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NDID Policy Stakeholder consultations included private financial institutions, telecom operators, utilities, NGOs, and development partners.
The Samoa Bureau of Statistics held a stakeholder consultation on the National Digital Identification (NDID) Policy, engaging key sectors to refine the proposed framework.
The session focused on enhancing interoperability, data governance, and user trust to support the successful implementation of Samoa’s National Digital ID system.
Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) successfully concluded Days 2 and 3 of the Stakeholder Sensemaking Workshop, bringing together key partners and stakeholders to discuss important aspects of strengthening Samoa’s statistical system. The sessions focused on administrative data use, digital and data readiness, governance arrangements, and safeguards to ensure responsible and
Our Government Statistician, Leota Aliielua Salani represented Samoa at the 57th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UN57SC) held from 3–6 March at the United Nations. The Commission brings together chief statisticians and senior officials from around the world to discuss and guide how official statistics are produced, governed,
In preparation for the Population- Housing Listing and Mapping Update fieldwork, the Census, Surveys and Demography Statistics Division of the Samoa Bureau of Statistics commenced a one week training program on Monday, 23 February 2026. The training will continue throughout the week until Friday, 27 February 2026, and is being
Samoa DHS–MICS 2025 Data Workshop Opens The Samoa Bureau of Statistics officially opened the Samoa Demographic and Health Survey–Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (DHS-MICS) 2025 Data Interpretation and Report Compilation (DIRC) Workshop, at Lava Hotel. The 5-day workshop brings together officials from government ministries, stakeholders, agencies, and partner organizations to strengthen
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE ASSOCIATE MINISTER FOR THE SAMOA BUREAU OF STATISTICS AFIOGA TILAFONO DAVID HUNTER: Launching of Samoa’s Monetary Poverty Assessment Report 2023 and Samoa’s Multidimensional Poverty Index Report 2023 Tanoa Hotel 6th February 2026 Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga – Lau Afioga i le Tiakono
We extend our sincere gratitude to DFAT through the TAUTAI Governance for Economic Growth project for the generous financial support that made this initiative a reality. Our heartfelt thanks also go to the ABS Pacific Programme for their dedication in facilitating the week-long program, and for their warm hospitality. Finally,
