Sector(s)
Education
Location
Central Province
Organisation
Diocese of Bereina
Completion Date
August 2013
IFA Expenditure
K9,700,260.00
Upgrade and provision of secondary and vocational training facilities.
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Since 2006, the PNG-Australia Partnership has provided 3 grants to Nazarene Health Ministries through the Incentive Fund program. The grants...
The PNG-Australia Partnership has been dedicated to supporting girls’ education in PNG for decades. The Notre Dame Secondary School in...
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The PNG-Australia Partnership has provided three Incentive Fund grants totalling PGK28.1 million to Divine Word University, the first in 2002,...
Supporting high-quality technical and vocational education and training has consistently been a priority for the PNG-Australia Partnership’s Incentive Fund Program....
In Phase 1 of the Incentive Fund, the University of Natural Resources in Kerevat, East New Britain Province received a...
In 2002 and again in 2014, the PNG-Australia Partnership provided 2 Incentive Fund grants to Marianville Secondary School to improve...
Alotau General Hospital in Milne Bay Province received its first grant under Phase 1 of the PNG-Australia Partnership’s Incentive Fund...
In 2017, the PNG-Australia Partnership provided an Incentive Fund grant to construct a new School of Business Studies Complex at...
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Through the PNG-Australia Partnership and the Incentive Fund, new facilities and accommodations were built for teachers and students at the...
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PNG Institute of Medical Research Infrastructure and Capacity Strengthening Program
Sector(s)
Research
Location
Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Madang, Madang Province, Maprik, East Sepik Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The PNG Institute of Medical Research utilised an Incentive Fund grant to construct a library, an archive, a lecture theatre and an Operational Research Unit, along with housing for officers and staff in Goroka, Madang and Maprik. They renovated existing facilities to create a better laboratory space, a computer laboratory, larger administration offices, and improved housing in Goroka and Madang, responding to the growing demands for health-related research that were stretching both the current staff and the new resources.
Vanimo General Hospital Infrastructure
Sector(s)
Health
Location
West Sepik Province
Organisation
Vanimo General Hospital
Completion Date
October 2012
IFA Expenditure
K7,870,948
Upgrade of clinical services and provision of new administration and accommodation facilities.
Mercy Secondary School Upgrade
Sector(s)
Education
Location
East Sepik Province
Organisation
Mercy Secondary School (Yarapos)
Completion Date
October 2006
IFA Expenditure
K9,036,702
Construction of new school buildings and facilities, accommodation for staff and students and improved electricity and sewerage systems.
Rice Livelihood Development Project in Western Province
Sector(s)
Agriculture
Location
Western Province
Organisation
Ok Tedi Development Foundation
Completion Date
November 2022
IFA Expenditure
K3,800,000
Phase 1 of the Rice Livelihood Development Package will support more than 2,000 interested growers, including women’s groups and schools in the Kaviananga and Bamu floodplains of the Middle Fly district of Western Province to produce dryland and irrigated rice for local consumption and trials for commercial-scale processing and marketing of four different rice varieties. Addressing the Government of Papua New Guinea’s Medium-Term Development Plan III and the PNG Rice Policy 2015 – 2030 by reducing reliance on imported rice, this project is part of the Fly River Provincial Government’s the WestAgro Master Plan to support ongoing agribusiness opportunities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Bosset, Middle Fly District, Western Province
Organisation
Catholic Health Services – Kiunga
Completion Date
September 2022
IFA Expenditure
K9,869,962
Provide expanded and improved health-care services to the people of Bosset and the catchment villages through the construction and furnishing of the health centre and patient wards, maternity ward, staff houses, incinerator, workshop, generator shed and fencing.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Southern Highlands Province (now Hela Province)
Organisation
Catholic Diocese of Mendi
Completion Date
September 2005
IFA Expenditure
K10,653,407
New specialist and other classrooms, dormitories, teacher houses and utilities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Tari-Pori District, Hela Province
Organisation
Oil Search Foundation in partnership with Hela Provincial Health Authority
Completion Date
February 2020
IFA Expenditure
K9,999,998
Construction of a 2-storey, 24-bed female staff accommodation block, fully furnished as well as upgrade of the kitchen facilities, mess hall and power supply systems.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Mendi, Southern Highlands Province
Organisation
Mother of Divine Shepherd Kumin Primary School
Completion Date
June 2026
IFA Expenditure
K0
This project expands and upgrades the school infrastructure and creates an enabling and safe environment for providing quality and inclusive primary education. The school aims to enrol more girls and provide special facilities for them and students with disabilities.
