Building the Australia-PNG Digital Ecosystem Outcomes from the 2022 Aus-PNG Network Emerging Leaders Dialogue.

Each year the Aus-PNG Network hosts its flagship event, the Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue. This draws together a diverse group of young and dynamic leaders from the two countries for a wide-ranging discussion on topical and relevant issues.

As China extends its global influence, Papua New Guinea, the largest Pacific Island nation, has become a significant focus. Beyond roads, bridges, and ports under the Belt and…

Mar 12, 2025 · Australia and Papua New Guinea have announced the beginning of negotiations for a bilateral defence treaty, despite having signed a landmark Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) just 14 months ago. This latest move poses three key questions: what are the differences between the two agreements; does the treaty add value; …

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a developing state located in the Pacific sub-region of Melanesia. With a GDP of $31 billion, PNG is the largest economy in the Pacific, and accounts for 75% of regional GDP.

Mar 3, 2024 · Papua New Guinea has had several attempts at decentralising fiscal responsibilities, without much success in improving governance or service delivery. This paper examines the weaknesses in the decentralisation process …

The Australia-Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue is the flagship annual event of the Aus-PNG Network at the Lowy Institute. It brings together 20 young leaders from PNG and Australia to explore pressing development and security issues affecting PNG-Australia relations.

The papers in this report are part of a series produced by the Lowy Institute with the support of ExxonMobil to provide a country assessment of Papua New Guinea. The papers are authored by experts in their respective fields, drawing upon the best available evidence and data to support their judgements about key conditions and trends.

Nominations for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Dialogue are now open! TheAustralia–Papua New Guinea Emerging Leaders Dialogue is the flagship annual event of the Australia–PNG Network at the Lowy Institute.

Dec 6, 2017 · With elections now over, and the O'Neill government returning for a second term, what does Papua New Guinea expect of the new government and those in power? This analysis attempts to address how key trends in PNG's politics will impact upon both the bureaucracy and regulatory environment.