Papua New Guinea and ADB

In the Spotlight

Papua New Guinea's Drive For Long-Term Economic Growth

Papua New Guinea needs a diverse economy and an enabling business environment to support long-term growth. ADB investments in the country supports private sector activities and economic productivity.
Papua New Guinea: Country Operations Business Plan (2019-2021)

This COBP focuses on the five priority areas of the CPS: transport, energy, health, water and other urban infrastructure and services, and public sector management.
ADB Lowers 2018 Growth Forecast for Pacific, Sees Recovery in 2019

The new forecast, published in the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2018 Update, is down from 2.2% growth projected in April. A weaker outlook for Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Timor-Leste, the Pacific’s largest and third-largest economies, pulled the forecast lower. Growth across the subregion is expected to accelerate to 3.1% in 2019.
Utilities Reform Needed for Better Service Delivery in the Pacific — ADB

Investments in basic services must be complemented by policy and regulatory reforms as well as capacity development to support a shift towards more commercially viable utilities in the Pacific, says the latest issue of the ADB Pacific Economic Monitor.

A Growing Partnership

Papua New Guinea and ADB have been partners in development since 1971, and the collaboration is growing bigger. Watch a new video series exploring contributions to development of the country's energy, health, and transport sectors, as well as its drive for financial inclusion and private sector-led development.

Expanding Access to Health Care in Papua New Guinea

Access to quality health care is a major challenge in Papua New Guinea. The government works with its development partners, like ADB, to make health care more accessible.

New Energy Grid, Transmission Investments are Lighting up Papua New Guinea

Watch how Papua New Guinea's energy investment program is expanding access to electricity and lowering costs.

Publications

Financing Sustainable Growth in Papua New Guinea

Learn more about ADB's support for financing sustainable economic growth in Papua New Guinea.
Pacific Energy Update 2018

ADB continues to help build resilient, low-carbon countries in the Pacific region, while increasing access to clean, reliable power.

Latest

Article 09 Nov 2018

What are Papua New Guinea's Priority Development Goals? Deputy Prime Minister Abel Shares His Views
Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister Charles Abel shares updates on the country's development priorities, partnership with ADB and opportunities in hosting APEC 2018.
Video 02 Nov 2018

Papua New Guinea's Drive For Long-Term Economic Growth
Papua New Guinea needs a diverse economy and an enabling business environment to support long-term growth. ADB investments in the country supports private sector activities and economic productivity.
News from Country Offices 22 Oct 2018

ADB, Papua New Guinea Sign Agreement to Boost Climate Change Resilience
ADB and the Government of Papua New Guinea today signed a project agreement for an ADB-supported initiative that is helping PNG better respond to the impacts of climate change.