TCM Sector Plan-second draf-Trade Commerce and manufacturing Sector Plan

Trade, Commerce and Manufacturing (TCM) Sector Plan First Draft Page of 70 Table of Contents Page of 70 Part I: Framework of the Plan Chapter 1: Introduction A Introduction The Government of Samoa has defined the direction of its national reforms over many years through a series of policy documents with various names but currently known as the Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) From these documents, government ministries and public bodies formulate their corporate plans and performance targets Recent developments in the public finance management reform identified the need to develop sector plans, complemented by medium term expenditure framework and investment plan to enhance the link between sector planning and the budgeting process The sector planning approach was, therefore, introduced and a framework and guidelines were established The Sector Planning Manual for Samoa (SPMS) 2009 provides the guidelines for developing sector plans in terms of content and format, scope and mandate, responsible agencies of development and/or implementation as well as procedural guidelines for approval, adoption, budgeting and resource allocation and mentoring and evaluations The Samoan economy has been sub-divided into 14 sectors identified and defined in the SPMS B Background: Overview of the Samoan economy The economy of Samoa has traditionally been dependent on agriculture, fishing, development aid and workers’ remittances Agriculture and fisheries sector employs two-thirds of the labor force and contributed 90% of the exports and 11.5% of GDP in 2010, down from 20% in 1998 The industrial sector (including utilities and construction) contributed 26.6% of GDP in 2010 The fishery sub-sector contributed around 6% of GDP in 2009 and 2010, slightly down from an average of 8% in 1998 and 1999 Meanwhile the contribution of services sector to GDP rose from 56% in 1998 to around 62% of GDP in 2010, of which tourism accounted for 25% of GDP The manufacturing sector, which processes mainly agricultural products, contributed around 8.5 % in 2010, down from 14.5% in 1998 The country has a Foreign Trade Zone where one factory currently employs around 900 workers, down from nearly 3000 in 2008, to make automobile electrical harnesses for an assembly plant in Australia Figure ?? Sectoral shares of GDP 1998-2010 Source: Samoa Bureau of Statistics Page of 70 Socio-economic parameters place Samoa in the medium human development level Per capita income is slightly over $2,000 and the government spends 4.1% of the GDP on health as well and 4.5% on education Comparing the Households Income-Expenditure Survey (HIES) of 2008 to that of 2003, t he proportion of the population living below the Basic Needs Poverty Line rose from 20% in 2003 to 26.5% in 2008 The proportion of the population living below the Basic Needs Poverty Line was 15.6% in 1997 There are some major imbalances in the overall economy One imbalance is in foreign trade Total imports are about 50% of GDP whereas exports are only slightly over of 25% and, thereby, the ratio of imports to exports is high About 90% of the exports consist of agricultural products with relatively low value added Any redress in the merchandise trade deficit originates from remittances (about 5% of GDP), exports of services (e.g tourism) and foreign aid The performance of foreign trade, however, reflects the overall performance of the productive sectors, mainly agriculture and manufacturing Yet another imbalance is in the sectoral distribution of the labor force The agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP is 11.5% and yet it employs 66% of the labor force The remaining 34% is employed by the industry, which is mostly agro-processing manufacturing and construction (which contributes 26.6% of GDP) and in the service sector which is mostly hotels and tourist services contributes 61.9 % of GDP As can be surmised, the economy of Samoa is rather fragile, for it depends largely on a couple of agricultural products, tourism and remittances from abroad Devastating storms also increase the vulnerability of the island The September 29, 2009, natural disaster of tsunami1 has exacerbated the fragility It is of importance to observe the very recent economic history and the projections for the years 2011 and 2012 from the stand point of government revenues and the realism contained in the recommendations put forward in this report Figure ?? GDP and GDP per capita real growth rates 1999-2010 Source: Samoa Nationals of of Statistics As a result of the global economic crises, the Samoan economy suffered from negative growth for two consecutive years, 2008 and 2009 The declines in agriculture, tourism receipts, and remittances from abroad offset the growth in construction, manufacturing, transport and communications in FY2010 In addition to physical damage, the tsunami dealt a severe blow to the confidence in Samoa as an attractive tourist destination As a result tourism, economy’s single most important foreign exchange earner, caused the economy to contract in 2010, and most probably the impact will be carried on to 2011 See : IMF, Samoa, Country Report no: 10/2125 Page of 70 (ended 30 June 2010), leaving GDP flat Even though visitor arrivals rose by 3.5% to 131,300, earnings from tourism fell by 6.0% to US$130 million owing to a decrease in tourist spending per head Remittances fell by 5.3% to US$148.8 million Merchandise exports slowed down in 2010, dropping slightly by 0.2% over 2009, depite the relatively good performance during the first two quarters of 2010 led by strong performances from Nonu fruit and coconut oil Merchandise imports picked up by 24% reflecting higher costs of fuel and food A wider trade deficit, coupled