Papua New Guinea National Research Institute

Papua New Guinea National Research Institute PNGNRI is PNG's leading think tank on public policy and development-related issues and trends.

The National Research Institute (NRI) is Papua New Guinea's leading think tank on public policy and development-related issues and trends.

EMTV interviewed Dr Thamas Wangi for the Infocus segment about pressing issues, focusing on two spotlight papers: one on...
01/06/2026

EMTV interviewed Dr Thamas Wangi for the Infocus segment about pressing issues, focusing on two spotlight papers: one on the high cost of living and the other on the foreign exchange shortage.

Infocus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQGjAZVFJ4&list=PL0iUK3qZI-UMbhtghzLQVJ82topLoJZG8&index=1
Spotlights:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Publications/Spotlight_Vol_19_Issue_4-Cost_of_living_remains_high_despite_GST_exemption_on_basic_goods-_evidence_from_retail_price_checks.pdf
https://www.pngnri.org/images/Publications/Spotlight_Vol_19_Issue_1-Is_the_foreign_exchange_shortage_over_in_Papua_New_Guinea.pdf

BLOG RELEASED:A study by Devette-Chee and Magury (2024) highlights a decline in the quality of education in Papua New Gu...
26/05/2026

BLOG RELEASED:

A study by Devette-Chee and Magury (2024) highlights a decline in the quality of education in Papua New Guinea (PNG). A significant factor in this issue is the insufficient selection and training of skilled teachers in elementary education, which is crucial for establishing a strong educational foundation for the nation's youth.

Blog:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Blogs/PPBLOG_No.48_Elementary_teachers_need_relevant_academic_qualifications_to_teach_in_early_childhood_care_education_and_lower_primary_school.pdf

PNGNRI Short Course:NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (NREM) Are you looking to deepen your knowledge and unders...
26/05/2026

PNGNRI Short Course:

NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (NREM)

Are you looking to deepen your knowledge and understanding of impactful policies and strategies that can significantly boost the effectiveness and sustainability of natural resource management? Apply and explore innovative solutions that make a real difference!

For more info:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Public_Notice/NREM2026_advert.pdf

BLOG RELEASED:Reflection: 2026 APEC Sports Policy Network Meeting in Chinese Taipei Publication: https://www.pngnri.org/...
21/05/2026

BLOG RELEASED:
Reflection: 2026 APEC Sports Policy Network Meeting in Chinese Taipei

Publication:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Blogs/PPBLOG_No.47_Reflection-_2026_APEC_Sports_Policy_Network_Meeting_in_Chinese_Taipei_.pdf

SPOTLIGHT RELEASED:Cost of living remains high despite GST exemption on basic goods.During the presentation of the 2025 ...
14/05/2026

SPOTLIGHT RELEASED:

Cost of living remains high despite GST exemption on basic goods.

During the presentation of the 2025 National Budget, the Government decided to remove goods and services tax on 13 basic goods to ease the cost-of-living burden in the country. The policy was extended to 31 December 2026 during the presentation of the 2026 National Budget. It has been observed, however, that the cost of living remains high in Papua New Guinea (PNG) despite the government intervention.

Publication:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Publications/Spotlight_Vol_19_Issue_4-Cost_of_living_remains_high_despite_GST_exemption_on_basic_goods-_evidence_from_retail_price_checks.pdf
Media Release:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Press-Releases/PNGNRI_Media_Release_Cost_of_living_remains_high_despite_GST_exemption_on_basic_goods.pdf

Social Science Research Methods Course:At yesterday's opening ceremony, PNGNRI Director Dr Osborne Sanida commended the ...
04/05/2026

Social Science Research Methods Course:

At yesterday's opening ceremony, PNGNRI Director Dr Osborne Sanida commended the course participants for choosing to undertake this important course.

SSRM is a short course focusing on the planning, management and administration of social science research projects, with an emphasis on research designs, data collection and data analysis techniques.

It also focuses on reporting findings from data analysis by writing research papers and presenting them to the target group.

NOTICE:
09/04/2026

NOTICE:

SPOTLIGHT RELEASED:Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve public service performance and support economic growth in Pa...
06/04/2026

SPOTLIGHT RELEASED:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve public service performance and support economic growth in Papua New Guinea, according to PNG National Research Institute Spotlight article released today.

Publication:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Publications/Spotlight_Vol_19_Issue_3-Opportunities_and_challenges_for_AI_adoption_in_Papua_New_Guinea-_Insights_from_AI_Summit_2026.pdf
Media Release:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Press-Releases/PNGNRI_Media_Release_AI_can_improve_public_service_performance_and_support_economic_growth.pdf

PNGNRI Council Members officially sworn in.Six newly appointed council members of the Papua New Guinea National Research...
27/03/2026

PNGNRI Council Members officially sworn in.

Six newly appointed council members of the Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNGNRI) were officially sworn in yesterday, March 26, 2026, at the PNGNRI campus in Port Moresby.

Read more:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Press-Releases/MR_-_PNG_NRI_Council_Members_sworn_in_final.pdf

The Mandress Ward (community) of East New Britain Province (ENBP) has a lot of natural and cultural resources that are g...
09/03/2026

The Mandress Ward (community) of East New Britain Province (ENBP) has a lot of natural and cultural resources that are good for tourism, which need to be exposed and marketed as tourist attractions.

Publication:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Publications/Spotlight_Vol_19_Issue_2-Untapped_tourism_potential_and_socio-cultural_resources-_Case_of_Mandress_community.pdf
Media Release:https://www.pngnri.org/images/Press-Releases/Media_Releaese_Tourism_potential_at_Mandress_community-Final.pdf

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