Samoa District Directory

This is the second updated edition of the Samoa District Profiles – Fa’amaumauga o Itumalo ma Nuu, providing essential information across all 51 districts, covering 100% of Samoa’s population and communities. It reflects Samoa’s commitment to coordinated, inclusive, and community- driven development.

This publication serves as a centralised reference for district leadership, governance structures, services, demographic data, and key contacts. It strengthens coordination, communication, and evidence-based decision- making across government, districts, and development partners.

At its core is the District Development Programme (DDP), the Government’s flagship mechanism for district-led planning, resource allocation, and service delivery, with 20% of funding dedicated to Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) initiatives.

This reflects the understanding that families are not uniform, and that women, men, children, youth, and persons with disabilities have different needs. Achieving equitable outcomes requires targeted and sustained investment across all groups. The District Profiles strengthen service targeting, accountability, and coordination, ensuring investments deliver real community impact.

A key priority is improving children and youth outcomes, recognising that early investment drives long-term benefits. This is supported through the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework, with the Child Wellbeing Benefit (CWB) as a core delivery mechanism. Equally important is the inclusion of persons with disabilities, strengthened through the National Disability Inclusive Development Plan, improving access, participation, and protection. The Samoa Youth Advisory Group reinforces the Government’s commitment to ensuring young people have a voice in decisions that affect their future.

Looking ahead, this publication aligns with the Government’s transition to the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs from July 2026, strengthening a family-centred, inclusive service model. Dedicated divisions will focus on children, youth, families, women, men, and persons with disabilities. By consolidating district data, governance structures, and contacts in a clear format, this publication promotes transparency, efficiency, and coordination, strengthening service delivery. As a living document, it will be regularly updated to remain relevant and responsive to district needs. The Ministry acknowledges the support of the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) in providing reliable data to strengthen planning and implementation. Inclusive development, grounded in communities and focused on Samoa’s future.