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The Asian Development Bank ADB has approved a 62.26 million grant to support a project that will enhance the safety security and sustainability of Apia Port which is Samoas main international maritime gateway.Enhanced climate and disaster resilience of the lifeline port and enhanced border security and efficiency delivered by the project will increase trade competitiveness particularly for Samoan exports said ADB Senior Transport Specialist for the Pacific Ms. Alexandra Pamela Chiang. This will stimulate the economy generate local employment boost trade and improve peoples lives.Samoa has historically suffered from disasters triggered by cyclones and earthquakes. The breakwater at the port is badly damaged. The project will rehabilitate and upgrade it to withstand a 100-year storm event and 50-year sea-level rise. A multi-hazard disaster preparedness plan will also be formulated to mitigate disruption of port operations in the aftermath of a disaster event.Terminal infrastructure will be upgraded to enhance safety and capacity while a customs facility with a new container x-ray scanner to enable effective border management will be constructed. Gender-responsive green port initiatives will also be piloted to promote clean and sustainable port operations and management.The Enhancing Safety Security and Sustainability of Apia Port Project will promote greater participation of women employees in undertaking technical and management roles to operationalize the green port initiatives and multi-hazard disaster preparedness plans.ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous inclusive resilient and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. In 2018 it made commitments of new loans and grants amounting to 21.6 billion. Established in 1966 it is owned by 68 members49 from the region.
