:: Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS)

Welcome to the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS)

The Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (formerly known as The Research and Development Institute of Samoa - RDIS) is a newly formed government initiative, established to provide scientific and technical research, and develop technologies which provide benefit to Samoa’s industry and economy. It is an independent corporate body constituted and operating under the provisions of the SROS Act 2008. Under the Act, a nine member Board is established with the Minister of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) responsible for the Organisation as its Chairperson.

Other board members include the Chief Executive Officer and seven other members appointed by Cabinet on the advice of the Minister, taking into account the Organisation’s purposes and functions. The first CEO was appointed on the 15 July 2006, and the first meeting of the Board of Directors was held on the 18 August 2006.