Policy simulations utilizing an economy-wide model based on PNG national accounts and survey data highlight the importance of linkages between the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors of the PNG economy.

While a lot of development planning and policy attention has been dedicated to achieving dietary energy (i.e., calorie) adequacy to ensure food security and support greater household wellbeing, nutrition adequacy is also necessary to achieve impro

In a recent working paper, we examine staple and cash crop production yields in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Developments in the agricultural economy of Papua New Guinea have major impacts on household food consumption decisions.

Rice prices in international markets rose sharply between December 2019 and May 2020, increasing, for example, by 25 percent in Thailand and 30 percent in Vietnam.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique challenge to governments across the globe, reinforcing the need to improve understanding of domestic and international trade trends to provide more informed options for policy response.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the country with the largest rural population share in the East Asia and Pacific region.

Conducting household surveys through face-to-face interviewing in rural Papua New Guinea is beset with difficulties and high costs.

This research note provides a description of the survey sample and implementation and reports on initial findings from analysis of the survey data.