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Review: Julius Chan autobiography ‘Playing the Game’

6 Apr 2016 by 7 Comments
The Bougainville conflict, which lasted from 1988-1998, was critical to defining how sovereign risk was perceived in Papua New Guinea. Former PNG Prime Minister, Sir Julius Chan, knew that keeping the island was vital both for the PNG economy and the nation's status as an investment destination. He reflects on the extraordinary events in his autobiography.
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A tale of two cities: reflections on 10 years in Port Moresby and Lae

6 Apr 2016 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea's two major cities, Port Moresby and Lae, are the heartbeat of the economy. David Conn, Chief Executive of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) and Alan McLay, President of the Lae Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) reflect on the changes that have occurred in their respective cities over the last decade.
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Papua New Guinea participates in a global transparency initiative for the resources industries

24 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea has participated in its first report to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which is a global effort to improve transparency in resource rich countries to help them avoid the so-called ‘resource curse’.
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Analysis: lingering questions for 2016 Papua New Guinea budget, APEC and public debt

10 Feb 2016 by Leave a Comment
The 2016 Budget was one of emergency for PNG. Adjusting to a 20% collapse in revenue caused by plummeting commodity prices and an economic slow-down, the government has implemented harsh expenditure cuts.The Lowy Institute's Jonathan Pryke examines the budgetary impact of holding the APEC summit in Port Moresby in 2018.
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A beautiful culture misrepresented: discover the real Kokoda

27 Jan 2016 by 2 Comments
Claims by the international media, and one outlet in particular, about the conditions and communities along the Kokoda Track have threatened the reputation of the tourism and trekking industry in PNG, writes Genevieve Nelson, the CEO of the Kokoda Track Foundation. An alleged incident on the Kokoda Track earlier this month is being investigated by PNG […]
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