Only about 12% of Papua New Guinea’s population is connected to the electricity grid. This limits economic opportunities and affects delivery of social services, particularly in the education and health sectors. By 2030 the government targets 70% electrification.
ADB is supporting the government’s energy program with $238 million of ongoing investments. Projects are scaling up renewable energy development and expanding transmission and distribution networks. With additional support from the governments of Japan and New Zealand, these projects are bringing power to new areas, helping lower electricity costs, and meeting power demand across Papua New Guinea.
“Lighting Up Papua New Guinea” is the first in a new video series on the PNG-ADB partnership. Future videos will explore the health and transport sectors, as well as support for private sector development for inclusive growth.
ADB and Papua New Guinea have been working together since 1971. And the partnership continues to grow.
Original source: ADB
Published on 19 August 2018
