Development Plans

Comparative Advantage for Economic Growth and Development

Gulf Province in Papua New Guinea has vast potential in various sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, energy, minerals, and tourism. With abundant resources like coconut, coffee, oil palm, and more, the province could become a major supplier of energy and minerals, aided by the presence of offshore fields and hydroelectric potential. Development of infrastructure, including the Kikori wharf, Industrial Park, and Special Economic Zone, would accelerate economic growth. However, transportation constraints need to be addressed through an integrated network of roads, rivers, and waterways. By aligning development plans with national priorities, Gulf Province can unlock its potential and promote sustainable growth. 

Strategic Economic Priorities

Comparative AdvantageSpecific AreasTargets
Commercial Agriculture & Livestock DevelopmentCoffeeIncrease production and downstream processing
Coconut
Cocoa
Rice
Rubber
Fresh Produce – Sago & Breadfruit
Fisheries DevelopmentAquaculture & Coastal fisheries processed onshore70% fisheries processed onshore
Forestry DevelopmentForest Products Development100% Downstream Processing
Climate Change
Mining & Petroleum DevelopmentPapuan LNG WellheadsSupport the development of resource sites
LNG Pipeline
Aluvial Mining and other Mineral & Petroluem prospects
MSME & District Growth Centres DevelopmentProvincial and District Market DevelopmentMSME development
District Growth Centres and MSME Incubation Hub
Financial Inclusion
Downstream ProcessingCocoa Products FactoriesProduce value-adding
Poultry and Halal Meat Abattoir and ProcessingJob creation
Rice Mills
Trade and InvestmentIhu SEZPromote SEZ and Industrial Hubs
Tourism Niche Product DevelopmentProvincial Cultural ShowPromote local and International tourism
Tourism Niche Product Development
Land DevelopmentLand Development, Physical Planning and Rezoning ProgramBankable land
Urban Settlements Management