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Ministry of Communications & Information Technology

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

Vision

To serve Samoa through Digital Transformation and Communications & Information Services

Mission

To provide sound policy advice to ensure affordable, reliable, resilient and secure digital 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

Sector plan goals and objectives

Sustainable ICT workforce and an ICT literate population
Improved domestic connectivity and access to ICT
Improved e-services in priority sectors
Strengthened ICT policy, planning capacity, legislative and regulatory frameworks
A safe and secure ICT environment
A sustainable financing mechanism for the ICT sector with a comprehensive M&E framework
Effective multi-sectoral coordination and partnerships to fully utilise ICT as a tool for development

Minister & Chief Executive Officer Offices

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 Agaseata Tanuvasa Valelio Peto.