Improvements will also attract more specialised teachers.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Lorengau, Manus Province
Organisation
Manus Provincial Administration
Completion Date
April 2015
IFA Expenditure
K8,113,039
Upgrade to the Lorengau Market in Manus Province, enabling an increase in the number of stalls from 480 to 740 provision for 8 small shops and upgraded WASH facilities.
Inclusive Community Empowerment Project
Sector(s):Rural Development
Location: Kavieng, New Ireland Province
Organisation:Adventist Development Relief Agency PNG
Completion Date: July 2020
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,711,487
Improve the wellbeing of people in rural communities in Kavieng District through the provision of water and sanitation, adult literacy and climate change adaptation interventions.
Sector(s)
Rural Development
Location
Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Organisation
World Vision (PNG) Trust,
Completion Date
March 2006
IFA Expenditure
K4,582,610
Construction of safe water systems and VIP latrines to improve health and sanitation
Sector(s)
Education
Location
East New Britain
Organisation
University of Vudal / UniQUEST
Completion Date
August 2005
IFA Expenditure
K12,527,559
Provision of improved farming technologies, skills and market, improve access to training, information and credit.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
East New Britain
Organisation
National Agricultural Research Institute
Completion Date
November 2013
IFA Expenditure
K5,010,000
Rebuild of NARI office, research facilities and guesthouses at Kerevat.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Kokopo, East New Britain
Organisation
Sonoma Adventist College
Completion Date
September 2013
IFA Expenditure
K2,246,135
Upgrade and provision of female accommodation and construction of allied health science building.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
East New Britain Province
Organisation
Provincial Education Department
Completion Date
September 2006
IFA Expenditure
K6,338,408
Construction of new staff houses, school buildings and facilities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
East New Britain
Organisation
Saint Mary’s Hospital, Vunapope
Completion Date
August 2013
IFA Expenditure
K2,262,744
Upgrade and refurbishment of nurse’s accommodation and ablution facilities.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Sonoma, East New Britain Province
Organisation
Sonoma Adventist College
Completion Date
March 2025
IFA Expenditure
K0
Funded by Australia’s Incentive Fund, this project will construct a new library including an early childhood education centre at the Sonoma Adventist College in Kokopo, East New Britain province. The new facilities will increase access to education for women by
providing safe childcare opportunities, as well as increase accessibility and quality of early childhood education training for local students. The facility will increase research and study opportunities in a safe environment, provide appropriate early childhood education for between 20-30 children annually, reduce barriers to women’s participation in education and increase access to qualified early childhood educators, with at least 15 students annually able to access new practicum opportunities.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Pata Painave, Pomio District, East New Britain Province
Organisation
Hargy Oil Palms Limited
Completion Date
February 2018
IFA Expenditure
K3,256,209
Develop new infrastructure for Pata Painave Primary School, including classrooms, teachers’ accommodation, ablution blocks and sports areas. Construction of a women’s resource and training centre, offering life skills training.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Palmalmal, Pomio District, East New Britain Province
Organisation
East New Britain Provincial Administration
Completion Date
December 2019
IFA Expenditure
K3,500,000
Construction of new classrooms, science laboratories and ablution blocks to improve school infrastructure and meet secondary school learning requirements.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
West New Britain
Organisation
New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL)
Completion Date
April 2002
IFA Expenditure
K4,541,255
Construction of a Kulu-Dagi river bridge.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Bosset, Middle Fly District, Western Province
Organisation
Catholic Health Services – Kiunga
Completion Date
September 2022
IFA Expenditure
K9,869,962.00
