An initiative by the Ministry to applaud and acknowledge the contribution of women of Samoa as leaders, decision makers and politicians resulted in the first published issue of a Directory of Women Parliamentarians in 2001, which was then followed by an updated issue in 2009. The objectives of the Directory are to pay tribute to the achievements of Samoan Women by highlighting their skills, competencies and professional expertise and to provide a documentation of women’s profiles that can be utilized in the appointment of women to Statutory Boards and Committees. The Ministry of Women Community and Social Development aims to continue this undertaking as it will assist not only in documenting the great achievements of Women in the history of Samoa but also to boost the participation of women in the Political arena.

A copy of the Directory for Women Parliamentarians can be purchased from the Division for Research, Policy/Planning and Information Processing for $25.00 each.