with reduced remittances, saw the current account deficit worsen to 8.1% of GDP However, the overall balance of payments was in surplus due to net disbursement of foreign loans to the government for the September 2009 tsunami reconstruction Foreign exchange reserves of US$165.7 million in June 2010 were equivalent to cover 7.6 months of imports Inflation slowed to average 1.2% in 2010 The deceleration was a result of falling commodity prices and subdued domestic economic activity A stronger tourism marketing effort is likely to have some positive impact in 2011, and private remittances should benefit from economic growth in Australia For the first months of 2011, earnings from tourism and remittances rose by 4.0% and 1.1%, respectively Growth is seen rising to 3.0% in 2012 on continued post-tsunami reconstruction and an expected increase in tourism Inflation is projected to increase to around 3.0% this year as domestic economic activity picks up and as a result of higher global food and fuel prices.3 C Overarching outcomes The policies governing this sector draw the main underlying principals and objectives from the Samoa Strategy for Development (SDS) 2008-2012, as follows: i Improved quality of life for all Samoans; ii Enhanced sector’s contribution to inclusive, stable and balanced economic growth; iii Enabling environment for private sector as the main engine for economic growth; iv A level playing field for all in the domestic market; v Enhanced sector’s contribution to broadening and diversifying the Samoan economic base; vi Enhanced sector’s contribution to the augmentation of economic and social resilience; vii Enhanced sector’s contribution to sustainable development and the achievement of MDGs targets, particularly employment generation and poverty reduction; D Sector Scope and Definition In line with the sector-wide planning approach adopted by the government of Samoa, this sector encompasses three key productive and distributive sub-sectors: There are intents to diversify the agricultural sector Recently a World Bank designed project to develop the production of fruits and vegetables, livestock and enhance market opportunities is in the pipeline See, World Bank ID P115351 report no AC4501 For details see: AsDB, Asian Development Outlook 2011 Manilla 2011 Page of 70 a) Commerce: domestic trade of goods and services This sub-sector primarily focuses on wholesale and retail trade b) Manufacturing C) Foreign Trade Two main government bodies are entrusted with governing this sector, namely the Trade Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labor (MCIL), which also mandated with labor and employment affairs Hotels, accommodation and restaurants; personal and other services; real estate, banking, insurance and financial services; transportation; and, communication are not included in the scope or the mandate of this sector The aforementioned sectors, as well as the agricultural, are closely linking to the TCM sector and such linkages will be addressed in this plan In addition, the plan will propose coordination mechanisms with relevant governmental agencies mandated with those sectors E Methodological Framework F Monitoring and Evaluation Page of 70 Part II: Sector Situation Analysis and Strategies Chapter 2: Regulatory and Institutional Framework A Current Regulations Overall decisions on trade, commerce and industry go through the ACDM division of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) The Cabinet for Development Coordination (CDC) endorses projects with budgets exceeding $100,000 EPPD is responsible for the provisioning of policy advice and support to key agencies in the formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies The CDC, with EPPD of the Ministry of Finance as the secretariat, also Contributes to and participates in decisions on trade related issues on trade related issues The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is responsible for negotiating Trade Agreements with the rest of the world In order to solicit a common understanding on trade and related issues, a National Working Committee on Trade Arrangements (NWCTA) has been established which advises on Trade Agreements The Trade, Commerce and Industry Development Board (TCIDB) is responsible for administrating Trade, Commerce and Industry Act 1990 The Board’s role focuses on providing a forum for government-private sector dialogue on key issues pertaining to trade and investment Some of its key tasks in recent years have been the review of the tariff anomalies for some locally produced and processed products The Board also initiated the “Lotonuu” logo aimed at promoting the development and marketing of Samoan products The Board has become a useful forum for consultation on trade, commerce and investments issues Provision of information on trade related issues resides with ministries/organizations represented on the Board The board, however, needs to be more focused on providing well-informed and research based advice to government on creating the right enabling environment for the private sector to flourish as the engine that leads to economic expansion Recently a National Working Committee for Trade Arrangements (NWCTA) was established by Cabinet to provide a forum for discussion of issues relating to trade arrangements as well as to provide strategic advice to Cabinet regarding trade matters The NWCTA comprises 14 core members with 11 government agencies, civil society group and private sector organizations with the secretariat functions undertaken by MFAT NWTC focuses on Samoa’s preparations in relation to its obligations in all regional and international trade agreements, which involves a great influence over Samoa’s trade and investment regimes TCIDB is a forum for dialogue between