With the golden jubilee celebrations having just passed, Papua New Guinea is equal parts festive and reflective. The national broadcasters have played their part in fostering the latter: screening history-themed documentaries and news segments in between the comprehensive live coverage of official events across the nation’s capital. Universities and training centres such as the Somare ... Read moreDisclosure Funding for the Revitalising the PNG Dictionary of Biography project is provided by...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, we reflect on progress made in improving health and strengthening relationships. Our experience through a major program on maternal and child health, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB), is that having strong, resilient health systems is a key foundation for independence — and the partnerships that sustain ... Read moreAbout the author/s James Beeson Professor James Beeson is a Deputy Director (Research Strategy) and Head of the Mal...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Polopa means “go ahead, I will come after you”. It is the name given to the Polopa-speaking people of the Southern Highlands Province — a population of about 10,000 people living in the Erave local level government area. They live in nine council wards: Kerabi, Balowei, Tiri, Waraga, Waposale, Kele, Puputau (Mt Tawa), Sirigi and Sopuse. ... Read moreAbout the author/s Busa Jeremiah Wenogo Busa Jeremiah Wenogo is a Papua New Guinean development economist who specialises in issues relati...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
PNG’s minimum wage has been K3.50 per hour (K28 per eight-hour day) since July 2016. However, prices of food and non-food items have continued to increase over time. Consequently, urban minimum-wage earners in the first quarter of 2025 could purchase one-quarter less food and other goods and services compared to July 2016 — a significant ... Read moreDisclosure Funding for this research was provided by the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Australia High Commis...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
On behalf of the West Papuan people, I wish our brothers and sisters in Papua New Guinea a happy Independence Day. Fifty... The post President Wenda: Happy Independence Day to Papua New Guinea appeared first on United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP).| United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)
Today Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence. Independence days are usually marked by speeches, feasts and cultural dances. The celebrations are the largest yet, with several other countries joining PNG to mark the occasion, including Prince Edward of the United Kingdom, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the ANU-UPNG Partnership, an initiative ...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
On the occasion of Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence, I want to acknowledge some of my favourite elements that make up the nation of PNG. These are some of the things that impress me, teach me and bring me joy. They have kept me coming back over the past seven years living in ... Read moreDisclosure The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of his employer. About the author/s Luke McKenzie Luke McKenzie works as an advisor to the Papua New...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The story of the relationship between the two national universities is also the story of the relationship between two nations, says Sinclair Dinnen.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
RNZ Pacific The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will address Papua New Guinea’s national Parliament today. The UN chief is in Papua New Guinea on a four-day official state visit September 2-5. Prime Minister James Marape has held bilateral discussions with Guterres at his Melanesian House Office in Port Moresby yesterday. READ MORE: Other PNG| Asia Pacific Report
Without patience, the missionary adventure is impossible. The missionary must endure at least eight patient years of formation before he steps foot on his mission. He must be patient in working with his people, especially if they belong to a different culture, a different mentality and a different rhythm of life. He must be patient […]| www.instituteoftheincarnateword.org
By Martin Dicke On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, we laid my Uncle Bill, the Rev. Dr. Willard Burce, to rest next to his beloved wife Elinor, my dad’s sister, and his youngest son Charles. The funeral was at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, Wis. The interment was at his family’s cemetery several miles from Drammen Lutheran Church, where he was baptized. Known simply as “Boos” in the mountains of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Bill left a great legacy of service for the sake of the Gospel thr...| The Lutheran Witness
Guest blog by Team Akepile: Surgant Gand Mond, Rose Dama, Mathew G. Jonathan, Elizabeth Kai, Lilly Graham, Jack Maima, and Belinda Kora Key Learnings from the PDIA Course Our PDIA journey taught us valuable lessons about addressing complex social issues: Problem we worked on over the past 12 weeks We selected our Cause two (C2)...Continue Reading PDIA to Address SARV Cases in Simbu Province, Papua New Guinea| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Anna Ga’a, Denphil Hunt-Mitir, Nabieu Lansana, Solomon Mape, Julia Tubang Doing the PDIA program was unexpected for our group; initially, we doubted we could tackle the process effectively. But, by welcoming PDIA’s open and collaborative approach, we embraced the challenge. Here’s an overview of our journey, including the lessons learned, the challenges...Continue Reading PDIA to Engage Youth in Papua New Guinea’s Tuna Bay Area| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Sharlene Gawi, Nesther Horiva, Audrey Kari, Naijolin Tumul Gender-based violence has become a prevalent and growing issue in Papua New Guinea. Research from the 2016-2018 Demographic Health Survey showed that at least 68% of women in PNG have experienced this violence at some point in their lives. This is double the global...Continue Reading Supporting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Papua New Guinea| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Elsie Mongoru, Alexander Tanabi, Dorcas Mileng, Emmanuel Kokiva, Evenezer Tanda, David William, Nancy Ilambi In the heart of Papua New Guinea lies Kutubu rural local government area in Nipa Kutubu District of Southern Highlands Province. The population is estimated to be 24,155 with a youth population of around 7,229 of which 43%...Continue Reading Low Economic Engagement of Youth in Agribusiness Opportunities in Kutubu, Papua New Guinea| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Barbara Thomas, Maliwai Sasingian, & Kirk Gibson In January 2024, the Black Wednesday riots shook Papua New Guinea (PNG). Local thinkers highlight these as acts of desperation, driven by underlying causes including unemployment and the increasing cost of living. But governments alone cannot solve the complex problems that drive these events. Citizens, civil...Continue Reading Supporting Collective Action and Reform Coalitions in PNG: Trust is Critical| Building State Capability