7 Jul 2023

PNG warned about soaring urban poverty

From , 6:01 am on 7 July 2023
Plastic litter is a pervasive problem in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby.

Plastic litter is a pervasive problem in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby. Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades

Poverty levels in urban areas in Papua New Guinea are growing and the National Research Institute says without jobs and opportunities it will get a lot worse.

RNZ Pacific's Don Wiseman spoke with one of the researchers Dr Philip Kavan about the issue.