Better information and a willingness to tackle difficult issues are necessary to ensure a fit-for-purpose and accountable health system in Papua New Guinea.

To understand fragility and resilience in Papua New Guinea, look to history and the people living in the country’s most vulnerable areas.

The Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program, a multitranche financing facility (MFF), aimed to ensure the maintenance of the Highlands Core Road Network, comprising 2,500 kilometers (km) of major national and provincial roads. The MFF is funded through three tranches. The first tranche (Project 1) had six components. The physical component was improvements to 211 km of national roads. Two components supported the Department of Works (DOW) and the National Roads Authority (NRA) in project implementation.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) country partnership strategy (CPS), 2016–2020 for Papua New Guinea (PNG) sought to assist the country in planning and implementing a successful conversion of its resource wealth into inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic growth. ADB’s sovereign program, comprising approved, completed, and ongoing loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA), totaled $2.11 billion during the period 2016 to May 2019. Transport was the sector receiving the largest amount of support (72% of total financing), followed by health (15%), and energy (9%). 

This week's photo roundup includes a sculpture made from living cherry trees, an artist catapulting LEDs into the sky to make stars, and more.

We've featured a lot of treehouses on TreeHugger, but the plans for this one are a little different: Ten cherry trees will be planted in a circle, and pruned and bent over time to form a unique, two story sculpture.

When it comes to finding fascinating species previously unknown to science, it turns out that forests of Papua New Guinea are a darn good place to look. Researchers have recently disclosed their

Fire at a chemical factory in Belapur. Image/Twitter_ANI

Recent reports revealed that a massive fire has broken out at a chemical factory in Belapur, Navi Mumbai. While no casualties or loss of property has been reported, 12 fire tenders have been pressed into action. 

Fire broke out in a chemical factory in Belapur (Mumbai); 12 fire tenders at the spot. (earlier visuals) #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/xhYNvyjaBx

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2018

Earlier pictures show the entire factory being gutted by the massive fire. 

More updates awaited

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Things have not been going well for The Simpsons. Aside from the fact that it became America's longest running scripted TV series last month, having clocked 636 episodes. Last November, Hari Kondabulu, in his documentary The Problem With Apu, drew the world's attention to what Apu really was — a problem. The characterisation of this immigrant convenience store owner who had a PhD and eight children was sharply criticised. Describing Hank Azaria's voice of Apu, Kondabulu said it resembled "a white guy doing an impression of a white guy, making fun of my father".

The world took note, but, the creators of the series decided there was no problem with Apu. In a veiled attack on Kondabolu's film, the "Apu problem" is dismissed as a hazard of being "politically incorrect" in the words of Lisa, in an episode titled No Good Read Goes Unpunished. That, followed by The Simpsons' creator Matt Groening saying that people "love to pretend they are offended", it was a slippery slope for Apu and his makers. And while keyboard crusaders continue to express their ire, Indian-American producer Adi Shankar and John Rhodes, co-founder of a Hollywood screenwriting talent-discovery platform, launched a contest inviting writers to rewrite Apu. The winning script shall be pitched to the The Simpsons' makers. Here are three writers who have been on the job.

'I changed his voice'
Shreyas Manohar, 23, screenwriter

Nagpur born Shreyas Manohar moved to the US three years ago. He just graduated from Columbia university in English and Creative writing. He had also been working on spec scripts for diversity TV programs conducted by CBS and NBC, especially The Simpsons and Veep, when he came across this contest. "I couldn't comprehend how a show of this calibre could address the controversy in such a tone-deaf manner," he says. Priyanka Chopra was not the only one asked in high school in the US why wouldn't she speak like Apu. "One of my closest friends once remarked, 'If you could talk normally, would you?' It was hurtful, but, not surprising." Manohar's Apu in Much Apu About Nothing enrolls in an accent workshop being taught by Peter Sellers, the actor who inspired the character of Apu. The trials that the episode takes Apu through lends him a manner of speaking that's not a lazy caricature. "I changed Apu's voice, so that his actual voice, and not just his accent, is heard," he says.

