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The Challenges of Doing Business in Papua New Guinea: An Analytical Summary of the 2007 Business Environment Survey by the Institute of National Affairs

Strategy and Program Assessments ISBN: 978-971-561-742-0 Pub. Date: 2008 In stock

This report summarizes the results of an extensive survey of the business community on the challenges of doing business in Papua New Guinea. It finds that despite some improvement in the business environment, progress since a similar survey was conducted in 2002, has been disappointing. Many of the issues identified then still have a negative impact on investment and entrepreneurship. To ensure that the current resource boom is translated into sustainable prosperity, substantial reform is needed.

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Contents

Introduction

Summary of the Findings

The Survey Sample

Methodology and Themes Surveyed

Political Uncertainty

Business Security

Government Regulations and Policies

Business-Government Relationships

Infrastructure and Public Services

Constraints to Business and Investment

Comparison with the Findings of the Private Sector Assessment

Policy Reform