Institute of National Affairs -
Papua New Guinea's Independent Think-Tank
Contributing to providing an environment in which Papua New Guineans can prosper and lead meaningful lives.
Our mission is to improve the business and investment climate so that sustainable development is achieved; And make contributions to the policies and directions of Government through our research, consultations and interaction with all levels of Government, the Private Sector and Civil Society.
Institute of National Affairs – Papua New Guinea
The Institute of National Affairs is Papua New Guinea’s Independent Think Tank. INA provides independent, robust and constructive policy analysis on the ways which government can make its decisions and the private sector can base its dealings with government.



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