Aliimuamua Malaefono has been described as a great professional of the Government of Samoa and a dedicated partner of all UN agencies with which she worked with outstanding professionalism for many years.
She passed away in Samoa over the weekend.
In a statement UN Samoa said through her data knowledge and exemplary commitment to Samoa and its people, Malaefono served the cause of evidence-based public policy, transparent governance and international reporting, contributing substantially to the country’s development progress and performance on the global stage.
