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Papua New Guinea and ADB
In the Spotlight
Pacific Approach, 2021-2025
The Pacific Approach, 2021–2025 serves as ADB’s operational framework in the region and as its partnership strategy for the 12 small Pacific island countries.
Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Potential Response to the Financial Inclusion Challenges of the Pacific
This policy brief considers whether central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can promote the accessibility of financial services in Pacific island countries and the design choices involved in their development.
Pacific Economic Outlook Weakens, But Vaccination Progress Provides Optimism — ADB
Despite a weakening economic growth forecast for the Pacific, recent progress in vaccination rollouts and stronger public health measures are providing optimism for the safe reopening of borders in the near term, according to...
Pacific Economic Monitor – July 2021
The Pacific is expected to recover with moderate growth of 0.3% in 2021 and 4.0% in 2022, with tourism and widespread vaccination playing key roles
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
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
- Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program, Tranche 2
- Subproject 2: Aid for Trade for Inclusive Growth, 2020-2022
- Support to Climate Resilient Investment Pathways in the Pacific
- Sustainable Capacity Development for Safeguards in the Pacific – Phase 1
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
- Pacific Economic Outlook Weakens, But Vaccination Progress Provides Optimism — ADB
- 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
Blogs and Articles
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)