PNG stories with context.
Culture, policy, and lived experience — beyond headlines.
PNG stories with context.
Culture, policy, and lived experience — beyond headlines.
For years, many developing countries have viewed technology through the lens of access. The challenge was simply getting connected. But a growing battle unfolding across Africa suggests the next phase of digital development is not about who can provide internet […]
Life is full of unexpected moments. A medical emergency, school fees, a family obligation, a vehicle breakdown, or a sudden loss of income can place significant pressure on household finances. While no one can predict exactly what challenges lie ahead, […]
With less than a year before Papua New Guinea enters the formal lead-up to the 2027 National General Election, attention is once again turning to the country’s electoral system and whether the lessons of 2022 have been learned. The last […]
The recent debate in Papua New Guinea’s Parliament on Bougainville’s political future was always going to be emotional. It touched on history, national identity, the legacy of conflict and competing visions for the future of the country. But beyond the […]
Pororan lies off the northern tip of Buka Island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. It is one of the larger islands in a chain of lush green islets that give way to long white coral sandbanks and the turquoise […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live and how we make collective decisions. As Luciano Floridi – philosopher and Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information at the University of Oxford – argues, the key challenge is no longer whether AI will […]
For many Papua New Guineans in formal employment, retirement is often seen as a finishline—a moment to rest after decades of service. But in reality, it marks the beginning of oneof the most complex transitions in a person’s life. In […]
At the turn of the century, Papua New Guinea’s financial system stood on the edge collapse. Inflation was rising, institutions were weakened by political interference, and thefunds meant to protect people’s savings were being steadily undermined. What followedbetween 1999 and […]
There is an integrated farm at the University of Goroka campus run by Heriso Gahekave and a small team. It is an important part of agriculture training for trainee teachers who want to learn practical farming skills and new methods […]
Recent controversy surrounding recruitment into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) has exposed something larger than a dispute over who gets selected. It has raised uncomfortable questions about trust, professionalism and the relationship between politics and one of the […]
