K3.9 Billion funding gap poses challenge for Connect PNG Programme
While Papua New Guinea’s Connect PNG Programme continues to deliver major infrastructure gains, the Department of Works and Highways has revealed a significant funding gap impacting implementation timelines. The 2025 Annual Performance Report, tabled in Parliament by Minister for Works Peter Tsiamalili Jr, shows that between 2020 and 2025, the Department requested K11.821 billion in capital funding, while total government appropriations amounted to K7.853 billion, leaving a s
Papua New Guinea's ambitious Connect PNG Programme is facing a substantial funding deficit, threatening its progress. The Department of Works and Highways has identified a shortfall of nearly K4 billion against the K11.8 billion requested for capital works between 2020 and 2025. Despite the program's infrastructure achievements, the government's allocated K7.85 billion falls significantly short of the required investment.
This funding gap directly impacts the timely completion of crucial infrastructure projects across the nation, potentially hindering economic development and connectivity.
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