Provide expanded and improved health-care services to the people of Bosset and the catchment villages through construction and furnishing of the health centre and patient wards, maternity ward, staff houses, incinerator, workshop, generator shed and fencing.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Kimbe, West New Britain Province
Organisation
Caritas Sisters of Jesus
Completion Date
May 2024
IFA Expenditure
K14,400,000
Increased proportion of students at Caritas Kimbe Technical Secondary School living on campus (versus day students) with enhanced facilities providing safe, hygiene and comfort and reduce overcrowding.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Enga Province
Organisation
Paiam Development Company
Completion Date
January 2002
IFA Expenditure
K1,017,370
Construction of Paiam Market
Sector(s)
Health
Location
West New Britain Province
Organisation
West New Britain Development Corporation
Completion Date
February 2008
IFA Expenditure
K6,471,747
Construction of a multi-purpose specialists centre with dental, x-ray, pharmacy, consulting and medical records rooms, a pathology laboratory, kitchen, haus win and kiosk and public toilets. Walkways, a car park and landscaping were included.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Sideia Health Centre
Completion Date
March 2014
IFA Expenditure
K5,243,362
Construction of new health facilities, staff houses and jetty upgrade.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Alotau, Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Alotau General Hospital Board of Management
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K9,331,331
Provision of an operating theatre complex, a surgical ward, 8 nurse units, one house, 2 duplexes and a six-room hostel, 5 other staff houses and refurbishing or upgrading of the laundry, kitchen, incinerator and water and electricity.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Alotau General Hospital
Completion Date
March 2014
IFA Expenditure
K10,000,000
Upgrading of medical, clinical, administration facilities and new staff accommodation.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Catholic Diocese of Alotau
Completion Date
June 2004
IFA Expenditure
K9,945,235
New school facilities, teachers’ housing and school resources.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Milne Bay Province
Organisation
Alotau General Hospital Board of Management
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K9,331,331
Provision of a fully equipped operating theatre complex, a surgical ward, 8 nurses’ units, one house, 2 duplexes and a six-room hostel, 5 other staff houses and refurbishing or upgrading of the laundry, kitchen, incinerator and water and power.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Northern Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The Incentive Fund funded improved health facilities and training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Oro Province
Organisation
Oil Palm Industry Cooperation (OPIC)
Completion Date
April 2007
IFA Expenditure
K4,946,787
Construction of roads and bridges
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Morobe Provinces
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Easter Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Rural Development
Location
Morobe, multiple communities
Organisation
Environmental Health Development Agency
Completion Date
April 2022
IFA Expenditure
K3,889,186
Clean and reliable water supply to households, ventilated improved pit (VIP) toilets, reduced water borne diseases, awareness training for communities.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Lae, Morobe Province
Organisation
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Completion Date
December 2025
IFA Expenditure
K0
The PNG-Australia Partnership through the Incentive Fund provided a grant to the University of Technology for the construction of a new female dormitory which will support additional female enrolments in technical disciplines each year, by providing safe, secure accommodation. The new dormitory provides access to safe, modern student accommodation will reduce overcrowding in existing dormitories and support more women to study technical disciplines, increasing their opportunities for employment in lucrative fields post-graduation. The project is expected to increase female student enrolments, increase the number of students housed on campus and improve student living conditions and educational outcomes. The new 100-bed female student dormitory at the Unitech Lae campus, with fixtures to support study, including tables and ICT equipment.
