Official launch of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa (PDS) FY2026/27 – FY2030/31
Monday 8th June 2026
Today, the Honourable Prime Minister, La’aulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt, officially launched Samoa’s new national development plan at the TATTE Convention Centre.
Guided by the theme, “Sustaining community empowerment, driving resilient growth and fostering good governance, social justice and partnerships,” the PDS sets Samoa’s development direction for the next five years towards the vision of a “Highly resilient, safe and prosperous Samoa grounded in the fa’aSamoa and faith in God.”
The plan focuses on five (5) Key Strategic Outcomes and is supported by twelve (12) Key Priority Areas. Progress will be tracked against a set of National Indicators aligned to existing sector mechanisms and the National Planning Framework.
The Government acknowledges the valuable contributions of communities, the private sector, civil society, development partners, and all stakeholders who helped shape this national plan.
A series of public launch events will be held throughout this week:
9 June – Fasito’o Tai EFKS Hall
11 June – Salelologa Market, Savai'i
12 June – Fono Fa’avae, Sasina, Savai'i
All events commence at 10:00am.