Summary of publication

The Samoa Disability Program described in this design incorporates both disability inclusive development and aid inclusiveness approaches. It reflects an understanding of the political, social and cultural values of Samoa and sets out realistic objectives for a four-year program of activity. This program is envisaged as a first phase (four years) in a longer term (eight year) partnership between the Governments of Samoa and Australia in relation to disability inclusive development.

Phase One (2013-17) is oriented towards introducing a range of Government wide policies, systems and processes, raising awareness at community level and longer-term sustainability of inclusive and disability-specific services. It is envisaged that during Phase One some direct benefits for people with disability will result from the mix of activities, but that most benefits will take longer, into the second phase, to become evident. This is the nature of complex changes such as changing attitudes, introducing new policies and establishing new services.

Full publication

• Samoa Disability Program: Design Document 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2017 [PDF 826 KB]
• Samoa Disability Program: Design Document 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2017 [Word 402 KB]