government and private sector focusing on improving trade and investments There is a certain degree of confusion between the NWCTA and the development Board with regards to who is ultimately responsible for the development of trade and investments policies since both bodies deal with trade issues to some degree Notably, in terms of mandates and resourcing the Board has more leverage and influence as it is mandated by a legal Act and is also chaired by a Cabinet Minister, however, in relation to specific trade policy issues NWCTA has a clear advantage in that it has a broader spectrum of key stakeholders directly involved with trade Specifically, both MCIL and MFAT deal with trade related issues Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance and EPPD in particular also have a large input at the macro level on trade development efforts The government has made substantial institutional reforms with regards to mainstreaming trade into the overall development framework This included the restructuring of the Department of Trade, Commerce Page of 70 and Industry which lead to the shift of the Trade Division to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (now MFAT) and the Commerce and Industry Component to the Department of Labour (now MCIL) in 2003 This reform reflected the need to closely integrate oversight of foreign policy and international trade arrangements through the MFAT and the need to ensure that employment policies are aligned closely with the needs of the commerce sector through MCIL Currently, a review of this reform is being conducted B Institutional arrangements MCIL The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labor (MCIL) has a broad mandate encompassing 38 legislations It ranges from intellectual property business registrations, investment promotion, fair trading to harmonized industrial relations, fair terms and conditions of employment, safe workplace and occupational safety and health of workers, promotion of decent employment for all, improve labour market collection and dissemination of information This wide range of functions also jeopardizes the effective implementation of some of its core roles such as trade and investment policy advice, enforcement and compliance MCIL is also the key focal contact point for the private sector when dealing with the government on commerce and industry regulatory matters The provision of quality advisory service and developing pragmatic regulatory frameworks to facilitate the development of the private sector to stimulate investment, industry development, increased innovation, registry integrity, generate more employment opportunities and highly-skilled local workforce and promote safe work environment and fair competition in Samoa are a necessity There are also various schemes design to assist the private sector with the development of trade that are administered by MCIL such as the Duty Concession and Private Sector Support Facility At the operational level the ministry faces many challenges especially with additional mandates pertaining to foreign investment, industry and commerce issues This places other roles such as investment promotion role at risk According to the organizational structure of MCIL (annex ??), the ministry houses six main departments: Dep of Fair Trading and Codex, Dep of Industrial Relations, Work Permits, Occupational Safety and Health, Dep of Apprenticeship, Employment and Labor Market, Dep of Corporate Services, Dep of the Registry of Companies and Intellectual Property (RCIP) and Dep of Industry Development and Investment Promotion, each of which is headed by an assistant CEO 1.1 Dep of Fair Trading & Codex The Department is the Secretariat for the Prices Board and the Samoa National Codex Committee (SNCC) It provides advisory services to all stakeholders including traders, consumers and the general public on all matters to with fair trading and consumer protection The department is also responsible for setting standards for trade practices and for the production, distribution and trading of goods and services and enforcing compliance and protection of consumers from unfair trade practices The department administers six legislations that define its major responsibilities: Measures Ordinance 1960 Consumer Information Act 1989 Fair Trading Act 1998 (consumer protection) Daylight Saving Act 2009 Page of 70 Fair Trading (Approved Egg Standard) Regulation 2010 International Date Line Bill 2011 The administration/implementation of the above legislations includes receiving complaints, investigating and arbitrating and/or prosecuting It also includes the Price Control requirement of the Fair Trading Act 1998 and issuing the General Price Orders (GPOs) on a monthly basis The Measures Ordinance 1960 is outdated Drafting is currently on the way for the Trade Measurement Bill to replace the Measures Ordinance 1960 This work is being funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat The Ordinance provides for the use of the imperial system only in Samoa; however, a large share of domestic trade transactions is based on the metric system More supermarkets and large retail shops, particularly in urban areas, are now engaged in the use of digital scales, while manual scales are more common in use in rural areas The department is currently engaged in two key projects: Codex Alimentarius Current work of the National Codex Committee includes the development of the Food Labeling Standards and Food Safety and Hygiene Standards New work approved by the Codex Committee include the Standard on Bottled Water and a Standard on Fat and Fat Content in Meat Consumer Rights Consumers are entitled to rights as consumers, and these rights provide protection to consumers The formulating of rights through government legislations, and