Model of Development

The real prospect of creating million jobs through cooperatives

Source: Post Courier 15th April, 2025

By Scott Waide

In the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, a quiet revolution is brewing—one that could reshape the future of coffee production and rural economic development. 

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LAUNCHED: New music video promotes importance of customary land

ACT NOW! in collaboration with Starbox Production has launched a new music and video as part of the wider campaign to protect and promote customary land in Papua New Guinea.

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Corruption concerns reflect lack of DDA transparency and accountability

New Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) figures, released on 11 February 2025 by Transparency International, highlight Papua New Guinea’s failure to deal with widespread corruption. PNG is classified as having a ‘high perceived risk of corruption’ with ‘no meaningful progress’ in anti-corruption efforts. PNG is the worst ranked country in the Pacific region and ranks 127th out of 180 countries globally.

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Corruptions concerns reflect lack of DDA accountability and transparency

New Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) figures, released on 11 February 2025 by Transparency International, highlight Papua New Guinea’s failure to deal with widespread corruption.

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What worked and what has not worked for the last 50 years

Source: Post- Courier January 31st 2025

Joseph Ketan, Anthropologist ad Social Scientist

THE Year 2025 marks the 50 Anniversary of Constitutional Independence for Papua New Guinea. No doubt, many of you are thinking of ways to celebrate this significant milestone in the history of our country.

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Seminar demands action on FCA Forest Grab

Civil society organisations and community representatives have demanded government action on the widespread abuse of Forest Clearing Authorities (FCA).

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Public Seminar demands action on FCA Forest Grab

Civil society organisations and community representatives have gathered in Port Moresby to demand government action on the widespread abuse of Forest Clearing Authorities (FCA).

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