The Independent State of Samoa

Table of Contents

1. 1. General Information

   1. General Fact Sheet
      1. 1.1 Introduction
      2. 1.2 Geography
      3. 1.3 Socio-economic Profile
      4. 1.4 Government
      5. 1.5 National Social Welfare System
      6. 1.6 Education Profile
      7. 1.7 Health Profile
      8. 1.8 Information Communication Technology

2. 2. Current Situation of Persons with Disabilities

   1. 2.1 Definition and Classification
   2. 2.2 Government Policy and National Plan Towards Persons with Disabilities
   3. 2.3 Government System
   4. 2.4 Regional Cooperation
   5. 2.5 Statistics Data
   6. 3.6 Law and Legislation
   7. 2.7 Social Services
   8. 2.8 Medical Services, Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices
   9. 2.9 Community Based Rehabilitation
   10. 2.10 Independent Living Movement
   11. 2.11 Public Awareness
   12. 2.12 Sports

3. Biwako Millennium Framework Seven Priority Areas

   1. 2.13 Self-help Organizations of persons with disabilities and related family and parent associations
   2. 2.14 Women with Disabilities
   3. 2.15 Early Detection, Intervention and Education
   4. 2.16 Training and Employment
   5. 2.17 Access to Built Environment and Public Transportation
   6. 2.18 Access to Information and Communication
   7. 2.19 Poverty Alleviation through capacity-building, social Security and sustainable livelihood programs

4. 3.The Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons, 2003-0212:"Toward and Inclusive, Barrier-Free, and Rights-Based Society"Action Guideline: THe Biwako Millennium Framework

5. 4.Profile of Disability Related Organizations

   1. 4.1 Profile of Governmental Organizations or Persons with Disabilities
   2. 4.2 Profile of Non-governmental Organizations of/ for Persons with Disabilities

6. Abbreviations

7. References

   1. Primary References
   2. Internet Sources

8. Table

   1. 1. Population by Age, 2001 Census
   2. 2. Economically Active Population, 2001 Census
   3. 3. International Merchandise Trade Summary, 2002 - 2004
   4. 4. Gross Domestic Product, Market Prices, 2002 and 2003
   5. 5. Primary and Secondary School Enrolments by Rear
   6. 6. Number of Teachers by Type of School
   7. 7. Health Indicators, 2001 Census
   8. 8. Disability Population by Area and Gender
   9. 9. Disabled Population by Education Attainment
   10. 10. Main Work Activity for People with Disabilities by Gender
   11. 11. People with Disabilities by Type of Disability and Age
   12. 12. Aids Possessed and Aids Requested by PWDS According to Type
   13. 13. People with Disabilities Involvement in Sports by Gender and Age

9. Figure

   1. 1. Fact Sheet
   2. 2. Map
   3. 3. Disability Population by Age Group - Adult Disability Identification Census
   4. 4. UNV Project Organization Structure

1. Reference

   Primary Reference

   • Asian Development Bank.Discussion Paper.ADB Pacific Strategy 2005-09: Responding to the Priorities of the Poor, April 2004
   • Asian Development Bank, Technical Assistance to the Independent State of Samoa for Preparing the Education Sector Project II, TAR:SAM 34285. December 2003
   • Bentin-Toalepaialii, Marie. Review Paper on Samoa, Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture, as presented at the Regional Workshop towards a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities, Bangkok, Thailand, 14-17 October 2003.
   • Faafeu-Taaloga, Malaefono T., Samoan Adult 15+ Disability Identification Census Report 2002 and Key Recommendations, Nuanua O Le Alofa Inc. and Inclusion International Asia and Pacific Region.
   • McKinstry, Graham and Penelope Price. (2004) Review of Policy and Legislation on Disability in Pacific Island Countries. Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
   • Mr Sydney Fa'asau, Principal Youth Officer, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Cultural Affairs, Pacific Youth Strategy 2005 Updates - Samoa, March 2005.
   • United Nations Volunteers Program. Project Document. SAM/02/V01
   • United Nations, Focus on Ability, Celebrate Diversity: Highlights of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002 Social Policy Paper No. 13. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
   • Women for Peace, Understanding and Advancement, Inclusion International (Disability and Human rights), National Council of Women (NCW) and members of Civil Society, NGO Shadow Report on the Status of Women in Samoa, December 2004