ETIQUETTE: “For every village a different culture” is the expression that best describes the social norms, cultures and languages of Papua New Guinea’s population. Most locals will greet you with a warm, genuine smile, and the salutation “monin tru”, or “a very good morning”, is considered the...
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Situated at the eastern-most point of the New Guinea islands and in a different time zone from the rest of Papua New Guinea, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARB) is composed of two large islands, Buka and Bougainville, separated by a narrow tidal channel. Together with over 200 smaller islands and countless atolls, it forms an...
To what extent does the ABG have to rely on the national government of Papua New Guinea?
The government of Papua New Guinea has rolled out a new plan to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving access to finance and training. Unveiled in February, the SME Policy and Master Plan 2016-30 sets out objectives to expand the economy and create employment outside of the main population and trade hubs. The package,...
In recent years, Papua New Guinea has sought to complete two key international transactions, and neither has gone as planned. The $300m facility from the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to provide dollar liquidity is still being discussed, while a $1bn-plus international bond has been at least twice delayed, in 2013 and...
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