AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGreen Finance Push: Bank of Papua New Guinea Governor Elizabeth Genia says PNG must move green finance from policy to real projects as climate impacts bite now, not later. French Funding Boost: France backs the push with EUR15m (K75m) for green lending via AFD, BPNG and GGGI, targeting SMEs, renewables and sustainable agriculture. Election Readiness Pressure: With less than a year to 2027, election fixes are back in focus—especially the Common Roll and long-lead funding needs. Workforce & Skills in Lae: ITI signs three-year OJT MoUs with five Lae companies to help graduates get hands-on experience and smoother job transitions. Climate Finance Leadership: PNG’s Ruel Yamuna is named Envoy for Access to Climate Finance for COP31, alongside ocean and 1.5°C envoys, to lift Pacific priorities globally. Maritime Resilience for Bougainville: ABG launches four passenger vessels for atoll communities to improve safety, access to services and trade links. Agriculture Export Infrastructure: Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen starts runway works (K39.4m) to position the Highlands as an Asia-Pacific agriculture export hub. SME Retail Breakthrough: Doris Joe’s neem-based hair and skincare brand lands a City Pharmacy retail partnership, moving from social sales to mainstream shelves. Used Vehicle Warning: A call grows to tighten rules on used vehicle imports to protect consumers, road safety and the environment.
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