01936cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF021683 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781513574424 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept. Samoa : 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2021. 1 online resource (107 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students Samoa has shown resilience to past economic shocks, underpinned by the authorities' strong commitment to support the economy and financial assistance provided by the international community. Samoa was among the first countries in the world to secure its border to protect its citizens from COVID-19. The authorities' quick response to the measles outbreak and the global pandemic has identified the policy priorities well. The international community also responded swiftly, including the IMF disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) in April 2020 which helped unlock record budget support grants by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB). The authorities strengthened the health care system and provided support to the private sector, with assistance targeted to vulnerable businesses and households to safeguard livelihoods. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2021/056 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2021/056/002.2021.issue-056-en.xml IMF e-Library