EU-STREIT PNG strengthened fisheries services in Sepik by handing over ICT equipment to the East Sepik Division of Fisheries & Marine Resources in Wewak, with similar support rolling out to provincial and district offices across East and West Sepik to boost frontline service delivery.

The EU-STREIT PNG Programme hosted a dedicated Learning and Innovation Event to spotlight practical innovations and wholistic development model for transforming agrifood systems across Papua New Guinea. The event emphasized collaborative strategies that promote adaptation, long-term sustainability, and inclusive growth in the agricultural sector. 

The EU-STREIT PNG Programme is convening a national Learning and Innovation Event to highlight best practices and successes in cocoa and vanilla value chain development. The initiative seeks to inspire replication and scale-up of transformative approaches that promote sustainable growth across Papua New Guinea. 

To boost cocoa productivity in the Sepik, EU-STREIT PNG unveils a new guidebook packed with essential techniques to empower farmers with sustainable practices.

Once struggling with low agricultural productivity and limited market access, an isolated rural community in West Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea has been transformed into a centre for valuable commodity production, thanks to the EU-STREIT PNG Programme. This shift is not only enhancing the villagers' living conditions but also paving the way for growth and prosperity of future generations.  

In Papua New Guinea’s West Sepik, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme transformed lives by rehabilitating a 16.7 km road, reconnecting 12,000 rural villagers to markets and services. This climate-resilient infrastructure slashed transport costs, revived cocoa farming, and created jobs, empowering communities and fostering sustainable economic growth. 

The EU-STREIT PNG Programme is a major EU initiative spurring economic growth and better livelihoods in Papua New Guinea's Sepik region. Strategic investments and partnerships are boosting incomes and sustainability across key sectors.