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.

Renovation begins on Wewak’s agricultural training and extension serviced complex, enhancing a facility crucial for farmer support as part of the wider EU-STREIT PNG Programme. This Programme represents the EU's first Global Gateway flagship initiative in PNG, aiming to boost sustainable rural development. 

The rehabilitated Mariama Airstrip provides a crucial connection for 10 remote Sepik communities, enhancing access to vital services and market opportunities previously hampered by geographical isolation. Delivered through a partnership involving RAA, ILO, and EU funding via the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, the project also provided local employment and strengthens regional transport resilience as part of the EU's Global Gateway initiative. 

The EU-STREIT PNG Programme delivered 50 engine-powered boats and 200 durable canoes with essential accessories to 91 fisher groups in Papua New Guinea’s greater Sepik region. This initiative, reaching 13,000+ fisher folks, aims to sustainably enhance fish catch, improve income opportunities, and contribute to food and nutrition security for costal, island, and riverine communities. 

Transport Infrastructure improvements, by EU-STREIT PNG Programme, enhance access and opportunity for 2,000 villagers in a remote Papua New Guinea rural community.

The EU-STREIT PNG Programme, a pioneering initiative leveraging digitalization to advance agribusiness development in Papua New Guinea, recently hosted an international delegation from five UN Regional Offices covering the entire Asia-Pacific region to exchange successes and lessons learned.