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.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Conflict Prevention and Resolution Workshop, Mt Hagen – Sept 2026
  2. Affordable Housing Workshop – NCD – October 2026
  3. Lunchtime Seminar – on Practical Ways for Meeting Needs and Addressing Challenges in Agriculture in PNG, with Hon Allan Bird, Govnr ESP, farmer and agricultural trader – October 2026
Participants and stakeholders at the Institute of National Affairs Workshop on Tribal Conflicts and Peace Building held at McRoyal Hotel, Kagamuga, Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province, from 22–23 September 2026. The workshop focused on reviewing existing interventions and strengthening peace-building approaches in Papua New Guinea’s Upper Highlands Region.
Participants and stakeholders at the Institute of National Affairs Workshop on Tribal Conflicts and Peace Building held at McRoyal Hotel, Kagamuga, Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province, from 22–23 September 2026. The workshop focused on reviewing existing interventions and strengthening peace-building approaches in Papua New Guinea’s Upper Highlands Region.
CHANGING FRESH PRODUCE MARKETING AND THE INFORMAL ECONOMY CASE STUDY FROM GOROKA MARKET, EHP
WOMENS INFLUENCE IN DECISION MAKING IN NEW IRELAND
WHY HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATION IN RWANDA OUTPACED PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Sustainable Agricultural Practices & Managing the Value Chain to Bring Remote PNG Farmers Sound Benefits and Financial Inclusion
Biological Research and biodiversity Conservation in PNG: Where are we now and where do we want to go?
Between Re-opening and Return: Porgera, Panguna and What endures
Beyond “Hack It”: FIFO Women and the Structural Realities of Mining in Papua New Guinea International Women’s Day 2026 and the question of what real change looks like By Laurentia Laracy
Productivity Study of the Non-Resource Sector in Papua New Guinea, 2001-2024 Martin Davies
A Two-decade Case Study PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd. John Wylie
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