Model of Development

From Extraction to Inclusion: A Bold Call for Real Development in Papua New Guinea

On 26 May, 2025 By Cathy Tukne

Papua New Guinea (PNG) stands at a crossroads. For decades, its development narrative has been dominated by resource extraction gold, copper, oil, gas, timber, and palm oil, promising prosperity but delivering inequality. While foreign corporations profit, most Papua New Guineans remain marginalized, their environments scarred, and their futures uncertain.

Malaysian Logging and Colonialism in Sandaun and PNG

On 22 May, 2025 By Eddie Tanago

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SLAPP: New Threat to Media and Freedom in PNG

On 05 May, 2025 By Eddie Tanago

By Eddie Tanago

World Press Freedom Day is observed every year to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to uphold and maintain freedom of expression.

Papua New Guinea is one tough environment to be a journalist or an advocate for good governance and human rights. PNG is riddled with corruption that has grown tentacles into every sphere of life and trying to expose it can mean facing death threats and expensive lawsuits.

The real prospect of creating million jobs through cooperatives

On 16 Apr, 2025 By Eddie Tanago

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.

LAUNCHED: New music video promotes importance of customary land

On 13 Mar, 2025 By Eddie Tanago

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.

Corruption concerns reflect lack of DDA transparency and accountability

On 28 Feb, 2025 By ACTNOW

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.

Corruptions concerns reflect lack of DDA accountability and transparency

On 27 Feb, 2025 By ACTNOW

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.

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

On 06 Feb, 2025 By Eddie Tanago

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.

Kastom, Property and Ideology

Seminar demands action on FCA Forest Grab

On 06 Nov, 2024 By ACTNOW

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

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