The 20-year National Road Network Strategy to improve Papua New Guinea’s roads is about to begin. David Wereh, Secretary of the Department of Works & Implementation, says the strategy aims to address both maintenance of existing roads and building new connections.
The ambitious 20-year plan to create Papua New Guinea’s national road network
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30 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
IFC’s ambitious plan to improve agribusiness in the Markham and Ramu valleys
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23 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
The International Finance Corporation is undertaking a scoping study of the Markham and Ramu valleys to assess agricultural opportunities in Papua New Guinea. The results will help to develop a win-win business model for agri-investors and customary landowners.
The Marape Manifesto: Prime Minister announces bold new course for Papua New Guinea
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18 Sep 2019 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, has issued The Marape Manifesto, a blueprint outlining his priorities in government. It flags some big changes, especially in the resource sector. David James explores.
The Papua New Guinean startup helping PNG Power reach new customers
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4 Sep 2019 by 2 Comments
A Papua New Guinean entrepreneur developed an app to sell power on the streets and partnered with the state-owned energy company PNG Power. His product is helping the community have better access to electricity.
Analysis: How the Papua LNG project should improve PNG’s financial imbalances
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4 Sep 2019 by Leave a Comment
The go-ahead for the US$10 billion Papua LNG project is likely to do much to alleviate some of the financial imbalances in the PNG economy, including the lack of availability of foreign exchange and the weakness of the currency. David James investigates.
Changes to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act ‘imminent’
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28 Aug 2019 by Leave a Comment
Proposed changes to the Mining Act are likely to go to Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet ‘in the next few weeks,’ according to Peter Graham, Managing Director of Ok Tedi Mining.
Time to address ‘serious structural issues’ in the economy, says Wera Mori
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21 Aug 2019 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Commerce and Industry, Wera Mori, outlined an ambitious plan to boost Special Economic Zones and attract foreign direct investment to PNG at the 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. Here’s what you need to know.
The intensifying debate over the future of Papua New Guinea’s mining industry
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19 Aug 2019 by Leave a Comment
The mining industry needs government help to solve an exploration crisis, according to industry representatives. But government bodies are saying there needs to be a better sharing of the rewards in the national interest. Business Advantage PNG looks at the contrasting views of the industry and the state.
Reasons why superannuation is critical to building a strong organisational culture in Papua New Guinea
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19 Aug 2019 by Leave a Comment
Six Papua New Guinean companies discuss the benefits of superannuation contributions and share with Business Advantage PNG why it can help companies reduce attendance problems and increase loyalty through super.
Second route out of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands could transform country: IFC study
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12 Aug 2019 by 1 Comment
Currently, the only way of bringing bulk agricultural produce out of Papua New Guinea’s fertile Highlands is down the Highlands Highway to the port city of Lae. A new study has identified a faster second route—through Gulf Province. Business Advantage PNG investigates.
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