'He could be more useful'
Forest Kirst, 61, flight instructor

A flight instructor by profession, 61-year-old Forest Kirst started watching the show in the early 90s. His students would carve Apu, Bart, Lisa in aluminum and brass. When Kirst learnt about the contest, he wanted to try his hand in creating a new Apu, because he too had certain reservations. Having travelled extensively in India and Pakistan, Apu's accent did not sit well with him. "It's annoying, but comical. It's a product of how the writers of the show remember accents of convenience store employees in LA." Kirst's Apu in Apu Saves Springfield is a hero. "I feel Apu could be a more useful character. In my story, world leaders and spies are on the hunt for Apu, the hacker. My Apu could use his knowledge in computers to reprogram a nuclear reactor. He could block Trump from tweeting thus saving the US from much embarrassment. But, Apu must remain a comedy character, who calmly runs his store while keeping his brilliance a secret." He points out that everyone on the show is a stereotype. "They are bumbling idiots. I hope people don't think Americans are as dumb and fat as depicted on this show."

'He reminded me of my dad'
Herman Dhaliwal, 25, aspiring filmmaker

Born to immigrant parents, Herman Dhaliwal grew up in Charlottesville. His dad, who passed away in 2015, used to own a convenience store. "Seeing any Indian guy on TV who owned a convenience store, was of course going to remind me of my father. I would say, both Apu and my dad were comically overqualified for the job. My father was also bit of a workaholic, and, like Apu, he was friendly but also stubborn," says Dhaliwal who was only four when he started watching the show. "Stereotypes are rooted in truth. When taken at face value, and out of context, they become caricatures. As writers, we need to educate ourselves to be able to create something sensitive and human," he says. His script, titled "The World of Apu", is taken from the third installment of Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy. In this story, Apu is mute. "He has an accident at the store and turns mute. The rest of the story has him figuring how to deal with life after that," Dhaliwal says. Apu is not the only character he has changed. "I also wanted to give his wife Manjula something to do. If representation of South Asian men in American media is bad, South Asian women have it worse." In Dhaliwal's story, Manjula, takes on the reins of the store after Apu's accident. The man instead gets to use his skills as a computer science doctorate.

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It is hard to believe that I will not see him again, in person. The worst part is that I couldn't be there with him and his family for the final rites. I met him in the latter part of 2019. He was jovial. I remember looking at him and thinking that the worst phase of his life is behind him. There wasn't an iota of [weakness] in his eyes. One couldn't, from his body language, gauge that he was enduring any pain or difficulty. The unfortunate turn of events was unexpected.

More than being his co-star, I was a fan. I loved Rishi and Neetu, as a couple, and wouldn't miss a single film of the duo. For me, the turning point [in my career] came when I signed a movie with him. Rishi was the one who recommended my name to Nasir Hussain, and that's how I landed up in Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai.
 
The first shot that we did together was for the song Poocho na yaar kya hua. I remember it vividly. I had to do a dance sequence and then hug him. I was shivering because I was a fan.

We shot [Hoga tumse pyara kaun] on a train, and it was a surreal experience. It was hot, and we were trying to look our best, and do the best that we could. Unfortunately, my scarf caught fire, and, like a true hero, Rishi ran towards me and rescued me. 

He was a foodie. I'd get prawns and fish curry to the sets and we would eat together. More than him, we loved his Punjabi lunch that Neetu would send. Neetu would send healthy food, but she never knew that he'd, in fact, be eating his co-stars' meals.

He is going to be missed. My heart goes out to Ranbir and Ridhima. 

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Soaring with each venture, Priyanshu Painyuli is having a terrific April. The actor has lapped up immense praises for his act as the Bangladeshi drug lord in Extraction and if rumours are to be believed, the actor has another big ticket release at some point this year. Priyanshu shot for an extensive schedule for the second season of Mirzapur and will be playing a pivotal part in this instalment.

A source informs, "Given the interest around Mirzapur, the team keeps a strict diktat of not letting character details out because it's important to the show's narrative. But Priyanshu will be a part of Mirzapur this season. It's an elaborate character that spills over to Season 3 as well."

Mirzapur, a gangster drama set in the heartlands, is amongst the biggest shows on Amazon Prime. The story of two brothers Guddu (Ali Fazal) and Bablu (Vikrant Massey), who get caught up in a world of drugs, guns and violence after they meet Munna (Divyendu Sharma), the son of Mafia boss Akhandanand Tripathi (Pankaj Tripathi) who has made millions selling carpets.

