Model of Development

Logging industry 'a major money laundering risk' - report

Submitted by ACTNOW on Wed, 08/09/2021 - 09:36

Illegal logging in Papua New Guinea represents a major money laundering threat as it generates very large illegal profits and it has a very high detrimental impact on the economy as well as the natural environment. 

This is according to a money laundering and financing of terrorism risk assessment published by the Bank of Papua New Guinea in 2017.

ACT NOW reaching remote villages via USB sticks

Submitted by ACTNOW on Tue, 31/08/2021 - 10:54

A simple Flash Drive can be an effective education and awareness tool

Sia village in the Sohe District of Oro Province is a difficult place to reach from the outside.

With no road linking the community to the outside world, the only options are three hour dingy ride along the coast from the Provincial capital, Popondetta, and up the Mamba river, or a three to four day walk.

Frieda river mine will destroy lives and livelihoods

Submitted by ACTNOW on Thu, 19/08/2021 - 11:30

The proposed Frieda River mine complex showing the 123km2 that will be flooded to hold the mine waste rock and tailings and the scale of the mine pit itself. Photo: Panaust

The proposed Frieda River copper and gold mine is set to destroy the livelihoods of thousands of local people who currently depend on small-scale alluvial mining for their jobs and income.