Papua New Guinea

ADB and Japan Support Safe Shipping in Papua New Guinea

Preparatory work has begun on a project to improve the efficiency and safety of international and coastal shipping in Papua New Guinea by increasing the coverage of maritime navigational aids, including lighthouses and channel markers. Read More

ADB Report Recommends More Efforts to Reduce Inequality in Papua New Guinea

Nurturing the private sector and improving public services would help foster more inclusive growth as Papua New Guinea’s economy continues to expand over the coming 10 years, says an ADB report. Read More

Inclusive Growth through Better Governance and Partnerships

Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is strong, but growth alone is not enough for the region to succeed in an era of global change, ADB's President said in his annual address to the Board of Governors. Read More

Governors' Seminar: How Can Asia Respond to the Global Economic Crisis

A global slowdown can have spillover effects on Asia's economies. How can the region rebalance, diversify and ensure everyone benefits from the boom? Read More

Overview

The last decade of economic growth has led to rising inequalities in Papua New Guinea. A major challenge is the limited ability of the public sector to translate higher revenue into improved public services.

ADB's country partnership strategy, 2011−2015, aims to help Papua New Guinea plan and implement a successful transition through the conversion of its natural resource wealth into inclusive economic growth.