
Transport Infrastructure Development
To create an enhanced enabling environment for cocoa, vanilla & fisheries value chains development in the Sepik region, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme works on providing technical and material support for a sustainable, climate-resilient and efficient transport infrastructure in the region which will facilitate and improves access to communities and markets in Sepik.As part of this effort, the Programme promotes local resource-based approaches in the infrastructure works, seeking to (i) increase participation of local communities in the planning and implementation of transport infrastructure works, (ii) increase the creation of paid jobs and income by applying employment-intensive work methods and (iii) secure the involvement of the local construction industry. The dimensions of increased employment and income opportunities and more private-sector business prospects are expected to create additional synergies with the sustainable and inclusive economic development ambitions of the project.
The Programme activities in this domain also place emphasis on strengthening the capacity of local institutions responsible for the improvement and maintenance of Papua New Guinea's transport infrastructure, introducing approaches relying to the extent possible on the use of local resources such as local entrepreneurs and communities and climate-resilient. All activities are inclusive and gender-mainstreamed, targeting women, youth and disadvantaged groups.
The support provided by the Programme to improve the access of farming communities includes maintaining and rehabilitating roads, airstrips and jetties, which mainly focuses on eight main domains of technical assistance and interventions:
- 300 Km Road maintenance and rehabilitation.
- 5 Airstrips maintenance and rehabilitation.
- 4 Jetties construction and rehabilitation.
- ½ million decent paid job creation through Transport Infrastructure.
- Capacity building of 388 stakeholders and contractors.
- Skill development of 150 youths and women.
- Web-based Road Transport Information Management system (RoTIMS).
- Policy level support and Guidelines.
Video
EU-STREIT PNG Innovations in the Sepik Provinces
27/01/2025
Innovation is a key driver of the work of EU-STREIT PNG Program along the cocoa, vanilla and fisheries value chains. To learn more on the innovations...
Video
The Rehabilitated Road by EU-STREIT PNG Programme Enhances Rural Connectivity
18/12/2024
The rehabilitated Yiminum Wilbowe road in Nuku Central LLG of West Sepik province has brought hopes and opportunities to the people, improving the lives...

Story
Paving the Future: How the Yawasoro-Niewanjie Road Rejuvenates Lives and Livelihoods in Rural Papua New Guinea
20/09/2024
A rehabilitated road in rural Papua New Guinea has transformed lives and livelihoods, improving access to essential services and creating new economic...

Latest news
EU-STREIT PNG Programme Inaugurates Rehabilitated Road, Transforming Lives for 2,200 in Papua New Guinea
09/05/2024
EU-STREIT PNG Programme officially inaugurated the Yawasoro-Niewanjie Road in Wewak, Papua New Guinea, rehabilitated by ILO as part of transport infrastructure...

Publications
Innovation Briefs - Innovative Vanilla Solar Dryer
08/2024
Technical briefs on Innovative Vanilla SOlar Dryer introduced by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme, outlining its objectives, features, functionality, design,...

EU-STREIT PNG's Bi-Monthly Updates, January & February 2024
03/2024
Bi-Monthly updates on the major supports delivered and activities implemented by the EU-STREIT PNG Programme in January & February 2024.