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Papua New Guinea and ADB
In the Spotlight
Review of Opportunities for the Pacific WASH Sector
This publication reviews the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector in the Pacific. It proposes recommendations to strengthen the sector to help address the pandemic and build long-term resilience and sustainability.
Pacific Energy Update 2021
This publication provides an overview of active and proposed energy initiatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the Pacific region as of December 2021.
Pacific Urban Update 2021
This publication provides an overview of active and proposed urban programs, projects, and technical assistance initiatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the Pacific region as of April 2021.
ADB, ECOM Sign Loan to Support Livelihoods, Boost Climate Resilience of Smallholder Farmers
The Asian Development Bank, ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Limited signed a loan of up to $60 million to help sustain the livelihoods of smallholder farmers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and improve their ability to withstand the impacts...
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
- Power Sector Development Project
- Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program (Phase 2)
- Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment
- Fiscal and Debt Sustainability Program (Subprogram 1)
- Civil Aviation Development Investment Project II (formerly Second Civil Aviation Development Investment Program)
Approved/Active
- ECOM COVID-19 Smallholder Farmer Climate Resilience and Livelihood Support Project
- Strengthening Fiscal, Debt, and Financial Management
- State-Owned Enterprises Reform Program, Subprogram 2
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- Supporting Quality Infrastructure and Effective Project Implementation in the Pacific
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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.
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News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB, ECOM Sign Loan to Support Livelihoods, Boost Climate Resilience of Smallholder Farmers
- Tourism to Help Pacific Growth Rebound in 2022, Says ADB Report
- $150 Million ADB Loan to Support SOE Service Delivery in PNG
- ADB Welcomes New Legislation to Improve SOEs in PNG
- ADB Approves New Facility to Support Pacific’s Renewable Energy Projects
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)