Third national report by Samoa: on the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat desertification (UNCCD)

Abstract

Samoa has retained the same ruling governing party of the last 20 years as its government for the next five years after the general elections in early March 2006. After years in power since 1985, the Human Rights Political Party (HRPP) continues to advance its 9 focus on enhancing the macroeconomic stability of the country. Apart from reliance on traditional mainstays such as agriculture and remittances, it targeted growth led by the construction, other manufacturing, hotels and restaurants, transport and communication sectors. Samoa therefore has achieved significant progress and success in areas of social and economic competence as it entered the 21st century. Economic performance continued to achieve positive results and social indicators showed signs of improvement. This means the quality of life has advanced. However, a lot remains to be done and efforts towards raising the quality of life is forever challenging