Port Moresby, 17 November 2017 – Three communities in East New Britain Province are receiving additional K740, 000 to support conservation activities in their communities.
20 November 2017, Port Moresby: “Know your party, vote your party”, is a vision of the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission (IPPCC) that will be given centre stage on Saturday 25 November at the first ever expo of political parties in the country.
Pari, November 2017, Geua Sasala is what Papua New Guineans would describe as a Pawa Meri; a Tok Pisin term defining a woman who is strong and powerful, and not afraid of ruffling a few feathers.
.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/xcq5dam.web.1280.1280.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.kS400MpIeW.jpg)
Port Moresby, 25 October 2017– The crucial role of Hansard in supporting Parliaments in many countries to undertake their full constitutional mandate in representing the interests of citizens, legislating and providing oversight of the executive branch of government, is an area that is not often publicised.
Deloitte and UNDP believe human capital is a key step to unlocking opportunities.
Rigo, October 2017 - Papua New Guinea is prone to regular natural disasters. The country faces a steady threat from a wide range of hazards including floods, cyclones, landslides, drought and earthquakes, among others.
Arawa, November 2017 - “It’s time for women to come out from behind the so-called kitchen walls. In Bougainvillean culture we haven’t always taken part in the decision-making process, but now we can.”
Driving the change
'Driving the Change' is an inspirational documentary produced in Papua New Guinea (PNG) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and EMTV. Over 30 minutes Driving the Change tells a story of how Domil community in Jiwaka Province strives to achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals which were adopted by PNG and other 192 UN Member States in 2015.
UNDP and Papua New Guinea in photos
Take a look at the people and partners we work with including our project sites accoss the different areas in Papua New Guinea.
New cash crops provide a buzz in the Baining’s
Arabam, November 2017 – “I want to be able to provide for my family, and now I feel better placed to do so,” said Julius Tepemes, a farmer from the community of Arabam in East New Britain.
What we do
UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
In Papua New Guinea, UNDP works to improve the state’s ability to deliver public services to its people, and in doing so, plays a vital role in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), raise the standard of living and protect human rights for all Papua New Guineans.
Take action
Join
Join us
Interested in working for UNDP in Asia and the Pacific? Check out our job opportunities in the region.
Comment
Talk To Us
For immediate comments and response, follow us on our UNDP in Papua New Guinea Facebook page.
About Papua New Guinea
60%
population of youth
12 %
wage employment rate
2 712
gross national income (GNI) per capita
153
out of 188 countries in the Human Development Index