AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGreen Finance Rollout: PNG is moving from green finance policy talk to practical delivery, with Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu citing progress via the Bank of PNG and the Green Finance Centre, while Climate Change boss Debra Sungi says the country needs up to K7 billion over 10 years and can’t fund it alone. EU Investment Push: The 5th EU–PNG Business Forum in Port Moresby next week targets European capital and infrastructure, with Nokia and Airbus among firms looking at PNG’s sustainable infrastructure, digital connectivity, extractives and agriculture value chains. Agriculture Exports to Europe: PNG trade officials say cocoa, coffee, vanilla, coconut and palm oil are next growth targets for the EU market, alongside fisheries gains under the EPA. Connectivity for Industry: Telikom PNG becomes an authorised Starlink reseller, while Digicel PNG and Puma Energy launch CellMoni mobile wallet fuel payments—both aimed at boosting enterprise and remote connectivity. Construction Inputs: Demand for lime and cement is rising as building and road works expand, with lime key to cement quality and clinker production. Digital Identity: PNG is building a legal framework for national digital ID and verifiable credentials, supporting SevisPass/SevisWallet rollout for eKYC and wider services. Power Reliability: JICA backs PNG Power Limited’s 132kV Singsing–Taraka line in Lae, improving transmission reliability and redundancy. Fueling the Economy: Digicel signals CellMoni expansion beyond fuel payments to hotels, apartments and supermarkets. Governance Watch: Parliament coverage flags weakened election processes and calls for updated electoral rolls and voter ID systems ahead of GE27. Climate Health Risk: Drought-linked warnings highlight higher risk of climate-sensitive diseases, especially waterborne and enteric infections.
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