About MCIL

Our origins

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) was established in 2003 under the Ministerial and Departmental Arrangements Act 2003, consolidating the former Department of Trade, Commerce and Industry and the Department of Labour into a single ministry. Today, MCIL is the focal point for a wide number of sectors including commerce, industry, labour, fair trading, consumer protection, metrology, foreign investment, business registration, and intellectual property.

Our mission

To reduce poverty by increasing economic activities and opportunities for Samoans.

Our vision

For Samoa to have a productive economy that provides sustainable opportunities for its people.

Our outcomes

The following outcomes guide our work across the Ministry:

Our values

We commit to the values set out by the Public Service Commission for all public servants. Our working environment prioritises the Talofa with a Smile Campaign, where we serve our people and stakeholders with honesty and respect:

• Honesty — We act honestly, being truthful and abiding by the laws of Samoa.
• Impartiality — We provide impartial advice, acting without fear or favour, and make decisions on their merits.
• Service — We serve the people of Samoa well, through faithful service to the Government of Samoa.
• Respect — We treat the people, the Government, and colleagues with courtesy and respect.
• Transparency — Our actions and decisions are made in a transparent and open manner.
• Accountability — We explain the reasons for our actions and take responsibility for them.
• Efficiency — We ensure good results are achieved economically.

Strategic alignment — Pathway for the Development of Samoa

At the national level, MCIL supports the implementation and achievement of the Pathway for the Development of Samoa (PDS) Key Strategic Outcome 2, specifically Key Priority Area 9: Business Innovation and Growth. The work MCIL does also has strong linkages to:

• KPA 7 — Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity
• KPA 8 — Tourism Revitalisation
• KPA 10 — Increased Labour Mobility
• KPA 11 — Macroeconomic Stability

MCIL also leads and facilitates the implementation of the Trade, Commerce and Manufacturing Sector priorities. Our Corporate Plan connects these national development priorities with the mandated functions and public services provided by the Ministry.

Our motto

Fa'atupula'ia le Tamaoaiga

— Growing our prosperity. A guiding principle across every division of MCIL, reminding us that our work is ultimately in service of Samoa's families and future.