PNG Update is the premier forum for the discussion of research and analysis relating to contemporary economic and public policy issues in PNG.

As Papua New Guinea approaches the 50th anniversary of independence, its political landscape remains as fluid as ever. Prime Minister James Marape survived a vote of no confidence (VONC) in September ...

In an era of increased geopolitical competition, there are growing calls for policy makers and citizens in Australia and New Zealand to improve their understanding of the Pacific Islands region. To ...

Simon Eccleshall is the Head of Programs for Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders in Australia. Simon has worked in global disaster and crisis response for over 30 years including with ...

Humanitarian work faces increasing challenges in adapting to a more dangerous and complex global order characterised by heightened conflict, geopolitical tensions, climate crises and resource scarcity ...

Papua New Guinea will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary as an independent nation in September 2025. This momentous milestone will undoubtedly be marked by jubilant celebrations. However, it also ...

The Devpolicy Blog is based at the Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University.