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Samoa's economy to grow despite cyclone

Samoa's economy will grow by 2.5 per cent this year despite the effects of Cyclone Evan, according to Asian Development Bank forecasts.The cyclone killed at least 15 people and caused widespread damage to agricultural crops and infrastructure.The Asian Development Bank said while there would be a short term impact on tourism and agricultural production, post-cyclone rebuilding would help stimulate the economy.\With the investment that will be required to rebuild what's been destroyed and damaged in Samoa