The source adds, "The first season ended with the death of many old characters. So the new season inevitably widens its horizons and explores more tracks and subtracts of the larger narrative. Priyanshu shot for the show last August in Benaras. It's a cracker of an ensemble cast and the actor can't wait to speak about it once the final announcement on Season 2 comes in from Amazon."

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It's Ishq Mein Marjawan star Kushal Punjabi's birth anniversary. The actor passed away on December 26, 2019, in Bandra, Mumbai. He was found hanging at home, and a suicide note was found that said nobody was responsible for his death.

Some of his friends remembered the actor on his birth anniversary and took to social media to post their memories of and with him. Apurva Agnihotri shared a photo of them together and wrote, "I stood and watched as my brother rode by it wasn't the way it should be But I shed not a tear for this brother for he lived free and loved his life So ride on my brother till we meet again and when my time comes to take that last ride you can bet it'll be with a smile... (sic)"

 

 

 

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I stood and watched as my brother rode by it wasn’t the way it should be But I shed not a tear for this brother for he lived free and loved his life So ride on my brother till we meet again and when my time comes to take that last ride you can bet it’ll be with a smile...till then enjoy your special day Happy Birthday Dear Kushal Bhai...Miss ya❤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Ââ¤ï¸Â

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Model and TV host Diandra Soares, who called Kushal her 'sunshine boy', also shared a photo on her Instagram story. Take a look:

Actor Deepak Bajaj also shared a photo from happier times spent with Kushal. He wrote, "Happy Birthday KP #memories"

 

 

 

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Kushal Punjabi was said to be depressed ever since his wife, Audrey Dolhen, left him, taking their son with her. His wife is a French national and lives in Shanghai with their son.

Kushal Punjabi is sorely missed by his friends and fans!

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Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that 54 people have been arrested in connection with the Padarayanapura incident and five FIRs have been registered so far.

A ruckus erupted in Padarayanapura on Sunday allegedly over the shifting of suspected COVID-19 persons to a quarantine facility by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials. "Fifty-four people have been arrested and five have been secured. We will book them under suitable sections. We will take them into custody and we will investigate the matter," said Bommai.

"Fifty-eight people were supposed to be taken for quarantine, 15 have been taken, 20 people were ready to go along with the officials but over 100 people damaged CCTV cameras, broke police barricades. Five FIRs have been lodged," he added.

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A 58-year-old assistant sub- inspector of police has died of coronavirus in Maharashtras Solapur district, an official said on Thursday. With this, five police personnel from the state have so far succumbed to the viral infection. The assistant sub-inspector, posted at Solapur MIDC police station, was admitted to the civil hospital there on Tuesday after he tested positive for coronavirus. He died while undergoing treatment at the hospital on Wednesday, the official said.

The victim, who was set to retire after four months, was on duty till last week, he said. Maharashtra Police expressed grief over the personnel's demise. "DGP and all ranks of Maharashtra Police offer their condolences to the bereaved family, the state police said in a tweet.

Constable Amit from @DelhiPolice succumbed to Coronavirus. Shri. Amit was serving the state of Delhi in these troubled times. May his soul rest in peace.

DGP and all ranks of Maharashtra Police offer their condolences to his family.

— Maharashtra Police (@DGPMaharashtra) May 7, 2020

Last month, three personnel of Mumbai Police and one of Pune Police died of COVID-19. So far, 456 police personnel, including 42 officers, have tested positive for coronavirus in the state.

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The Indian Army motto, 'Service before Self,' seems to be ingrained not just into the minds of its personnel, but also into the minds of their families. The selfless young widow of an Indian Army jawan has fulfilled his dream of building a school in his village, demonstrating this. The Shaheed Jawan Satappa Mahadev Patil Vidyalaya, was inaugurated by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj at Belewadi Masa village in Kolhapur District, last Sunday.

Fulfilling husband's dream
Satappa Patil was married to Ashwini after her HSC in 2011. The 24-year-old Gunner Operator was posted with the 26 Air Defence in Keran sector in Jammu Kashmir, and was martyred in cross-firing by terrorists in 2013. Ashwini was widowed at 23, barely a year and half after their wedding. But like her warrior husband, the brave woman thought of others and not herself, amid the tragedy.

Gunner operator Satappa Patil was martyred in Keran sector in Jammu Kashmir in 2013

After the funeral many politicians offered her money and asked if she wanted a gas agency, a petrol pump or anything else for her livelihood. She only asked for help to fulfill her husband's wish of building a school in his village. She vowed to fulfill his dream.

