Papua New Guinea and ADB

In the Spotlight

3,200 People Graduate from Financial Literacy Course Supported by ADB, Australia, and PNG

The project has substantially delivered basic financial knowledge to huge numbers of rural people in Papua New Guinea. It has allowed people, particularly women, the opportunity to open bank accounts, do mobile banking from market gardens, and, overall, get better access to financial services.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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

Publication 23 Jul 2019

Pacific Economic Monitor – July 2019
The Pacific’s economic outlook remains solid despite the global slowdown. While social development gains in the region have been steady, some big challenges remain.
Publication 18 Jul 2019

The Social Protection Indicator for the Pacific: Assessing Progress
This publication provides updates on social protection indicators for 13 Pacific developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank.
Publication 08 Jul 2019

Asian Development Bank and Papua New Guinea: Fact Sheet
ADB’s priorities in Papua New Guinea have recently focused on developing transport infrastructure, promoting renewable energy, expanding access to finance, and improving health services.