through the formation of consumer organizations and agencies, help consumers make better choices in the market place Consumer rights through the legislative base, first and foremost, and then through the formation of consumer organizations and agencies, should put the consumer in the center as entitled to a fair cost for the products or services they consume The Fair Trading Act forms the basis for this but it is missing legislation The Office of the Regulator attempts to address these issues but fails because it has no mandate to look after consumers only the industry and there are plenty of examples of the consumer being taken advantage of by monopoly providers with the Government not having any legislation to deal with this 1.2 Industrial Relations, Work Permits, Occupational Safety and Health Division The Division advises government on policy matters relating to industrial relations in general; occupational safety and health in particular; and requirements of the Shops Ordinance 1961 It advises employers and workers on their rights and obligations under the Labour & Employment Act 1972, Labour and Regulations 1973, and Occupational Safety and Health Act 2002 The Division carries out routine inspections of workplaces to ensure full compliance with requirements of above legislations Maintain records of all grievances lodged with the Ministry both in industrial relations and OSH as an important indicator in the review of relevant legislation and policy The Department administers the following legislations: i ii iii Immigration Act 2004 Public Holydays Act 2008 Labor regulations 1973 Page of 70 iv v vi Labor and Employment Act 1972 Ocupation Safety and Health (OSH) Act 2002 Shops Ordinance Act 1961 Regulatory functions Carries out routine inspections of workplaces in the private sector to ensure full compliance with requirements of the afore-mentioned labour laws  Investigates grievances and complaints lodged with the Ministry and allegations of breaches of the afore-mentioned labour laws  Investigates work-related accidents  Engages in grievance settlement either through mediation, conciliation, and/or arbitration as per the requirements of the labour laws  Effects court action where necessary  Assessment of applications of non citizens workers in line with stipulated requirements of the Immigration Act 2004  Investigates for confirmation of information given by non-citizen applications Provide recommendations to Immigration for issue of work permits or for non approval of an application  Administrative Functions Maintaining records of all grievances lodged with the Ministry both in industrial relations and OSH as an important indicator in the review of relevant legislation and policy  Regular record of all non citizen applications lodged with the Ministry  Constant upgrading of skills of staff to ensure efficiency and a high standard of professionalism Monitors general compliance of Samoa ILO Conventions and Recommendations  In 2005 Samoa ratified core ILO conventions These conventions are addressed in the new Labor and Employment Relations Bill 2010, Regulations 2010 and OSH Amendment Bill 2010, which will be submitted in 2011 to the Parliament to be enacted into law Obligations in joining the ILO under the Decent Country Work Programme (2009-2012) for Samoa are threefold:  Priority 1: Modernization of Labor Law;  Pririty 2: Promotion of decent employment opportunities, particularly for the youth, and inclusive of persons with disabilities;  Priority 3: Capacity building of partners and enhancement of social dialogue 1.3 Apprenticeship, Employment and Labor Market (AELM) Division As Secretariat for the Apprenticeship Council, the division administers trade testing and certification It also acts as the ILO's focal point in Samoa The division performs several advisory, regulatory and administrative functions and administers the Apprenticeship Act 1972, Apprenticeship Regulations 1973 and Labor and employment Act 1972 This includes the following regulatory functions:  Enforces requirements of Apprenticeship Acts and Regulations especially in regards to Page 10 of 70 Enterprises and is located at Vaivase Uta;  15 R & L Keil Holding Limited  The company was Manufactures Morinda established since 1998 Citrifolia (Nonu) products and is located at Vaitele 16 Samoa Tropical  STPL was established Products Limited since 1972 and is located at Taufusi  Manufacturer Exporter of cream  and  Coconut  17 Natural Foods International Ltd 18 Paradise Coconut Products  NFIL was established since 1953 and is located at Savalalo  Manufacturers of snack  foods (taro, banana & ulu chips, samco), nonu juice and water  Also operates a dry  clean service  PCP was established since 2007 and is located at Vaitele  Manufactures bio-fuel  and other by-products fro coconut  19 CCK Trading Limited  Established since 1985  Manufactures Nonu  Juice, Coffee and Honey Retail shops are located in both Apia and  CCK Trading Ltd is also a Salelologa retailer of clothing and   It’s factory for coffee, other accessories items nonu juice and honey is located at Vaigaga Page 57 of 70 Samoa Enterprises to overseas Expositions and Trade Fairs NSE is also assisted under the Duty Suspension Scheme i.e duty exemption on importation of raw materials for processing nonu juice Assisted under the Duty Suspension Scheme for Duty exemption on the importation of raw materials Assisted under the DCS for Duty exemption on raw materials and equipments Formerly a beneficiary of EIS which expired in March 2009 PSSF assisted NFIL in participating in overseas Trade Fairs & Expos and ISO 9001:2008 certifications NFIL was also assisted under the Duty Concession Scheme and Code 121 assistance for importation of raw materials; PSSF assisted in the production of promotional