Sector(s)
Agriculture
Location
Multiple Districts, Morobe Province
Organisation
National Agricultural Research Institute
Completion Date
December 2019
IFA Expenditure
K2,500,000
Pilot the use of solar-powered rice mills with the aim of improving food security by training communities in rice cultivation, rice-mill operation and household financial management, including gender equality and social inclusion issues.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Morobe Province
Organisation
Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA)
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K4,127,096.00
Provision of improved health and sanitation of rural areas through construction of water supply systems and improved latrines.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Central Province, Eastern Highlands Province
Organisation
Salvation Army PNG
Completion Date
July 2007
IFA Expenditure
K5,160,730.00
The Phase II program continued with more training in health services and promotion, skills development, literacy, safe water, hygiene and nutrition.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
Eastern Highlands Province, Madang Province, East Sepik Province
Organization
PNG Institute of Medical Research
Completion Date
June 2005
IFA Expenditure
K6,840,855
Construction of a library, an archive, a lecture theatre, operational research unit and staff housing
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Eastern Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Eastern Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Madang, Madang Province, Maprik, East Sepik Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The PNG Institute of Medical Research utilised an Incentive Fund grant to construct a library, an archive, a lecture theatre and an Operational Research Unit, along with housing for officers and staff in Goroka, Madang and Maprik. They renovated existing facilities to create a better laboratory space, a computer laboratory, larger administration offices, and improved housing in Goroka and Madang, responding to the growing demands for health-related research that were stretching both the current staff and the new resources.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Eastern Highlands Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The Incentive Fund funded improved health facilities and training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Central Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Eastern Highlands
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Gulf Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Northern Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Incentive Fund funded the primary health care projects. The projects contributed to improving health facilities and facilitating training and workshops for the villages in Central, Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Northern provinces.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Eastern Highlands
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516.00
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Easter Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Eastern Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
December 2004
IFA Expenditure
K2,912,749
Construction of a new, central Conservation Education Centre and satellite centres and development of conservation education at all levels.
Sector(s)
Agriculture
Location
Eastern Highlands
Organisation
Fresh Produce Development Agency
Completion Date
October 2022
IFA Expenditure
K8,363,027
Training centre and tissue culture facility to produce clean, disease-free seed potato and sweet potato planting materials for men, women, girls and people with disability.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Simbu
Organisation
Mary Immaculate Girls Technical Secondary school
Completion Date
November 2022
IFA Expenditure
K6,300,000
Constructing new student accommodation and facilities to improve living conditions and increase enrolments for female students from Simbu and surrounding provinces.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Simbu Province
Organisation
Rosary Secondary School
Completion Date
November 2013
IFA Expenditure
K6,732,082
New and upgraded school facilities, including a school clinic, student accommodation, classrooms and staff houses.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Simbu Province
Organisation
Simbu Church Health Services
Completion Date
June 2007
IFA Expenditure
K3,516,386
Power, potable water and transport facilities to rural health centres and aid posts, x-ray, dental and pathological facilities and resources at Mingende Rural Hospital. Also an isolation ward, ambulance, surgical theatre equipment, medical waste disposal facility and improved rainwater storage.
Sector(s)
Agriculture
Location
Mingende, Kerowagi District, Simbu Province
Organisation
Saint Arnold Janssen Human Development Centre
Completion Date
March 2021
IFA Expenditure
K6,579,003
Increase and improve agricultural productivity, preparation, processing and preservation to help enhance food security, nutrition and cash income for farming and rural communities in Simbu and other provinces.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Simbu Province
Organisation
Kerowagi Provincial High School (now Secondary School)
Completion Date
May 2005
IFA Expenditure
K4,294,823
Provision of improved school facilities and teachers housing.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Simbu
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516.00
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Easter Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Simbu Province
Organisation
The Simbu Provincial Government
Completion Date
September 2006
IFA Expenditure
K7,439,992.00
Construction of new staff houses and double classrooms.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Simbu Province
Organisation
The Simbu Provincial Government
Completion Date
December 2002
IFA Expenditure
K3,250,100
