. It provides a resourcing framework to support implementation of the plan.

Planning and Urban Management (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007

A Bill intituled an act to make provision for the protection and proper management of the environment in Samoa and the promotion of sustainable development, and to facilitate compliance with Samoa's international environment related obligations, and for related purposes.

Since the first Statement of Economic Strategy the government has continued to view the private sector as the engine for development and growth. This SDS again places great emphasis on the importance of developing the private sector. The ultimate goal for stimulating private sector investment is to create employment opportunities in addition to providing goods and services and generating a solid source of government revenue. Promoting private sector investment therefore is a key prerequisite for achieving the national vision of a better quality of life.

Since the first Statement of Economic Strategy the government has continued to view the private sector as the engine for development and growth. This SDS again places great emphasis on the importance of developing the private sector. The ultimate goal for stimulating private sector investment is to create employment opportunities in addition to providing goods and services and generating a solid source of government revenue. Promoting private sector investment therefore is a key prerequisite for achieving the national vision of a better quality of life.

The energy sector is important to Samoa's economic, social, infrastructure and environmental composition. This plan has therefore been developed using extensive consultation with many groups. The purpose of the Energy Sector Plan is to provide a comprehensive plan for the energy sector to deliver outcomes consistent with the overarching Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2012-2016, with due regard for cross-cutting issues including emphasising the importance of raising living standards, increasing resilience and boosting productivity for sustainable development. It provides a resourcing framework to support implementation of the plan.

Trade in endangered species draft bill for 2013