A struggle for education
After their wedding, Patil and Ashwini had gone to his village, where he told her about his school days. He told her the village school did not have classrooms for Stds VIII, IX and X. These classes would be held in a Hanuman temple. Ashwini said, "Girls who had their periods wouldn't be allowed in for those few days. On Saturday or whenever there was a religious festival or a meeting in the temple, there would be a holiday for the school, or classes would be held after the event."

Ashwini added, "I could see the efforts and pain he and his friends took while struggling to get an education. He said he would build a school after retirement so children in his village could pursue their education without a break."

Donations helped build school
She said after Patil was martyred, many people offered her help. "I don't know what came over me. But I asked them if they could help me build a school in the village. I did the paperwork and it was kickstarted with the help of former chief minister Prithviraj Chavhan's wife, Satvasheela. She also donated Rs 20 lakh for the school. I also received Rs 1 lakh from the Mandlik Sugar Factory. Its owner also gave me the land for the school. The amount from other donors was R2 lakh. I also donated frequently from my pension of Rs 15,000 per month and we built the school."

Construction on the school building began in 2014 and was completed recently. Classrooms were built for Stds VIII, IX and X. There are seven classes including an additional study room and a computer lab with 12 computers, besides toilets.

'Pray for our soldiers'
Ashwini, who is doing an MA in English and preparing for the Maharashtra Public Services Commission (MPSC) exam while staying with her parents in Karnataka, said, "I am connected to my husband through the school. He lives for me in the form of the school. I too want to serve the country. I want to be a class I officer or collector so that I can serve people. My husband is an inspiration to me and will always be so."

She also had a message for others, in which she remembered her husband's colleagues. She said, "We pray every day for our well-being and that of our loved ones'. But I suggest that you also pray for our soldiers and their safety on the border."

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Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived late Tuesday night and will stay overnight before leaving for Akluj in Solapur district, where he will address an election rally on Wednesday. Modi arrived at the Lohegaon airport were BJP leaders, including the party's Lok Sabha candidate from the city Girish Bapat, sitting MP Anil Shirole and Pune city BJP president Yogesh Gogawale received him.

According to BJP leaders, the PM will stay overnight at Raj Bhavan in Pune and leave for Akluj to address an election rally in the Madha Lok Sabha constituency of Solapur district Wednesday.

Raj Thackeray hits out at Narendra Modi, Amit Shah at poll rally
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Monday appealed to people to ensure "disappearance" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah from the political scene of the country for spreading "lies" and "causing" communal disharmony.

Addressing a poll rally in Solapur district of Maharashtra, he called the prime minister "shameless" for seeking votes in the name of jawans without acknowledging their sacrifice. In controversial remarks, he asked the people gathered at the rally to accept money if offered to them by those who are "looting" the country.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is not contesting the Lok Sabha elections, but Thackeray has been addressing rallies in support of Congress-NCP-led alliance candidates, who are pitted against the BJP-Shiv Sena combine. "I am here to wake all of you up against the tactics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah. "The kind of lies they have spread and caused communal disharmony, you should ensure they both get disappeared from the political horizons of this country," he said.

In a veiled attack on the Shiv Sena, he said, "Those who are helping Modi-Shah should also not be spared. You should not vote for those who help Modi-Shah stay in power." Thackeray, however, did not mention the Shiv Sena, his former party, or any of its leaders in his speech. After showing a video of Modi, where he purportedly claims a trader takes more risk than a jawan, Thackeray said, "The prime minister seeks votes from people in the name of jawans, but makes such remarks about their sacrifice. I have so far not seen a more "shameless" prime minister than him."

"They are trying to fool you by raising non-issues ahead of elections. If they distribute money, accept it. This is the right time to loot them. "You cannot imagine the way our country is being looted by these people, but accept their money and do not look back," Thackeray said.

He claimed Modi and Shah are pushing the country on path of authoritarianism like the current regime in Russia where power is concentrated in the hands of 7-8 people. Thackeray also exposed the Maharashtra government's claim of a village in Amravati district - Harisal - being the first digital village in the country.

