Research reports, posters, policy briefs, books and brochures
Briefing paper on the Loani Bwanabwana forest clearing project.
Published: August 2024
Background paper that explains why most logging in Papua New Guinea should be regarded as illegal.
Published: September 2021
Background Paper that explains how the vital functions performed by the forests of Papua New Guinea (PNG) are being eroded by unsustainable and often illegal logging by foreign logging companies.
Published: September 2021
A revised version of the popular factsheet that explains how Unrestrained Capitalism has been imposed on Papua New Guinea and is the root cause of many of the everyday problems we face. The flip-side highlights 5 key areas that can help us ensure a "Gutpela Sindaun Bilong Olgeta"
Published: July 2020
Simple factsheet on the value of Papua New Guinea's real economy, which is based around customary land and rural agriculture
Published: June 2020
Tok pisin version of the two-page factsheet explaining the dangers of customary land registration
Published: May 2020
Two page factsheet explaining the Giaman Rot Bilong Divelopmen
Published: May 2020
This short paper outlines ACT NOW's position on Incorporated Land Groups, how they are being misused and the reforms that are necessary.
Published: February 2020
This factsheet explains why commercial banks want to make customary land 'bankable' and why this should never be allowed.
Published: February 2020
This factsheet explains what Incorporated Land Groups are; what their original purpose was, how they are being [mis]used and the problems this creates.
Published: December 2019
This Factsheet explains the government's secret agenda to take ownership and control of customary land away from rural people and hand it to multi-national companies, commercial banks and other foreign interests.
Published: October 2019
Corruption impacts societies in a multitude of ways. In the worst cases, it costs lives. It can also cost people their health, education, freedom and money. It can destroy families and communities, undermine our culture and cause environmental destruction. In this factsheet we present an economic analysis of how much corruption is costing Papua New Guinea and how a more open and transparent government could transform our future.
Published: October 2019
A short paper explaining the government's land grab agenda and why it must be opposed.
Published: February 2019
Factsheet summarises the findings published by the Oakland Institute in its 'Great Timber Heist' reports
Published: November 2018
Tok Pisin factsheet summarising the findings of the Oakland Institute reports on 'The Great Timber Heist'
Published: November 2018
One page, A4 size, factsheet on the value of Papua New Guinea's real economy, which is based around customary land and rural agriculture
Published: November 2017
A two-page fact sheet that explains the importance of customary land and the dangers of land registration
Published: August 2017
A simple fact sheet explaining what an SABL is and how they have been misused
Published: August 2016
One page explaining the Special Agricultural Business Lease (SABL) land grab.
Published: February 2016
Tokpisin fact sheet on Experimental Seabed Mining designed for local communities.
Published: February 2016
Two page summary of our report analyzing Papua New Guinea's Vision 2050. Vision 2050 is our government's long-term development plan, but is it consistent with our Constitution and National Goals?
Published: February 2016
A more detailed two page summary of how the SABL scheme has been abused and used to steal over 5 million hectares of customary land.
Published: February 2016
Two page summary of the issues behind experimental seabed mining in Papua New Guinea.
Published: February 2016