Samoa is a founding member of ADB and has been receiving support from the bank for infrastructure development, policy reforms, and strengthening of its climate resilience. Samoa has been making good progress in addressing poverty and managing gender, health, education, and environment issues.
As of 31 December 2023, ADB has committed 148 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $497 million to Samoa. ADB’s current sovereign portfolio in Samoa includes 7 grants worth $137.8 million.