has historically led on energy in Samoa, having been involved in the sector since 1972 when it funded the establishment of the EPC. World Bank/ADB ICT infrastructure investment the investment in ICT infrastructure aims to – increase the economic opportunity for businesses and individuals through the provision of faster, cheaper and more reliable internet. AusAID will partner with both the ADB and the World Bank to install a new submarine fibre-optic cable system which will increase ICT connectivity in Samoa. An increase in connectivity will reduce transactional costs leading to cheaper internet and telecom services, improved delivery of public services such as health, education, disaster warning information, financial services and provide development opportunities in the private sector. Twinned with the provision of new ICT assets will be a focus on regulatory reforms that would increase competition amongst ICT providers and contribute to greater and sustained economic growth. While initial priorities in renewable energy, ICT and roads have been identified, the program is intended to be able to adapt through high level dialogue engagement, with the GoS, development partners and over time the private sector, for specific projects where return of equity is sufficiently high. Additionally all proposed investments will be further developed through Investment Concept Notes and/or Partner Led Summary Design Documents in accordance with AusAID design guidance. Further analysis of Phase One’s investments can be found in Annex 4.
has historically led on energy in Samoa, having been involved in the sector since 1972 when it funded the establishment of the EPC. World Bank/ADB ICT infrastructure investment – the investment in ICT infrastructure aims to increase the economic opportunity for businesses and individuals through the provision of faster, cheaper and more reliable internet. AusAID will partner with both the ADB and the World Bank to install a new submarine fibre-optic cable system which will increase ICT connectivity in Samoa. An increase in connectivity will reduce transactional costs leading to cheaper internet and telecom services, improved delivery of public services such as health, education, disaster warning information, financial services and provide development opportunities in the private sector. Twinned with the provision of new ICT assets will be a focus on regulatory reforms that would increase competition amongst ICT providers and contribute to greater and sustained economic growth. While initial priorities in renewable energy, ICT and roads have been identified, the program is intended to be able to adapt through high level dialogue engagement, with the GoS, development partners and over time the private sector, for specific projects where return of equity is sufficiently high. Additionally all proposed investments will be further developed through Investment Concept Notes and/or Partner Led Summary Design Documents in accordance with AusAID design guidance. Further analysis of Phase One’s investments can be found in Annex 4.
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