Tourism – along with mining, fisheries and agriculture – has been identified as a priority investment sector by the government of Papua New Guinea. It is both clean and sustainable, and takes advantage of the natural strengths of the country. It also has the potential to bring income and employment to remote areas of PNG that are in need of development and can help...
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Articles & Analysis | The government aims to use tourism projects to develop rural areas from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Tony Honey, Owner, Tufi Resort from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
What potential is there for Papua New Guinea to become an international tourism destination?
Articles & Analysis | Efforts are being made to increase options for travellers from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
A country with great tourism potential, Papua New Guinea has significant attractions in terms of culture, history and nature, and is recognised globally as one of the more exotic and undiscovered destinations. The nation appeals to everyone from adventure travellers to beach lovers, and is unique in that it offers a level of diversity found in few if any other countries...
Articles & Analysis | Key cash crops rebound following market fluctuations from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Endowed with a favourable climate, high seasonal rainfall, good quality soil and low-intensity farming methods, the agricultural industry has traditionally been the most consistent contributor to Papua New Guinea’s economy as well as its largest employer. Although export revenues have been outpaced by mineral and energy sales, the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to John Kasu, Managing Director, National Fisheries Authority from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
How serious is the European Commission’s warning that Papua New Guinea has failed to monitor illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing?
Articles & Analysis | Facilitating the expansion of the country’s tuna industry from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Already one of the world’s premier tuna producers, PNG is looking to further capitalise on its rich fisheries sector by boosting downstream capabilities. In its bid to ensconce itself among the global seafood exporting elite, on par with the likes of Thailand or Ecuador, PNG is working to more than double its domestic cannery production. The...