Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
About Us
Establishment
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Samoa was established under the Telecommunications Services Act 1999 with its goal to lead the ICT industry in the country and also the region in broadband communications.
Legislations & Cabinet Directives
The Ministry also derives its authority and performs its responsibilities under the following legislations and cabinet directives:
- Broadcasting Act 2010
- Crimes Act 2013
- Ministerial and Departmental Arrangements Act 2003
- Postal Services Act 2010
- Public Finance Management Act 2001
- Public Service Act
- Public Service Regulations Act 2004
- Telecommunications Act 2005
- Telecommunications Amendment Act 2020
Ministry Values
Vision
To offer affordable, appropriate, accessible and secured ICT services to promote social and economic well-being and quality of life
Mission
To improve the quality of digital services delivery that meets and exceeds the expectations of all Samoans
Objective
We strive to lead the region in Broadband Communications through affordable, reliable and secure communication services for all
Functions
- Provide policy advice on all matters relating to the provision of postal and telecommunications services
- Monitor the provision of postal and telecommunications services
- Encourage and promote the provision and availability of high quality and affordable postal and telecommunications services to the public
- Assist in the establishment of a regulatory environment which will facilitate the development of postal and telecommunications services in Samoa which are efficient, competitive, and responsive to the public
- Advise on the technical nature of the postal and telecommunications services available in Samoa and whether they are adequate and sufficiently advanced having regard to the services available outside of Samoa
- Advise on any developments in the postal and telecommunications industry
- Provide radio broadcasting services to promote awareness of government policies and development; and to provide 24-hour broadcasting services before, during and after natural disasters
Ministry Staff
The Ministry is led and managed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) under the authority of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Afioga Mau’u Siaosi Pu’epu’emai.
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