Samoa: Selected Issues

Publication Date:

July 16, 2010

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The impact of the 2009 tsunami on tourism and on the Samoan economy is likely to be substantial. The effectiveness of monetary transmission in Samoa has improved over time; however, it is still below international standards. The adverse impact of the crisis on the functioning of the banking system may be alleviated by an improvement in the financial infrastructure. State-owned enterprises (SOE) continue to play an important role in Samoa, and the key to successful SOE reform in Samoa will be placing them on a fully commercial footing.

Series:

Country Report No. 2010/215

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 16, 2010

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455202898/1934-7685

Stock No:

1WSMEA2010003

Pages:

19

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