The World Bank In Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is undergoing economic and social transformation. It is one of the most diverse countries in the world; home to eight million people and more than 800 different languages spoken among a population divided into more than 10,000 ethnic clans across 600 islands.

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SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC RECOVERY OPERATION

US$100 million operation to support Papua New Guinea in its response to COVID-19
ECONOMIC UPDATE

Benefiting from High Commodity Prices

The economy in Papua New Guinea is forecast to expand by four percent in 2022
Fact Sheet

Map: OUR WORK IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Papua New Guinea At-A-Glance

Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world with over 800 languages and over a 1,000 distinct ethnic groups. Most of the country’s population of almost 8 million people live in rural communities and are faced with significant challenges in health, education and economic opportunity.

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Magi Highway in Papua New Guinea Ariel Shot

PNG Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project II

The Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Project II has already restored more than 160kms of road across PNG, benefiting an estimated 1.3 million people (27% of PNG’s population).

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Experts

Stefano Mocci

Country Manager for Papua New Guinea

Dr. Edith Digwaleu-Kariko

Senior Health Specialist, Papua New Guinea

Allan Oliver

Senior Agriculture Specialist

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Video: In the Pacific, What is Possible?

Watch this video to see a realistic and promising picture of what is achievable in the Pacific by the year 2040.

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Video: In the Pacific, What is Possible?
Brochure: Our work in PNG and the Pacific Islands

Take a closer look at where our projects are located in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific
Open Finance Data

Have you wondered what the World Bank does with its money? Explore open data about World Bank's financing in Papua New Guinea.
Open Data

The World Bank provides free and open access to a comprehensive set of data about development in countries around the globe, including Papua New Guinea.