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Papua New Guinea Economic Update
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Papua New Guinea Economic Update
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/06/30/economic-growth-ahead-for-papua-new-guinea-but-agriculture-reforms-key-to-more-jobs-and-sustained-prosperity

Macroeconomic Stability and Growth: Unlocking the Potential of Agriculture

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Papua New Guinea: Empowering Youth to Thrive
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Papua New Guinea: Empowering Youth to Thrive
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Papua New Guinea Country Economic Memorandum
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Papua New Guinea Country Economic Memorandum
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BY THE NUMBERS: PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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OVERVIEW:
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
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THE LATEST FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Discover how World Bank support in Papua New Guinea is creating jobs, reducing poverty, and driving inclusive growth.

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn more about the projects supported by the World Bank in Papua New Guinea.

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RESEARCH
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Jobs | EAP Economic Update October 2025
Jobs | East Asia and Pacific Economic Update October 2025
Download the report to learn how reforms can expand economic opportunities and improve human capacities to generate better jobs.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/east-asia-and-pacific-economic-update
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Future Jobs: Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Platforms in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap/publication/future-jobs
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Firm Foundations of Growth: Productivity and Technology in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap/publication/firm-foundations
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Green Technologies: Decarbonizing Development in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap/publication/green-technologies
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Han Fraeters
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Division Director for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
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Dr. Wilfred Lus
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Senior Mining Specialist, Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands
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