Construction of new staff houses and classrooms.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Western Highlands Province (now Jiwaka Province)
Organisation
Nazarene Health Ministries
Completion Date
May 2008
IFA Expenditure
K6,246,695
Provision of four new surgical wards, a dedicated obstetrics ward, a new outpatients building, a toilet and ablution facilities, three staff houses, two duplexes and single quarters for nursing staff. The first stage of a new sewerage system was also built
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Western Highlands Province (now Jiwaka Province)
Organisation
Kudjip Nazarene Hospital
Completion Date
April 2014
IFA Expenditure
K9,690,500.00
Construction of new hydroelectric system
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Kudjip, Jiwaka Province
Organisation
Nazarene Health Ministries
Completion Date
September 2021
IFA Expenditure
K8,000,000
To expand the hospital to better serve the current patient volumes and allow room for continued future clinical growth with work on extensions and refurbishments to existing facilities and construction of new facilities specifically, the medical supply storage and laundry, administration, pharmacy and laboratory buildings including a new upgraded incinerator to be fully functional.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Mt Hagen Technical College received an Incentive Fund grant to construct a large diesel heavy equipment fitting (DHEF) workshop, 6 three-bedroom staff houses and 2 dormitories to accommodate 48 students each, as well as to re-route the existing water reticulation supply line.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Western Highlands Province
Organisation
Notre Dame High School
Completion Date
October 2012
IFA Expenditure
K5,217,274.00
Upgrade and refurbishment = of student mess and water supply system. Provision of new student dormitories, classrooms and staff accommodation.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Western Highlands Province
Organisation
Notre Dame High School
Completion Date
October 2006
IFA Expenditure
K7,354,544
Construction of new school buildings and facilities, and accommodation for staff.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands Province and Lorengau, Manus Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
The Mt Hagen Local Level Government received an Incentive Fund grant in 2004 to upgrade the Mt Hagen Market and provide training for local vendors. Since the market opened in 2006, it has supported improvements to economic security for vendors, most of them women, and became e an agricultural centre of the country, supplying produce nationwide. In 2015, the Lorengau Market in Manus Province was upgraded. This enabled an increase in the number of stalls from 480 to 740, provision for 8 small shops and upgraded WASH facilities.
Sector(s)
Economic Development
Location
Western Highlands Province
Organisation
Mt. Hagen LLG with Wamp Nga Holdings
Completion Date
December 2006
IFA Expenditure
K7,461,624
Provision of market facilities and trainings.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Western Highlands Province
Organisation
Mt Hagen Catholic Health Services
Completion Date
July 2013
IFA Expenditure
K5,624,934
Mt Hagen Catholic Health Services was awarded an Incentive Fund grant to launch transformative projects in four vibrant communities: Kuruk, Fatima, Mun, and Rabiamul. This initiative led to the construction of two sub-health centres, six staff houses, eight two-bedroom staff units, and a welcoming patient waiting area, alongside the purchase of a dedicated ambulance. Together, these enhancements have improved healthcare access and the well-being of the local population.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Western Highlands Province
Organisation
Mt. Hagen General Hospital Board of Management
Completion Date
April 2007
IFA Expenditure
K7,337,565.00
Provision of appropriate infrastructure and equipment (hospital upgrades).
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Western Highlands
Organisation
Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date
July 2008
IFA Expenditure
K3,154,516.00
Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in Easter Highlands Province, Western Highlands Province, Simbu and Morobe Provinces, and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Central Province
Organisation
Diocese of Bereina
Completion Date
August 2013
IFA Expenditure
K9,700,260.00
Upgrade and provision of secondary and vocational training facilities.
Sector(s)
Health
Location
Central Province, Eastern Highlands Province, Gulf Province and Oro Province
Organisation
The Salvation Army, PNG
Completion Date
January 2004
IFA Expenditure
K4,833,450.00
Provision of new health facilities and facilitating training and workshops within villages, including training in leadership and self-management, sanitation, improved health facilities, small water projects and village workshops in agriculture and small livestock skills, as well as literacy.
Sector(s)
Waste Management and Environmental Protection
Location
Roku, Central Province
Organisation
Total Waste Management
Completion Date
June 2026
IFA Expenditure
K0
The Total Waste Management Resource Recovery Centre Project aims to create and manage the region’s first fully-integrated Resource Recovery Centre, promoting increased awareness and behavioural shifts to view waste as a resource (especially challenging materials like plastics). This initiative will expedite Papua New Guinea’s move towards more sustainable waste management practices and pave the way for a circular waste economy.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
National Capital District
Organisation
National Research Institute (NRI)
Completion Date
January 2009
IFA Expenditure
K6,649,968.00
Ten new offices for research staff, a registration and reception office, administration and conference facility for 240 people, a printing and production facility, 4 staff units and the upgrading of 8 existing accommodation units.
