Although consumer spending has weakened recently, in the long term the country will benefit from economic growth and related foreign investment, which will in turn help support consumer demand. New firms are being developed, while existing business are improving their operations. The retail sector is developing rapidly, and shopping malls are proving increasingly popular compared to the...
Papua New Guinea Industry
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In spite of the logistical challenges posed by Papua New Guinea’s geography, strong global demand for raw materials against the backdrop of the commodity super-cycle continues to fuel investment in the country’s mining sector. Mining and petroleum taxes are expected to increase their contribution to the national budget, rising from $331.6m in 2013 to a projected $406.5m for 2014. Joint-venture...
Papua New Guinea is poised for change, as the country’s mineral riches are providing a major opportunity for economic development through the exploitation of natural resources. The government’s five-year strategic plan focuses on key development enablers such as free education, improvements to health services, the strengthening of law and order, rural development projects and infrastructure construction.
The largest of the Pacific Island nations, Papua New Guinea (PNG) occupies the eastern half of New Guinea and hundreds of nearby islands. A mountainous and forested terrain has led to astonishing cultural and linguistic diversity, even as it inhibited development.
Chapter | Industry and Manufacturing from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
Most of PNG’s industrial strength derives from its abundant minerals, hydrocarbons and agricultural products. Export markets are, however, naturally constrained by the country’s remoteness and its weak infrastructure, suggesting that PNG will be importing many of its finished goods for the indefinite future. The most successful industries, like food and beverages, cater to domestic consumption....
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