Sustainable Growth in Action: EU Support for PNG’s Development Pathway
Papua New Guinea is a country rich in natural resources. However, it fights against high levels of poverty, limited infrastructure, and vulnerability to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change. This is why the Government of PNG announced its Medium-Term Development Plan IV for 2023-2027, in which the EU is a key partner supporting the articulation of a comprehensive policy plan. This support is crucial for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), improving public service delivery, and enhancing governance and resilience against socio-economic and environmental shocks.
Implementation
NTU Team is implementing the Assignment through a data-driven approach to deliver a multi-annual action plan. Through an initial analysis of the development plan, we are collecting baseline data for critical sectors, such as Forestry, WaSH, Governance, and Rule of Law.
Our Expert Team is assessing M&E systems, identifying gaps, and proposing solutions to enhance policy implementation and reporting quality. Additionally, we are supporting the design and development of the State and Resilience Building Budget Support (SRBC) programme through technical assistance, capacity building, and policy dialogue. This ensures alignment with international standards and effective monitoring. Regular consultation with stakeholders and reliance on robust methodologies enable the delivery of impactful results. In addition, the actionable recommendations are helping foster resilience and sustainable development for Papua New Guinea.
Impact
- Improved Data Quality – NTU Team strengthens data collection and reporting systems, ensuring reliability and consistency for informed decision-making. This will impact vast areas of policy-making and its quality;
- Stakeholder Data Utilisation - Through stakeholder engagement, policy-makers gain access to reliable data, enhancing transparency and accountability in the decision-making process;
- Sustainable Development - NTU Team contributes to the progress toward achieving Medium-Term Development Plan IV goals, aligned with international standards and sustainable practices, through the revision of the policy framework.
SDGs
Through this Assignment, the EU is supporting the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