Sector(s)
Research
Location
Rainbow, National Capital District and Kerevat, East New Britain Province
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
Ten new offices for research staff, a registration and reception office, an administration and conference facility for 240 people, a printing and production facility, 4 staff units and the upgrading of 8 existing accommodation units in 2009. A separate grant was also awarded to the National Agriculture Research Institute in East New Britain Province to rebuild the office, research facilities and guesthouses at Kerevat.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
National Capital District
Organisation
University of PNG
Completion Date
May 2006
IFA Expenditure
K7,573,234
Specialist training for nurses.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
National Capital District, Madang, Western Highlands and Bougainville
Organization
University of PNG
Completion Date
August 2004
IFA Expenditure
K4,504,802
Provision of 5 open colleges (Madang, Buka, Mt Hagen, Kokopo and NCD) and facilities for extended studies/courses.
Sector(s)
Arts
Location
Gordons, Port Moresby, National Capital District
Organisation
Moresby Arts Theatre
Completion Date
August 2025
IFA Expenditure
K11,300,000
The project will enhance the access of women, young people and people with disability to the performing arts. The new facility and improvements to the current facility will enhance MAT’s capacity to increase its impact as an important organisation and hub for the
performing and creative arts, and arts education in Port Moresby, making the Centre an even greater asset for the country and the expanding city. The new facilities will also offer a range of theatre arts training and educational opportunities for Papua New Guineans by improving production quality and promoting greater use of the facility by the community.
Sector(s)
Law and Justice
Location
National Capital District, Western Highlands, Eastern Highlands, Simbu Provinces
Organisation
RPNGC
Completion Date
October 2005
IFA Expenditure
K6,781,906.00
A large, new fully-furnished and equipped office block in Port Moresby and refurbishment of existing offices in Mt Hagen, Kundiawa and Goroka. Computers and related technology, office and training equipment provided plus 3 vehicles. Professional training also provided.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Hohola, National Capital District
Organization
Hohola Youth Development Centre – De La Salle Brothers
Completion Date
October 2013
IFA Expenditure
K5,338,518.00
Construction of new academic, training and administrative facilities, including a workshop and multi-purpose hall.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
National Capital District
Organisation
Hohola Youth Development Centre
Completion Date
October 2013
IFA Expenditure
K5,338,518
Construction of new academic, training and administrative facilities, including a workshop and multi-purpose hall.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
National Capital District
Organization
Hohola Youth Development Centre
Completion Date
October 2013
IFA Expenditure
K5,338,518.00
Construction of new academic, training and administrative facilities, including a workshop and multi-purpose hall.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Boroko, National Capital District
Organisation
IFA Expenditure
K0
In 2000, the PNG-Australia Partnership awarded the first Incentive Fund grant to the Salvation Army Boroko Primary School, facilitating the construction of essential facilities, including classrooms and a library. In 2007, a second grant allowed the school to expand its curriculum to grades 7 and 8, adding more classrooms and resources. Today, the school enrols between 900 and 1000 students annually, representing a 150% increase from 400 students in 2000, and offers internationally recognized education standards.
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Sector(s)
Education
Location
Boroko, National Capital District
Organisation
St. Joseph’s International Catholic College
Completion Date
March 2018
IFA Expenditure
K2,160,477
Procurement of classroom equipment and teaching resources to raise the level of education at St Joseph’s International Catholic College to an international standard and contribute to quality of teaching.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Port Moresby, National Capital District
Organisation
University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Science
Completion Date
August 2023
IFA Expenditure
K8,700,000
Strengthen the PNG health workforce by contributing to an increase in the number of nationally trained doctors in PNG by providing high-quality student accommodation.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
Boroko, National Capital District
Organisation
The Salvation Army, PNG
Completion Date
October 2001
IFA Expenditure
K1,281,386.00
Construction of 10 classrooms, toilet block, playground and office block, fit-out of a library and provision of books and class sets.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
National Capital District
Organisation
The Salvation Army, PNG
Completion Date
February 2007
IFA Expenditure
K3,733,594.00
The program was designed to further expand the Salvation Army Primary School, Boroko from grade 6 to grade 8, and expand Salvation Army Boroko College of Distance Education (Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE]) from grade 10 to grade 12. Eight classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, a staff room, staff and student toilets, staff and administration offices, and power and water upgrades were completed, and furniture and teaching resources provided.