However, a video procured by MNS workers shows no digital services such as Internet connection and card swapping for financial transaction, among others, are operational in the village, he said. "What Adolf Hitler did to Germany in 1930s is going to be replicated in India if Modi and Shah return to power," Thackeray warned. Solapur will vote on April 18

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With no cricket in sight in the near future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport's groundsmen are the worst affected. Touched by their plight, India women's all-rounder Anuja Patil has came forward to help the groundsmen in her hometown, Kolhapur. Patil has distributed groceries worth approximately Rs 40,000 to groundsmen besides providing financial aid to some in dire need.

Supporting Patil in this cause are former Maharashtra pacer Ramesh Kadam, her Maharashtra teammate Rutuja Deshmukh, U-23 batsman Ranjit Nikam and trainer Swapnil Kadam. The group visited Kolhapur's Shaupuri Gymkhana, Shivaji Maharaj Stadium and Shau Stadium and provided aid to 11 groundsmen.

'Challenging times'

"This is a challenging time for all. And having undergone some of these tough situations personally, I understand how challenging it is to manage things. I feel it's my duty to help the needy," Patil, whose father Arun used to be an auto rickshaw driver till a few years ago, told mid-day.

"This crisis may last for another couple of months, so I plan to meet these groundsmen again to help out," added Patil.

Kadam said: "So far, we have distributed 11 grocery kits comprising rice (25kg), wheat (25kg), sugar (10kg), oil (5litre), dal (5kg), tea powder, soap etc."

India A's Anuja Patil during the first ODI against Australia A at Brisbane last December. pic/Getty Images

Having represented India in 50 T20Is, Patil can't wait to put on her India jersey and get on the cricket field again. But before that, she is keen to use this lockdown phase to upgrade her skills. "I'm utilising this time to work on my game. I'm following the schedule that has been given to us by our coach WV Raman sir and also speaking to my local coaches—Suraj Jadhav and Anil Sangawkar. I spend two hours training every morning and evening. I do my batting drills by hanging the ball on a rod and also bowl a bit in my parking lot. I'm also working on improving my visualisation of the ball with certain drills," said Patil, who has claimed 48 T20I wickets with her off-spinners.

Mental preparation

Patil made a fine impression in the fifth and final T20I on November 20 last year at the Providence Stadium in West Indies, returning with figures of 3-1-3-2 to help India win by 61 runs. "I want to ensure that I am mentally prepared because whenever the situation is normal again, cricket will begin and I should be ready to perform," Patil concluded.

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The OECD and Papua New Guinea's Internal Revenue Commission agreed today to gear up efforts to tackle tax base erosion and profit shifting by multinational enterprises in Papua New Guinea, through participation in the OECD/UNDP Tax Inspectors Without Borders initiative.

Imports from Papua New Guinea in Germany increased to 18631 EUR THO in February from 18439 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Papua New Guinea in Germany averaged 17626.90 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 75807 EUR THO in November of 2018 and a record low of 2890 EUR THO in March of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Papua New Guinea.

IP Addresses in Papua New Guinea increased to 3633 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3252 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Papua New Guinea averaged 3600.51 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4749 IP in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 824 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Papua New GuineaIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Papua New Guinea increased to 292.23 mm in December from 228.09 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Papua New Guinea averaged 254.16 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 508.33 mm in December of 1920 and a record low of 62.20 mm in August of 1972. This page includes a chart with historical data for Papua New Guinea Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Papua New Guinea decreased to 25.56 celsius in December from 25.60 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Papua New Guinea averaged 24.46 celsius from 1882 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 25.93 celsius in March of 1942 and a record low of 21.78 celsius in July of 1923. This page includes a chart with historical data for Papua New Guinea Average Temperature.