materials, packaging and labels for its coconut oil PCP also applied for assistance under the DCS but is pending the submission of additional info PSSF assisted in its participation in the Shanghai Expo 2010 Assisted under the DCS for Duty Exemption on raw materials and building materials 20 Pacific Water Company Limited 21 Samoa Breweries Ltd 22 Sina Delight Confectioneries Ltd 23 Mountain Fresh Farms 24 Mailelani 25 Savaii Coconut Oil Mill 26 Solaua Farm Coconut Oil  PWCL is owned by Fred  Manufactures bottled  PWCL sought assistance Grey and is located at Artesian Water from PSSF for marketing Mulifanua at the water  Manufactures their own its water to USA and source; Canada bottles or pre-forms in  The business different sizes for commenced in 2008 bottling its water  It exports water to  They also manufacture Australia, New Zealand, bottles for Orchy Juice China, USA & Canada; and Water for Apia  PWCL’s bottled water is Bottling Co Ltd also sold on Polyblue flights;  Manufacturer &  Formerly assisted under Exporter of beer & soft for Duty exemption on drinks importation of raw materials  SDC is located at Vaivase  Manufactures Coconut  PSSF assisted SDC in Tai Jam confectioneries participation in the China  Also provides Insurance Mission for Asia Pacific Region Countries in 2010 Services  MFF started business in  MFF now produces  PSSF assisted MFF in its 1995 as a Poultry liquid organic fertilizers promotional materials i.e Farmer in Afiamalu and markets it overseas the labelling for its liquid  MFF is located at (Fiji) organic fertilizers  MFF was also assisted Tapatapao  MFF was originally a under the Code 121 assistance for importation poultry farmer and egg of feeds for the chickens supplier for the local market but now changes activities to manufacture of organic liquid fertilizers;  Mailelani is located at  Manufactures body  PSSF assisted Mailelani in Papauta products (lotions, oils, their promotional soaps, moisturisers etc.) activities such as using local fragrances development of promotional brochures, website upgrading, marketing plan etc  SCOM is located at  Manufactures coconut  Currently applying under Lefagaoalii in the island oil and supplies it to DCS assistance for of Savaii Pacific Oil (Nuu) importation of machineries for production  Located at Solaua  Produces Virgin Coconut  SFC applied for assistance Oil under PSSF unfortunately, machineries or capital Page 58 of 70 27 Women in  WIBDI is Non-  Manufacturer Business Government Exporter coconut Foundation Inc organization that assist products women in business and primary producers in the villages in their organic farming activities;  WIBDI is currently involved in the exportation of coconut oil for the Body Shop UK lotions;  Is also an exporter of organic misiluki bananas and other produce to NZ items are still out of coverage under the scheme &  Assisted under DCS for oil Duty exemption on importation of raw materials – packaging materials  PSSF assisted in participation of WIBDI in Shanghai Expo 2010 28 Pacific Limited Oil  POL is located in Nuu  Manufacturing of  Assisted under DCS for and was established in coconut bio-diesel oil duty exemption on plant 2008 machineries and equipment 29 Argent  The company was issued  Manufacture and  Not assisted under any of Distributors with an FIC in 2009 and distribute water and ice the schemes Samoa Ltd is a family owned only (trading as Le business Vai)  The main office is located at Ululoloa with two branches at Tufuiopa and Vailoa  It’s initial working Capital is $20,000.00 30 Blue Spring  Business was  Provide water related  Assisted under PSSF for established in 2007 services and products website development Limited 31 Heavenly Water  HW was established in  Manufactures  Assisted under DCS for 2001 and is located at taro/banana chips, jam duty exemption on raw Vaivase-tai and bottled waters materials – packaging NON-AGRO MANUFACTURERS 32 Yoshida Commercials Ltd 33 Wilex Samoa  The sandal factory is  Manufactures nonu  Assisted under PSSF for located at Vaitele and juice and sandals participation at overseas factory for processing Expos and Trade Fairs and nonu juice is in ISO 9001:2008 Tufutafoe, Savaii certification  Wilex was established in  Manufactures packaging  PSSF assisted in Wilex Page 59 of 70 Packaging Solutions Limited 34 Samoa Paints Ltd 35 Yazaki EDS Samoa Limited 36 Pacific Recycles Co Ltd 37 Roofing Samoa Ltd 1999 and a former manufacturer of chocolates using local cocoa that was located at Moataa  Wilex re-established its businesses in 2007 in which he is currently operating in Lelata materials (boxes) and soap & washing powders participation to Shanghai Expo 2010 and its ISO 9001:2008 certifications Currently lodge an application for technical expert services  Assisted under DCS for exemption of duties on importation of raw materials  The company is Located  Manufacture paints at Savalalo  The company was issued with a Foreign Investment Certificate in 2002  It is owned by Taubman’s Paints (Fiji) Ltd who is the major shareholder with initial working capital of $90,000.00  The company was  Manufacturer and established in Samoa in exporter of automotive 1991 and is located at wire harness (electrical Vaitele distribution system in  The company was issued motor vehicles) a Foreign Investment Certificate in 2001 after the enactment of the Foreign Investment Act in 2000  The company is a subsidiary of its mother company Yazaki Corporation in Japan  It’s initial working capital is $65,597,681.00  Established since 2005  Manufacture scrapping and is located at of solid waste Tafaigata  PSSF assisted SPL in its ISO9001:2008 certification  Established in 2010 and is located at Tafaigata  The company was a beneficiary of the Enterprises Incentives Scheme which expired in July 2010  