Informing agricultural investment strategy and food policy in PNG

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the PNG National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) have teamed up to support data-driven policy dialogue and formulation in Papua New Guinea. This workshop aims to inform key agricultural development challenges, opportunities, and investments in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Presentations will discuss results from recent data collection efforts in PNG and provide comparative analyses from other countries in the region to evaluate options to improve competitiveness, spur economic growth, and jumpstart the agricultural transformation process.

Emily Schmidt: 
Opportunities for agricultural growth and transformation in PNG

Paul Dorosh and Angga Pradesha:
Implications of Public Investments and External Shocks on Agriculture, Economic Growth and Poverty in Papua New Guinea: An Economywide Analysis

Emily Schmidt, Percy Fang, and Kristi Mahrt:
Rural household welfare in Papua New Guinea: Food security and nutrition challenges

Raywin Ovah

Improving agricultural value chain coordination in PNG

Adnan Falak:
Investing in growth areas in the commodity and SME sectors

Dickson Benny, Todd Benson, Mark Ivekolia, Mekamu Kedir and Raywin Ovah:
Improving agricultural productivity in PNG: Strategic and policy considerations

Sydney Suma:
Cash Crop Marketing and Production