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Towards Sustainable Development and International Cooperation: Papua New Guinea at 50 Years of Independence
On 10 September 2025, the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO) hosted an international Symposium titled “Towards Sustainable Development and International Cooperation: Papua New Guinea at 50 Years of Independence.”
The symposium featured Dr. Osborne Sanida, Director, Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNG NRI), as a keynote speaker for a comprehensive discussion on sustainable development in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea marks its 50th anniversary of independence and is gaining attention as a resource exporting country. Through the presentations and discussion, we examined the challenges of achieving sustainable development, the current regulatory environment and climate change measures.
On this page, you can access videos of the keynote addresses and panel discussions delivered at the symposium.
Synopsis of the Symposium
Date and time: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (JST) 14:00-17:00
Venue: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Headquarters, 5F Meeting Room ABC
Organizers: Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)
Supporting Organizations: Pacific Islands Centre (PIC), Japan-Papua New Guinea Association
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Opening Remarks
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Guest Remarks
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Concept Introduction
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Keynote Speech “Sustainable development in Papua New Guinea: Plans, Strategies and Challenges”
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Panel Presentation 1 “Papua New Guinea A Junction of the Indo-Pacific Region”
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Panel Presentation 2 "Current Status and Future Prospects of Business between Japan and PNG ―Through PIC Activities"
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Panel Presentation 3 "Public Health Challenges and Initiatives in Highland Region―The Power of the Tradition of Caring for Own Tribes and Clans”
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Panel Discussion and Q&A
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※Titles are as of 10 September, 2025
Opening Remarks
Ms. Mayumi Murayama (Executive Vice President, IDE-JETRO)
Guest Remarks
Mr. Takashi Tsuji (Director, Japan and Papua New Guinea Association)
Concept Introduction（08:24）
Mr. Shinya Imaizumi (Director-General, Inter-disciplinary Studies Center, IDE-JETRO)
Keynote Speech “Sustainable development in Papua New Guinea: Plans, Strategies and Challenges”（40:14）
Dr. Osborne Sanida (Director, Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNG NRI))
Panel Presentation 1 “Papua New Guinea A Junction of the Indo-Pacific Region” (29:24)
Dr. Takehiro Kurosaki (Associate Professor, Tokai University)
Panel Presentation 2 "Current Status and Future Prospects of Business between Japan and PNG ―Through PIC Activities" (23:30)
Mr. Ryuzo Saito (Director, Pacific Islands Centre)
Panel Presentation 3 "Public Health Challenges and Initiatives in Highland Region―The Power of the Tradition of Caring for Own Tribes and Clans” (20:34)
Ms. Miwa Terada (Project Manager, Health and Development Service)
Panel Discussion and Q&A (38:00)
Moderator: Dr. Cheng Fang-Ting (Inter-disciplinary Studies Center, Law and Governance Studies Group, IDE-JETRO）
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