Enga province in Papua New Guinea continues to grapple with heightened tensions stemming from recurring tribal conflicts. These conflicts have led to extensive damage to various essential...
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Papua New Guinea - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 25 March 2024)
An earthquake of 6.9 M at a depth of 40 km occurred in Papua New Guinea on 23 March at 20.22 UTC (24 March at 6.22 local time). The epicentre was located 38 km north of Ambunti Town, in East Sepik...
Papua New Guinea - Landslides and floods (media, PNGMET) (ECHO Daily Flash of 21 March 2024)
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting central Papua New Guinea, in particular the Highlands Region since 18 March, causing floods and triggering a number of landslides that have...
Papua New Guinea: empowering the healthcare workforce by strengthening its health information competencies
Papua New Guinea has set out a clear path as the first country to adopt the regional WHO Data Management Competency Framework, with the goal of developing and strengthening its health information...
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ACLED Regional Overview Asia-Pacific: February 2024
Papua New Guinea: Dozens killed in tribal violence in Enga province At least 49 people were reportedly killed on 18 February when the Sikin, Kaekin, and Palinu tribes clashed with the Ambulin and Sau...
Stop the see-saw: how to address conflict in the PNG Highlands
by Sinclair Dinnen and Miranda Forsyth A question commonly asked about the inter-group conflict currently occurring in the PNG Highlands is whether or not it represents the continuation of...
The World Bank Group in Papua New Guinea: Country Program Evaluation, Fiscal Years 2008–23
Papua New Guinea has abundant resources in the form of oil and mineral wealth. But a complex set of factors, including systemic gender inequality, underinvestment in non-extractive sectors, and...
Shaping Futures: FAO Empowers Papua New Guinea’s Youth for Policy Advocacy and Sustainable Agricultural Development
The FAO, under the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, pioneers youth integration in sustainable agriculture and advocacy in Papua New Guinea. This effort, in collaboration with the government, establishes...
Q&A: the Worsening Trend of Violence in Papua New Guinea
Q&A with Deborah Alois, ACLED Pacific Region Researcher On Sunday, 18 February, intertribal violence in the remote Highlands of Papua New Guinea resulted in the death of at least 49 people. This is...
L’ONU demande des mesures pour lutter contre les violences tribales en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
PRONONCÉ PAR Jeremy Laurence, porte-parole du Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies aux droits de l’homme À Geneva Nous demandons instamment au Gouvernement de Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée de s’attaquer...
UN calls for measures to address tribal violence in Papua New Guinea
We urge the Government of Papua New Guinea to effectively address escalating tribal violence and to engage with provincial and local leaders in a dialogue to achieve durable peace and respect for...
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Investing in our region's health
Joint media release with: The Hon Pat Conroy MP , Minister for International Development and the Pacific 19 February 2024 Australia is boosting its support for a healthy Papua New Guinea with a new...
UNDP and EU award grants to community-based organizations combating climate change, deforestation and food insecurity in Enga Province
As part of their ‘Strengthening Integrated Sustainable Land Management’ project in Enga Province, UNDP and the European Union awarded small grants to 20 new community-based organizations working on...
Papua New Guinea: Police and military must exercise restraint to avoid escalation of deadly riots
Responding to rioting and looting in the cities of Port Moresby and Lae in Papua New Guinea that has so far reportedly left at least 16 people dead and prompted the government to declare a State of...
Papua New Guinea: Project Highlights : Emergency support to preventing the spread and mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 along the agricultural value chain and building resilience in food security, nutrition and livelihoods
Objective To prevent the spread of COVID-19, mitigate negative impacts of the pandemic on the agricultural value chain and improve food security and nutrition among targeted communities. Activities...
Plans unveiled for agri-value chain finance scheme to fortify Papua New Guinea's coconut sector
Marking a step forward to boost the coconut industry in Papua New Guinea, a new strategic initiative is in talks to support agricultural value chain financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),...
Boosting Connectivity in Rural Papua New Guinea: Multistakeholder Policy Dialogue Paves Way for Digital and Financial Transformation
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), under the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, started a policy development deliberation to map a course towards strengthened digital inclusion and economic growth in...
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India announces US$ 1 million immediate relief assistance to Papua New Guinea in the wake of volcanic eruption
On 20 November 2023, a major volcanic eruption of Mount Ulawun in Papua New Guinea has forced the evacuation of more than 26,000 people and created urgent humanitarian needs. 2. India extends deep...
Papua New Guinea: Mount Ulawun Volcano Eruption, Publication Date: 01 December 2023
BACKGROUND On 20 November 2023, Mount Ulawun volcano on the border of the West New Britain (WNB) and East New Britain (ENB) provinces erupted, spewing ash plumes. The Rabaul Volcanological...
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The United States provides immediate emergency assistance to support communities affected by Mount Ulawun volcanic eruptions
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing immediate emergency assistance to support communities affected by volcanic eruptions at Mount Ulawun. At...