Duty exemption on machinery, plant & equipment, vehicles, building materials and raw materials  Duty exemption machineries on  Manufacturing of  Duty exemption roofing iron and iron machineries accessories on Page 60 of 70 38 BOC Gases Samoa Ltd 39 Rotomoulding (Samoa) Ltd 40 Nelson Rocks  The Foreign company  Manufacture, import  Not assisted under any of was established in and distribute industrial the schemes Samoa in 2000 and is and domestic gases and located at Vaitele ancillary equipment  The majority of the company shares are owned by BOC Holding Ltd (the mother company) in the United Kingdom with share by a local  BOC Gases Samoa Ltd’s initial working Capital is $240,700.00  The company was issued  Manufacture plastic  Not assisted under any of with an FIC in 2004 and using Rotomoulding the schemes is located at Fugalei technology  The company is coowned by Rotomould (Fiji) Ltd and a Samoan company (Tafaoata o Samoa Ltd)  It’s initial working capital is $100,000.00  Business is located at  Specialised in tiling and  Assisted under PSSF for Vaitele brick making ISO Certification Project Page 61 of 70 Annex TRADE SECTOR PLAN: GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCES (Private Sector Support Facility (PSSF), Duty Concession Scheme (DCS), CODE 121 Scheme) MATRIX FOR DECLINED APPLICATIONS PROJECTS REQUEST REASONS PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT FACILITY (PSSF) AGRICULTURE SECTOR Lotopa Assembly of God Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items and cows Procurement of Capital not covered under the P Farm Purchase of cow stock and capital items Procurement of Capital not covered under the P PSSF: B1/0809/AGRI/002 Luaai Farming PSSF: B1/0809/AGRI/003 Faumuina Family Project (Cattle Farming) PSSF: B1/0809/AGRI/005 Family Group Expansion) (Faleatiu Cattle PSSF: B1/0809/AGRI/006 Farmers of Good Hope Purchase of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items • PSSF: B1/0809/AGRI/007 Tuigamala Family Business Project PSSF: B2/0809/AGRI/001 Solaua Farm Coconut Oil PSSF: B1/1011/AGRI/003 Faalapotopotoga Aleisa Aufai-faatoaga Laiti- • PSSF:B3/1011/AGRI/001 Page 62 of 70 Procurement of Ca scope of the schem The project is not only considered p operation for a yea Tafito Club Expansion of banana plantation through the procurement of tools, equipment and chemicals Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Extension of cattle farm through purchase of materials for fencing and tools & equipments Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of tools for the raising of cattle for meat production, trade and consumption in the local markets Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Set up a cattle farm including the procurement of fencing, cattle stock and tools to utilize the family’s 100 acre of land Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Cost of Technical Assistance required for the establishment of an export company The request is not cov as the business needs than a year before it is e PSSF: A2/0809/AGRI/002 Seeking funds to cover staff wages, animal veterinarian fees and procurement of additional cattle stock, wire, fencing, tools, equipment and water supply facility Procurement of Capi personnel involved in t scope of the scheme 15 Fiaga Farmers Association Procurement of Capital Items PSSF: A1/0910/AGRI/002  Water Tanks, High pressure plastic water pipes and fittings, transport cost, labour and materials cost for construction of concrete bases for water tanks Decline on the basis completed their previo Cat A R1 for the FY2 submit an end of pr receipts of expenditure PSSF: B2/0809/AGRI/007 10 Sosaiete Aufailafumanu PSSF: B2/0809/AGRI/006 11 Autalavou EFKS Togo PSSF: b2/0809/AGRI/005 12 Aiga Sa Tupua PSSF: B2/0809/AGRI/004 13 Samoa Export Company PSSF: A2/0809/AGRI/001 14 T.F Cattle Farming 16 Samusu Livestock and Crop Farmers Seeking funds to cover staff wages, hiring of Procurement of Capit Cooperation machinery, procurement of wire, fencing, tools scope of the scheme PSSF: A1/0910/AGRI/003 and equipment 17 Samoa Farmers Association Request is unclear as the proposal is incomplete Incomplete Application Capital Items for Establishment of a piggery unit Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Building Materials for upgrading of Piggery Farm Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme PSSF: A1/0910/AGRI/006 18 Autalavou CCCS Lotoso’a Uta PSSF: A1/0910/AGRI/008 19 T & S Piggery Farm PSSF: B1/1011/AGRI/001 Page 63 of 70 20 F Moana T Galovale PSSF: B2/0910/AGRI/001 21 Utumapu Plantation PSSF: B2/0809/AGRI/002 22 Mount Breeze Group PSSF: B4/0809/AGRI/002 23 Therese Rasmussen & WIBDI PSSF: B4/0809/AGRI/003 24 Gagifolevao Youth Group PSSF:B3/1011/AGRI/002 25 The Green Zone PSSF: B1/1011/AGRI/003 26 Matuaileoo Environment Trust Inc (METI) PSSF: B2/1011/AGRI/001 27 Samoa Export Company PSSF: A2/0809/AGRI/001 28 Lefagoalii Village Community PSSF: A1/1011/AGRI/001 29 TH Plantation Piggery PSSF:B1/1011/AGRI/003 Procurement of building materials, tools & equipments for the establishment of a nursery Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of tools for raising of cattle for meat production, trade and consumption in the local markets The proposal is an in initiative as originall interaction with the f grass too level and the term appears ambiguou Expansion of their plantation/vegetable garden through purchase of materials for the plantation fencing and to build nursery for vegetables Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Creation of a small scale Vanilla Processing Plant at Vaoala The request to se development of the pro the PSSF as one of its e & applicant to at least be  Materials, labor, transport/cartage overheads Procurement of capital items (planting equipment, fencing & seedlings) Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of capital items (Seeds, Fertilizers, Pest Control Chemicals & Shades Net) Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Fund for combined stakeholders’ bi-monthly meeting, Inspection visits and procurement of planting tools for their M& E roles in the project • Cost of Technical Assistance required for the establishment of an export company METI already has similar activities • PSSF does not fund • METI as an NGO ca The request is not cov as the business needs than a year before it is e Procurement of Truck required for their Taro Development Project Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of equipments - hammer mill combined pelletizer and freight Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme TECHNOLOGY SECTOR Page 64 of 70 30 Lupe o le Soaga Chips Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of Capital Items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Establishment of business and procurement of capital items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Replication of CD’s and music video’s • PSSF: B1/0809/TECH/004 31 Le Niu Design & Sewing (Sewing & Elei Printing) PSSF: B1/0809/TECH/005 32 Pato Malaki & Group PSSF: B1/0809/TECH/006 33 Traditional Samoa Designs PSSF: B1/0809/TECH/002 34 JSC DUFFY’s Manufacturer) TECHNOLOGY (Sewing PSSF:B1/0809/TECH/003 35 K1 Digital Studio: Shanghai Expo 2010) PSSF: B4/0910/TECH/AB4.11 36 Crystal Le Diva Market Research & Exploratory Visit PSSF:B3/0809/TECH/002 37 Gardenia Hinano Boutique & Things Market Research & Exploratory Visit PSSF:B3/0809/TECH/003 Page 65 of 70 Items requested fal the scope of the sch • SG is of view that C products • STA has indicated t of the STA Dance G applicant is part of are not allowed to c than what STA has c Given that the applican Mamanu Association re type of activity, the together with the app Therefore, assistance i Mamanu Association Given that the applican Mamanu Association re type of activity, the together with the app Therefore, assistance i Mamanu Association 38 Fane’s Family Group PSSF:A1/0809/TECH/001 39 Paradise Timber PSSF:A2/0809/TECH/002 40 Savaii Coconut Oil Mill PSSF:A1/1011/TECH/001 41 Pacific Center PSSF:B3/1011/TECH/004 42 Natural Foods International Limited PSSF:B3/1011/TECH/005 43 Mama Lea Sewing & Things PSSF:B4/0910/TECH/005 Procurement of materials to build large fishing boats Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Marketing survey, design & production of The freight, procureme packaging, purchasing of equipments and items and wages for coconut husks plus hiring of labor project are not covered Purchase of more sets of Expellers and Cooking kettles Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Expanding Tourism within local sector to develop culture and tradition PSSF does not fund businesses Fund a trial in which the applicant shall produce flour using renewable resources Project is yet to set u capital items falls outsid Funding for the development and upgrading of business Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme PSSF:B4/0910/TECH/AB4.12  Industrial Sewing Machine, Over lock, complete unit, cabinet file, I R/Chair, tables, materials, other accessories and signboards Source raw materials to expand their present operations through participation in the expo in China 45 Siva Afi Participation to the Shanghai Expo 2010 The purpose of the ex and to secure new mar that the interest of Siva expo instead of securin Participation to the Shanghai Expo 2010 Decline on the basi association have considerations and tha SAME who already has 44 MENA PSSF: B4/0910/TECH/AB4.7 46 Nonu Samoa Association PSSF: B4/0910/TECH/AB4.10 Page 66 of 70 The purpose of the ex and to secure new mar that the interest of materials for their prod 47 I.H Carruthers Ltd Participation to the Shanghai Expo 2010 Decline on the basis company is more leanin suppliers of fabric and changing markets an securing export marke objective of the Expo Participation to the Shanghai Expo 2010 • PSSF: B4/0910/TECH/AB4.5 48 Foto Eye-land PSSF:B4/0910/TECH/AB4.14 49 Samoa Paints Ltd (SPL) Participation to the Shanghai Expo 2010 PSSF: B4/0910/TECH/AB4.8 50 Provisions of Samoan Handicrafts Procurement of Capital Items PSSF:B2/0910/TECH/003  Sewing Machine, Lavalavas, Paints, Designs & Others Cost of Technical Assistance required for the establishment of an export company 51 Samoa Export Company PSSF: A2/0809/AGRI/001 52 Pacific Smart Consult/ Oceania Academy of Sports PSSF: B4/0809/TECH/003 55 SISDAC Savaii Youth Center PSSF: B4/0809/TECH/004 The request is not cov as the business needs than a year before it is e Project is a community focuses on the develop areas and not a comme Market Exploratory Visit to NZ & elei Training The project will benefit as there is no indicati others within the Elei M Development of camping facility for the youth of the church It a community bas commercial activity he primary objective of private sector as well as Procurement of building materials and equipment and machinery It a community bas commercial activity he primary objective of private sector as well as PSSF: B4/0809/TECH/001 54 Samoa Ministerial Seminary Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Environmental Scanning, Formulation Phase, Implementation Phase & Evaluation and Control PSSF: B2/0910/TECH/002 53 L e Pe’a Design Association The application d proposed products expo and the requ PSSF • Application is incom The purpose of the ex and to secure new mar that the interest of SPL materials for from Chin TOURISM SECTOR Page 67 of 70 56 Manuia Wetland PSSF: B1/0809/TOUR/001 57 Polynesian Xplorer Group PSSF: B2/0809/TOUR/001 58 Raw Shakti PSSF: A2/0809/TOUR/004 59 Tourism & Hospitality Industry PSSF: A2/0809/TOUR/002 60 Samoa Whale Rider PSSF: