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Updated on March 7th, 2014:
The objectives are to: (a) reduce vulnerability; and (b) enhance the capacity of natural systems and coastal communities to recover from impacts (chronic and acute) associated with climate change and extreme weather events. Bank Approval completed on 27 December 2013. Signing scheduled for 7 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126596. US$ 14.6 (CSCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 2, 3, 4th Floors, Central Bank Building, Matafele, Apia, Samoa, Tel: (685) 34-333, E-mail: litara.taulealo@mof.gov.ws, Contact: Ms. Litara Taulealo, Program Coordinator
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The objectives are to: (a) reduce vulnerability; and (b) enhance the capacity of natural systems and coastal communities to recover from impacts (chronic and acute) associated with climate change and extreme weather events. Bank Approval scheduled for 27 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126596. US$ 14.6 (CSCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 2, 3, 4th Floors, Central Bank Building, Matafele, Apia, Samoa, Tel: (685) 34-333, E-mail: litara.taulealo@mof.gov.ws, Contact: Ms. Litara Taulealo, Program Coordinator.

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