Which regions hold the most growth potential for the retail sector, and what are the main challenges to expansion across the country?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Alfred Yau, Director, Papindo: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Articles & Analysis | How Papua New Guinea aims to accelerate industrial growth from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
The economy of Papua New Guinea is dominated by its large, labour-intensive agriculture sector and extractive industries, which are mainly focused on oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and various mining activities, including gold copper and silver. The manufacturing sector remains small, generally contributing around less than 2% of GDP, and is...
Articles & Analysis | How e-commerce is changing Papua New Guinea’s retail sector from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
As has been the case worldwide, in the first half of 2020 Papua New Guinea’s retail sector had to contend with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In early February the government began imposing measures to limit the spread of the virus, while simultaneously introducing significant macroeconomic initiatives to support the economy and cushion...
Interviews & Viewpoints | James Rice, Group CEO, Paradise Foods: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
With the Covid-19 pandemic set to significantly slow economic growth worldwide in 2020, Papua New Guinea’s industrial sector can expect some headwinds; however, growth is forecast to return in 2021. The authorities hope the industrial sector can benefit from the rebound and help to improve national self-sufficiency in areas such as food production, while boosting export revenues in the process...
The economic downturn resulting from lower global commodity prices and the completion of the PNG LNG project means the future of Papua New Guinea must be navigated with care. The country possesses plentiful natural resources, which, given effective management, could provide new revenue to spur diversification, as well as sustainable and equitable growth in all provinces.