Deposit Interest Rate in Papua New Guinea decreased to 0.50 percent in 2017 from 0.60 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Papua New Guinea averaged 5.16 percent from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 11.49 percent in 1986 and a record low of 0.33 percent in 2013. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Papua New Guinea averaged -2 percent of GDP from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.10 percent of GDP in 2006 and a record low of -7.80 percent of GDP in 2013. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Papua New Guinea recorded a Current Account surplus of 26.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Papua New Guinea averaged 2.83 percent from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26.70 percent in 2018 and a record low of -36.10 percent in 2012. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Papua New Guinea recorded a government debt equivalent to 36.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Papua New Guinea averaged 32.86 percent from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 46.90 percent in 2001 and a record low of 16.30 percent in 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Papua New Guinea decreased to 59.90 USD Million in 2018 from 71.90 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Papua New Guinea averaged 86.91 USD Million from 1975 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 148 USD Million in 1994 and a record low of 31.80 USD Million in 1975.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Papua New Guinea stands at 6 percent. In Papua New Guinea, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Papua New Guinea because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Papua New Guinea was last recorded at 2400.20 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Papua New Guinea is equivalent to 19 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Papua New Guinea averaged 1665.29 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2448.70 USD in 2016 and a record low of 1012.40 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Papua New Guinea GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Papua New Guinea expanded 0.30 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Papua New Guinea averaged 3.89 percent from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12.50 percent in 2014 and a record low of -6.34 percent in 1997. Papua New Guinea, one of the poorest and most isolated countries in the world, has been growing consistently in recent years. Papua New Guinea is rich in natural resources, such as oil, gold and copper. Natural resource extraction, the most important sector of the economy, accounts for 60 percent of GDP and a large share of government revenues. Agriculture is also important, since it employs up to 85 percent of the population. Revenues from natural resource exploitation have resulted in high government spending and a construction boom. Yet, as the country suffers from endemic corruption and lacks a functioning legal system, inequality has been increasing. This page provides - Papua New Guinea GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Papua New Guinea was last recorded at 3821 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Papua New Guinea, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 22 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Papua New Guinea averaged 2962.67 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3898.20 USD in 2016 and a record low of 2217.80 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Papua New Guinea GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Papua New Guinea remained unchanged at 1.96 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1.96 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Papua New Guinea averaged 1.96 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 1.96 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Papua New Guinea decreased to 1.36 in 2018 from 2.04 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Papua New Guinea averaged 0.35 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.04 in 2017 and a record low of 0 in 2012. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The inflation rate in Papua New Guinea was recorded at 3.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Inflation Rate in Papua New Guinea averaged 6.95 percent from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.16 percent in the third quarter of 1995 and a record low of -1.61 percent in the third quarter of 2007. In Papua New Guinea, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides the latest reported value for - Papua New Guinea Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Papua New Guinea increased to 144.50 points in the third quarter of 2019 from 143.50 points in the second quarter of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Papua New Guinea averaged 127.73 points from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 144.50 points in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 108.80 points in the first quarter of 2014. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Papua New Guinea increased 3 percent in September of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Papua New Guinea averaged 4.21 percent from 1978 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.73 percent in the first quarter of 2003 and a record low of -90.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Papua New Guinea Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Papua New Guinea scored 28 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Papua New Guinea averaged 24.18 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29 Points in 2017 and a record low of 20 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Papua New Guinea Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Papua New Guinea is the 137 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Papua New Guinea averaged 139.94 from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162 in 2007 and a record low of 102 in 2004. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Papua New Guinea Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Papua New Guinea stands at 10 percent. In Papua New Guinea, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Papua New Guinea. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Papua New Guinea stands at 30 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Papua New Guinea averaged 28.75 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2003 and a record low of 25 percent in 1998. In Papua New Guinea, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the statutory rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Papua New Guinea. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Papua New Guinea remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in 2019 from 2.40 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Papua New Guinea averaged 2.58 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.90 percent in 2000 and a record low of 2.40 percent in 2007. In Papua New Guinea, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Papua New Guinea stands at 42 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Papua New Guinea averaged 42.76 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 47 percent in 2005 and a record low of 42 percent in 2007. In Papua New Guinea, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Papua New Guinea. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Papua New Guinea decreased to 9191 PGK Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 9464 PGK Million in the second quarter of 2019. Exports in Papua New Guinea averaged 3708.94 PGK Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10574 PGK Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 623 PGK Million in the fourth quarter of 1997. Commodities account for over 90 percent of Papua New Guinea's exports. Papua New Guinea mainly exports gold, oil, copper, coffee, cocoa, vegetable oils, fish and wood. Papua New Guinea's main exports partners are Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, China, South Korea, Philippines, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Papua New Guinea increased to 2515 PGK Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 2115 PGK Million in the second quarter of 2019. Imports in Papua New Guinea averaged 1713 PGK Million from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3882 PGK Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 518 PGK Million in the first quarter of 1998. Papua New Guinea mainly imports fuel, rice, vehicles, heavy machinery, meat, iron and steel, and tires. Papua New Guinea's main imports partners are Australia, the United States, Singapore, China, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia. This page provides - Papua New Guinea Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.