Australian aid to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is made up of many small island groups which include isolated communities

85% of the Papuan population rely on farming for their livelihood with only 15% living in city areas

The country is classed as a developing country, and relies heavily on the export of natural resources for income

Although literacy and numeracy levels have improved over recent years, only half the population can read and write

With so many different cultural groups there is often civil and political unrest

Many communities are isolated and have little access to healthcare and education. Diseases such as HIV/AIDS has been increasing year after year

Australia is the main provider of AID to Papua New Guinea donating over $330 million each year

Improving governance, economic growth, delivering basic services and combating the emerging AIDS epidemic are some of the areas that Australia focuses on

Questions Outline the general characteristics of PNG. What are the main two types of exports from PNG. List the natural resources of PNG. Suggest some reasons why the literacy levels of PNG are low. Briefly outline the following aims:- a. Improving governance b. Economic growth and stability c. Delivering basic sevices d. Fighting HIV/AIDS