Building the Australia-PNG Digital Ecosystem

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/putting-png-stamp-security "The recent procession of well-intentioned world leaders visiting Port Moresby bearing gifts has made it plain that PNG is an important player in regional geopolitics. Visiting leaders...have raised expectations of greater international support for PNG’s security and development priorities, even if the underlying motivation for much of the increased international attention is to secure strategic access to the country’s valuable geography. But the yawning gap between the strategic imperatives of larger powers and the critical human security needs of PNG is not lost on the government nor the youth cohort, who were quick to take to the streets to voice their displeasure when the US-PNG DCA was leaked." Thank you to our distinguished moderator and panellists, and to #UPNG for co-hosting with the The Lowy Institute Australia - Papua New Guinea Network our public seminar on security in Papua New Guinea last week.

How will the PNG Digital Transformation Policy drive Papua New Guinea’s digital growth in a rapidly changing landscape? What role can Australia play in supporting PNG’s digital transformation? What opportunities are there for business to empower youth while serving the needs of the market? The 2022 Aus-PNG Network Emerging Leaders Dialogue explored these issues and more. Join us on the evening of Wednesday 16 August to mark the Port Moresby launch of our Dialogue Outcomes Report, Building the Australia-PNG Digital Ecosystem. Featuring a keynote address from Mr Steven Matainaho, Chairman of PNG’s Public Service ICT Steering Committee and Secretary of the PNG Department of Information and Communication Technology. Followed by a live panel discussion with: Methuselah Wabiria, Investor Relations Manager, BSP Financial Group Limited Serah Pyawa, Program Manager, PNG EpiC Global Fund Laurelle Pentantu, Chair of the Central Bougainville Tourism Association The event will be chaired by Mihai Sora, Aus-PNG Network Project Director. Find out more here: https://auspng.lowyinstitute.org/event/building-aus-png-digital-ecosystem-port-moresby-launch

Join the Australia - Papua New Guinea Network 2023 Emerging Leaders Dialogue from 16-20 October in Cairns to explore First Nations themes and the future of Australia-Papua New Guinea relations with other young leaders!! We're looking for 10 Australian and 10 Papua New Guinean participants from all walks of life, with a passion for change. Nominations close 31 July: https://auspng.lowyinstitute.org/emerging-leaders/nominations-emerging-leaders-dialogue All costs are covered by the Australia - Papua New Guinea Network

With just a month to go until this year’s Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference (Brisbane, 10 & 11 August), read this preview of what to expect: https://rb.gy/ixfbt Register for the conference here: https://pnginvestmentconference.com

What a pleasure to watch the #StateofOrigin Game 3 with Mr Ponabe Yuwa, PNG Consul-General, Ratu Orisi Ravuso, Acting Fiji Consul-General, and other guests last night. Thank you DFAT NSW State Office for hosting. Catch-up on our recent sports diplomacy panel featuring Minister Pat Conroy, Amelia Kuk and David Mead here: https://auspng.lowyinstitute.org/event/sports-diplomacy-png-nrl Australia - Papua New Guinea Network The Lowy Institute NRL Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea Australia Alumni Association