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Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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Papua New Guinea and ADB
In the Spotlight
ADB to Support the Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
ADB will help strengthen Pacific power utilities’ regulation to support clean energy technologies and decarbonize Pacific economies through a $600,000 technical assistance project.
Protect The Poor When Fighting Money Laundering in the Pacific
The risk of “de-risking” – the process of international banks disassociating from financial partners, such as small remittance providers and local banks – is that it could push people out of the financial system completely.
ADB, PNG Sign $325 Million Loan to Better Connect Remote Communities to Markets and Services
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of Papua New Guinea have signed a $325 million loan to help fund tranche 2 of the Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program, a key transport development connecting some...
How the Australia-ADB partnership is benefiting the Pacific
Australia is a founding member of ADB, which was established in 1966. For more than five decades, ADB and Australia have been partners in providing assistance to the bank’s members through cofinanced programs and projects.
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
- Fiscal and Debt Sustainability Program (Subprogram 1)
- Strengthening Fiscal, Debt and Financial Management
- Civil Aviation Development Investment Project II (formerly Second Civil Aviation Development Investment Program)
- Improving Financial Access and Entrepreneurship Development Project
Approved/Active
- Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- 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
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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.
News and Multimedia
News, Op-Eds, and Speeches
- ADB to Support the Development of the Pacific Energy Regulators Alliance
- ADB, PNG Sign $325 Million Loan to Better Connect Remote Communities to Markets and Services
- Pacific Economic Outlook Weakens, But Vaccination Progress Provides Optimism — ADB
- ADB Launches Transport Strategy for Pacific
- ADB Launches Digital Health Guide for Pacific
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)