Papua New Guinea is spending more on health. How can it get value for its money?
Better information and a willingness to tackle difficult issues are necessary to ensure a fit-for-purpose and accountable health system in Papua New Guinea.
Here’s a surprising way to achieve most of the SDGs
There is one sector that contributes up to a third of gross domestic product, and is an important source of foreign currency, in many of Asia’s developing countries. It could be deployed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
More than selling seashells: The unsung role of women in fisheries
Seventy percent of the aquaculture workforce worldwide is female, with women playing key roles in fishing, processing, and marketing. Yet they do not reap the full benefits of their efforts.
Wary investors might soon see new opportunities in Pacific renewables
Pacific countries are finding innovative new ways to finance renewable energy products that are making them more attractive to private investors.
Revitalizing rural health services in Papua New Guinea
Community health posts are expanding across rural Papua New Guinea, where health service utilization is slowly rising.
Sandboxing cyber risk to achieve digital financial inclusion through fintech
Adopting international standards can help include cyber risk in fintech regulatory sandboxes.
Managing resettlement in PNG: 3 best practices
Here are a few lessons learned about compensation for involuntary resettlement in Papua New Guinea land acquisition.
How New Zealand contributes to ADB's approach to the Pacific
New Zealand and ADB are collaborating with Pacific nations to help them achieve their development goals.
Trade finance: A catalyst for foreign currency, growth in PNG
While not a panacea, more access to trade finance can be part of the solution to foreign currency shortages in Papua New Guinea.
Partnership can deliver better infrastructure in PNG
ADB sees an important role for PPPs in developing PNG’s infrastructure and meeting its development goals.