A2/0809/TOUR/003 61 Samoa Web Ambassadors Programme Purchase of building materials required in the construction of seawall Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Financial assistance to cover cost for traveling, accommodations and production of promotional materials to enable their rep to attend the Sunsational South Pacific Trade Show in Canada PSSF does not operate participation to the e activity yet it should market development pl Secure resources (Building Materials, equipment etc) for the development of Eco Yoga Resort and Rainforest adventure • Procurement of capital items and fees for those involved in the project Procurement of capita costs for those involv covered under the PSSF • • The requested item the Facility • The project is not y eligibility criteria r least be in operatio Production of an information DVD on quality The activity requested f accommodation standards PSSF Facility –PSSF as market development pr PSSF: B2/1011/TOUR/002-006 • • • • 62 Vaituulima Beach Fales • PSSF: B1/1011/TOUR/001 • Request funding for rebranding and marketing of Swimming with turtles as a profitable business activity Request funding for hiring and enable strong growth of volunteer to assist the work of SWAP Request Funding for promotion of Samoa Village Stays Projects; Request funding for completion of feasibility studies and development of business plans of projects under SWAP Request funding for the development and initial marketing of branded tours to Uafato village Purchase of capital items ( Huts, timber, lau, toilet & shower fittings, plumbing, power fittings and water tanks) Request funding for the establishment of business Page 68 of 70 • • • • SWAP is a Trust an projects are not cov Trust Funded pro funded by donors o Procurement of coverage of the sch Financial assistan establishment of a under the PSSF Fac Does not meet the up for at least 12 m funds under PSSF 63 O & S Enterprises Limited/ Hennie’s Motel & Sports bar Procurement of capital items (building materials) for motel renovation Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme PSSF: B3/0910/TOUR/004 Financial assistance to pay for 50% of the production costs for its website and CD with Manino Box Project has already funding does not opera 65 Pasefika Inn Group Procurement of capital items Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme Procurement of capital items and coverage of website hosting instead of website design Procurement of capit website hosting instead covered under the PSSF PSSF: B3/0910/TOUR/001 64 Vaiala Beach Hotel Limited PSSF: B4/0809/TOUR/005 66 Vacations Beach Fales PSSF: B4/0809/TOUR/004 SERVICE SECTOR 67 Mrs Reeds Pre- school PSSF: B1/1011/SERV/002 68 Pacific Water & Wastewater Association PSSF:B4/0910/SERV/002 69 Samoa Victim Support Life Skills Trainings Financial assistance towards marketing of their services through radio and television advertisement Project does not meet PSSF scheme to improv Funding for promotional materials to promote its service to facilitate increased membership for PWWA and awareness of its services Noted that PWWA is a does not operate on PSSF does not fund ope Training program for victims of sexual crimes • PSSF: B3/1011/SERV/001 70 Airport Rentals Purchase motor vehicles to start up their rental business PSSF: B1/1011/SERV/001 71 KEW Consult Limited PSSF: B4/0910/SERV/002 Development of promotional materials (pens, note pads, caps, key rings etc) and printing of company profiles Page 69 of 70 SVSG is a Non-Profi not eligible under t • The applicant was Society Support P Ministry of Finance • PSSF does not fu businesses; • It does not meet th up for at least 12 m • The procurement are not covered und The items requested su key rings etc although f outside the scope of should be part of t budget 72 KVA Consult Limited Participation to the Shanghai Expo 2010 KVA as a consultancy participate to seek info further develop trade service as one of the p participation to the markets PSSF: B4/0910/SERV/AB4.01 FISHERIES SECTOR 73 CJ Exports & Imports Limited PSSF:A2/0809/FISH/001 74 Fane’s Family Group PSSF:B4/0809/FISH/001 75 Fishing Group Project Request costs for transportation, freight, labour and Procurement of Equipment Transportation Costs, Procurement of Equipm the PSSF facility Procurement equipment • of safety gears and fishing Procurement of outboard motors PSSF:A1/0809/FISH/001 Procurement of Ca scope of the schem • The applicant was Code 121 scheme n materials but on t safety and fishin overseas Procurement of Capit scope of the scheme DUTY CONCESSION SCHEME 76 Samoa Cruise) Shipping Corporation 77 Samoa Rugby Union Incorporated (Talofa • Duty and VAGST exemption for the • importation of new vessel and equipments plus accessories for the Talofa Cruises Project Vessels of any kind of criteria for “ap duty concessions • Duty Exemption on building materials for construction of Rugby Accommodation Complex • Request is not d scheme based on Customs Regulation • Business is not el Code 121 as ther registered activiti license and the VA the noted also th registered entity CODE 121 SCHEME 78 G & T Schuster Designs • Duty exemptions on raw materials for agricultural processing Page 70 of 70 ... expenditure framework and investment plan to enhance the link between sector planning and the budgeting process The sector planning approach was, therefore, introduced and a framework and guidelines... The Sector Planning Manual for Samoa (SPMS) 2009 provides the guidelines for developing sector plans in terms of content and format, scope and mandate, responsible agencies of development and/ or... of the Food Labeling Standards and Food Safety and Hygiene Standards New work approved by the Codex Committee include the Standard on Bottled Water and a Standard on Fat and Fat Content in Meat