Papua New Guinea and ADB
In the Spotlight
ADB Launches Transport Strategy for Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new strategy to help ADB’s Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) improve connectivity and tackle other core development challenges across the Pacific over the next 5 years.
Pacific Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map 2021-2025
This publication gives an overview of key transport issues in ADB's Pacific developing member countries and of the bank’s planned 2021–2025 transport sector operations in the region.
Improving Livelihoods, Inclusiveness, and Resilience in Most Vulnerable Situations and States
ADB's Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States Approach is set to improve livelihoods, inclusiveness, and resilience in these countries through more agile, flexible, and acutely responsive operations.
Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States Approach
The fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS) and small island developing states (SIDS) approach—or FSA—represents a new way of doing business for ADB’s most vulnerable developing member countries.
A Growing Partnership
Papua New Guinea and ADB have been partners in development since 1971, and the collaboration is growing bigger. A new video series is exploring ADB's 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
Papua New Guinea's energy investment program is expanding access to electricity and lowering costs.
Publications
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Financing Sustainable Growth in Papua New Guinea
Learn more about ADB's support for financing sustainable economic growth in Papua New Guinea.
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Voice, Choice, and WASH
This publication discusses the results of a household survey assessing water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in the Tete settlement of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
ADB Projects in Papua New Guinea
Proposed
Approved/Active
- Subproject 2: Aid for Trade for Inclusive Growth, 2020-2022
- Support to Climate Resilient Investment Pathways in the Pacific
- Health Services Sector Development Program (Subprogram 3)
- Sustainable Capacity Development for Safeguards in the Pacific – Phase 1
- Creating Investable Cities in a Post-COVID-19 Asia and the Pacific — Enhancing Competitiveness and Resilience through Quality Infrastructure
Funding Information
Project Results
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European expertise supports Papua New Guinea’s maritime safety
With over 600 islands spanning a total sea area of 3.1 million square kilometers and 65% of its population lives in coastal areas, Papua New Guinea (PNG) relies heavily on its network of coastal shipping services.
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The Pacific Islands: The Push for Renewable Energy
A structural shift is taking place in the Pacific islands, as countries move away from fossil fuels in favor of more climate friendly forms of energy.
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The Pacific Islands: Building Resilience to Natural Disasters
Across the region, ADB is committed to preparing climate change risk assessments for all its infrastructure investments in the Pacific.
News and Multimedia
News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB Launches Transport Strategy for Pacific
- ADB Launches Digital Health Guide for Pacific
- ADB Launches Integrated Approach to Support Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States
- The Window is Closing for Urgent Climate Change Action in the Pacific - Ahmed M. Saeed
- ADB Launches Plan for Pacific to Boost Urban Services and Livability
Blogs and Articles
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Q&A: A differentiated approach to Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States -
Q&A: Papua New Guinea's next generation of engineers step up -
Ireland and ADB helping small island states in the Pacific respond to climate change -
For state-owned power utility companies in the Pacific, it’s time to cut the cord
Multimedia
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Improving Livelihoods, Inclusiveness, and Resilience in Most Vulnerable Situations and States -
How ADB is Helping Power the Pacific -
Improving ADB Operations in Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations and Small Island Developing States -
Broadband Internet Satellite is Key to Achieving Papua New Guinea's Vision for Effective e-Government Services
Contact
Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM) - Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Level 2 – Burns Philp Haus
Corner of Musgrave Street & Champion Parade
PO Box 1992
Port Moresby, National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)