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What is the population of Papua New Guinea? [analysis]

8 Feb 2021 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

It is estimated that between eight and nine million people live in Papua New Guinea, but no one knows for sure. Honorary Associate Professors Mike Bourke and Bryant Allen from the Australian National University explain why PNG's census was a failure and what can be done to avoid another potential flop this year.
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Papua New Guinea’s informal economy in development [analysis]

27 Jan 2021 by Devpolicy Blog Leave a Comment

How did the informal economy developed in Papua New Guinea? John David Conroy, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University’s Crawford School, explores informality in PNG and its repercussions.
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Sir Mekere Morauta: the man and his legacy in Papua New Guinea [opinion]

13 Jan 2021 by Paul Barker 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea's former Prime Minister, Sir Mekere Morauta, passed away last month after a long illness. Paul Barker considers the lasting legacy of PNG's 'main reformist prime minister'.
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PACER Plus: catching the pace on Pacific Free Trade [analysis]

9 Dec 2020 by Pacific Legal Network 1 Comment

The PACER Plus free trade agreement commences on 13 December 2020, revolutionising trade across the Pacific (although not Papua New Guinea yet). Additional countries are set to join the agreement in the coming months.
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The right strategy is key to the success of any Papua New Guinea organisation [analysis]

7 Dec 2020 by Wayne Osterberg 1 Comment

Most successful organisations have one thing in common: a clear strategy plan. Wayne Osterberg, Director, Advisory Services at KPMG Papua New Guinea, shares with us his tips for defining and implementing a strategy plan for any organisation.
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The sound of silence: minimal changes to taxes in Papua New Guinea’s 2021 Budget [analysis]

2 Dec 2020 by David James Leave a Comment

There were few tax surprises in the 2020-21 Budget. However, what was not there was just as significant as what was, according to KPMG's Tax Partner in Papua New Guinea, Karen McEntee.
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How accurate are the Doing Business indicators? A case study of business environment reform in Pacific Island countries

13 Nov 2020 by Devpolicy Blog Leave a Comment

The World Bank's Doing Business indicators have become controversial. Paul Holden, Director of the Enterprise Research Institute, and Consultant for the Asian Development Bank Alma Pekmezovic analyse the accuracy of this tool in the Pacific Island nations.
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Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s salary bill problem

14 Sep 2020 by Stephen Howes 3 Comments

Director of the Development Policy Centre, Stephen Howes, analyses the extraordinary growth of PNG's government salary bill and explains why it's a concern.
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Restructuring in the COVID-era: mergers [opinion]

11 Aug 2020 by Gavin Robertson 1 Comment

Could mergers be the solution for businesses doing it tough in the COVID-era? Gavin Robertson of the Pacific Legal Network considers the practicalities, risks and benefits.
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Analysis: is phone data getting cheaper in Papua New Guinea?

4 Aug 2020 by Amanda Watson 2 Comments

There has been much enthusiasm about new undersea internet cables in Papua New Guinea and predicted improvements in internet pricing, but is there a real change? Amanda H A Watson, Picky Airi and Moses Sakai analyse the changes in pricing for the first half of the year.
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“Business Advantage Fiji” to showcase Fiji’s economy
A new international publication aimed at promoting Fiji as a business and investment destination will be published in mid-2025. Business Advantage Fiji, the latest in a respected series of international guides to Asia-Pacific economies, will be published in July 2025 by leading regional business media company, Business Advantage International. Written by professional business journalists, the […]
Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]

What is the population of Papua New Guinea? [analysis]

Papua New Guinea’s informal economy in development [analysis]

Sir Mekere Morauta: the man and his legacy in Papua New Guinea [opinion]

PACER Plus: catching the pace on Pacific Free Trade [analysis]

The right strategy is key to the success of any Papua New Guinea organisation [analysis]

The sound of silence: minimal changes to taxes in Papua New Guinea’s 2021 Budget [analysis]

How accurate are the Doing Business indicators? A case study of business environment reform in Pacific Island countries

Analysis: Papua New Guinea’s salary bill problem

Restructuring in the COVID-era: mergers [opinion]

Analysis: is phone data getting cheaper in Papua New Guinea?

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