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PNG Government advances National Risk Registry to strengthen disaster preparedness

The National Risk Registry aims to establish a coordinated national system that consolidates critical information on natural hazards, exposed communities,…

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NSLUP at Malasi village
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Six Wards in Central Nakanai Complete Draft Community Sustainable Land-Use Plans

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Hon. John Kaupa delivering his keynote speech at the NDC3.0 launch at Apec Haus
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PNG launches its Third Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Climate Agreement

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Stressing a point at the NRR consultation workshop
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Papua New Guinea Moves Towards a National Risk Registry to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

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CGC PNG Chairman, Mr. Des Yaninen, speaking at the MSME Finance Dialogue
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Expanding access to finance for small businesses in Papua New Guinea

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UNDP Papua New Guinea 2025 Annual Report

Papua New Guinea at 50: A Year of Progress and Partnership

The year 2025 marked the 50th independence anniversary of Papua New Guinea and a landmark year for UNDP's programming int he country. Across the country, our work continued to be guided by four interconnected priorities: Equality for Women and Girls; Peace, Governance and Social Cohesion; Sustainable Economic Transformation; and Environment and Climate Change.

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Hon. John Kaupa delivering his keynote speech at the NDC3.0 launch at Apec Haus
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PNG launches its Third Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Climate Agreement

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From Bougainville to the World Stage: How Green Economy Training Took Me Further Than I Ever Imagined

In this blog post, Bougainville youth leader Tsarlayze Lutoimi Iamu reflects on his experience with UNDP’s Youth Moonshot for Asia and the Pacific and the Youth…

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Two silhouetted people on a narrow raft at sunset with a small boat nearby.
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Let's take climate action now for a more resilient tomorrow

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Aerial view of tropical islands with turquoise lagoons and coral reefs.
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Why the Blue Economy and Coral Reefs Matter for the Pacific Region

In their joint blof, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji Resident Representative, Munkhtuya Altangerel, and UNDP in Papua New Guinea Resident Representative, Nicholas…

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When Online Abuse Silences PNG’s Young Women

In their joint op-ed for National Women's Day 2026, UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Nicholas Booth, and the Director of the National GBV Secretariat, Ms. Diane…

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What we do

 

UNDP Papua New Guinea concentrates its efforts on building the country’s capacity to promote inclusive, pro-poor growth, effective governance, and sustainable and resilient development

Papua New Guinea in numbers

154

out of

193 countries in the Human Development Index

9

percent

of the world's biodiversity is estimated to be found in Papua New Guinea

151

out of

166 countries in the UNDP Gender Equality Index

66

percent

of women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime

79

percent

of Papua New Guinea is covered by forest

20

percent

of the population has access to reliable electricity

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