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The Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a major contributor to the fragile nation state’s economy through its agricultural and mineral exports. It is also home to approximately 40% of the country’s population, who rely almost exclusively on the road network for movement of people and goods, and thus livelihood opportunities as well as access to health, education, and social facilities. The road network is vulnerable because of the mountainous terrain, the fragile geological conditions, and the climate.
The Project will expand the cargo handling capacity of Lae port, improve the livelihood of those directly or indirectly affected, and reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Lae.
The economy of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is dependent on trade, exports in particular, which rose from $985 million to $2.5 trillion during 1980–2004. Exports increased from 35% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 1986 to 48% in 2002, even increasing by more than 50% for some years. Imports exhibited moderate growth at about 30% of GDP.
The Government of Papua New Guinea (the Government) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide further assistance in the maritime sector through replacement of existing or previously evident coastal navigational aids (navaids) as well as installation of new navaids. The project will enhance the social and economic development in coastal areas by providing safer transit of international shipping in PNG shipping lanes, and by providing navigational assistance to community coastal traffic.
The proposed Maritime and Waterways Safety Project (the project) aims to enhance socio-economic opportunities in coastal regions, by improving the maritime safety environment, and providing safe, efficient and reliable sea transport services. The project provides for: (i) replaced, installed and maintained navigational aids (navaids); (ii) improved safety information infrastructure; (iii) improved maritime safety practice in communities; and (iv) efficient project management and capacity development of the NMSA.