# Samoa economic and fiscal management reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samoa-economic-and-fiscal-management-reforms
> Updated: 2026-10-19T10:49:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Samoa is undertaking several initiatives to strengthen its national economic framework. The government is working to improve public investment management through assessments by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address issues with project appraisal, procurement, and capital spending oversight.

In coordination with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), officials are seeking to convert infrastructure project pipelines—including roads, ports, and water systems—into bankable initiatives while prioritizing debt sustainability. 

Additionally, the Ministry of Revenue is exploring strategies to integrate informal businesses into the formal economy. Proposed reforms include simplified business registration, digitalization, and increased taxpayer education. While intended to improve compliance and business development, these efforts have raised concerns regarding the livelihoods of small-scale traders and the potential impact of increased tax official visibility in marginalized regions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Samoa explores formalizing informal businesses through tax reforms

Samoa is considering ways to bring informal businesses into the formal tax system through digitalization and simplified registration, despite concerns over the impact on small-scale traders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samoa-explores-formalizing-informal-businesses-through-tax-reforms

### 2026-10-01: Samoa strengthens investment management and infrastructure planning

Samoa is enhancing its public investment management via IMF reviews and seeking infrastructure project funding through the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samoa-strengthens-investment-management-and-infrastructure-planning

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