Papua New Guinea and ADB
In the Spotlight
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ADB and CSOs Bring Rural Health Services to Papua New Guinea
ADB and the Government of Papua New Guinea promote partnerships with local and international NGOs to bring rural primary health care services.
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Building Resilience is Key to Economic Growth in the Pacific
The economies of countries in the Pacific are expected to recover over the next two years, although building resilience against natural hazards and climate change remains a key priority, according to a new ADB report.
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Banking the Unbanked Rural Women of Papua New Guinea
Lizette Ambang, a member of Binz Ice Ambra Association, a women's organizaton in Jiwaka Province, shares the story of women in her village and how learning basic financial knowledge is improving their lives.
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Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2018
The December 2018 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor provides an update on developments in 14 Pacific economies, explores topical policy issues in the region over the years, and presents global forecasts for 2019.
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
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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.
Latest
New We-Fi Financing to Enhance ADB's Support for Women-Led SMEs in Viet Nam and Pacific
ADB has received $20.19 million from the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) to support women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) to access critical financing and training in Viet Nam and the Pacific.
Empowered Women Will Drive Economic Growth in the Pacific — ADB
Making it easier for women in the Pacific to start businesses and gain formal employment will improve livelihoods and create more open and productive economies, says a recently released book by ADB.
This publication provides insights on how trade can be leveraged to enhance economic opportunities for women in the Pacific.
Leveraging Trade for Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Pacific
Projects in Papua New Guinea
Approved/Active
- Pacific Renewable Energy Program
- Water Supply Scheme for Tete Settlement
- Aid for Trade for Inclusive Growth - Aid for Trade for Inclusive Growth, 2019-2020 (Subproject 1)
- Aid for Trade for Inclusive Growth
- Developing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Approaches, Methodologies, and Controls (Subproject B)
Funding Information
Source: ADB and Papua New Guinea: Fact Sheet.
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