Sector(s)
Education
Location
National Capital District
Organisation
Caritas Technical Secondary School
Completion Date
March 2014
IFA Expenditure
K4,998,670.00
Construction of a new school library, student dormitory, and upgrading of teacher’s accommodation.
Marianville Secondary School Development Program
Location: Bomana, National Capital District
Description: Classroom bock, three science laboratories, four staff duplexes and three
teachers’ houses, a laundry, ablution block, work shed, and multi-purpose covered way.
Existing dormitories, dining, kitchen, computer rooms, classrooms, and teachers’ houses were
repaired. The Assembly Hall was extended and textbooks, audio-visual equipment, science
equipment and a backup generator were provided.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Marianville High School
Completion Date: April 2004
IFA Expenditure: PGK5,048,742
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: New central Conservation Education Centre and satellite centres and develop
conservation education at all levels.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: December 2004
IFA Expenditure: PGK2,912,749
Rural Health and Sanitation Program
Location: 8 Districts, Morobe Province (Lae, Nawaeb, Huon, Finschafeb, Tewae-Siassi,
Kabwum, Markham, Menyamya, Bulolo)
Description: Improve health and sanitation of rural areas through the construction of water
supply systems and improved latrines.
Sector: Health and Sanitation
Organisation: Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA)
Completion Date: May 2006
IFA Expenditure: PGK4,127,096
Location: Alotau, Milne Bay Province
Description: Provision of an operating theatre, complex fully equipped, a surgical ward, eight
nurses’ units, one house, two duplexes and a six-room hostel, five other staff houses and
refurbishing or upgrading of the laundry, kitchen, incinerator and water and electricity.
Sector: Health
Organisation: Alotau General Hospital Board of Management
Completion Date: May 2006
Expenditure: PGK9,331,331
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Location: Madang, Madang Province
Description: Construction of new facilities and accommodation for teachers and students
Sector: Education
Organisation: Lutheran School of Nursing
Completion Date: March 2004
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,277,595
Expanding Access to Higher Education in PNG
Description: Construction of new facilities, all furnished, including dormitories for female and male students as well as staff houses.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Divine Word University
Completion Date: March 2020
IFA Expenditure: PGK5,233,737
Location: Bosset, Middle Fly District, Western Province
Description: Provide expanded and improved health-care services to the people of Bosset
and the catchment villages through the construction and furnishing of the health centre and
patient’s wards, maternity ward, staff houses, incinerator, workshop, generator shed and
fencing.
Sector: Health
Organisation: Catholic Health Services – Kiunga
Completion Date: September 2022
IFA Expenditure: PGK9,869,962
Binatang Research Centre for Environmental Research and Training Project
Location: Nagada, Madang, Madang Province
Description: The Centre for Environmental Research and Training Project (CERT) will establish a facility in Madang Province to generate environmental expertise and build capacity in research, conservation, agriculture, education, and governance. CERT aims to empower Papua New Guineans, especially women and marginalised communities, through education programs and vocational training. The project focuses on strengthening environmental knowledge, promoting sustainable practices, and aligning development with local and national priorities for a more resilient and equitable society.
Sector: Research
Organisation: Binatang Research Centre
Completion Date: August 2026
Total Waste Management Resource Recovery Centre Project
Location: Roku, Central Province
Description: The Total Waste Management Resource Recovery Centre Project aims to create and manage the region’s inaugural fully integrated Resource Recovery Centre, promoting
increased awareness and behavioural shifts to view waste as a resource (especially challenging materials like plastics). This initiative will expedite Papua New Guinea’s move towards more sustainable waste management practices and pave the way for a circular waste economy.
Sector: Waste Management and Environmental Protection
Organisation: Total Waste Management
Completion Date: June 2026
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: New central Conservation Education Centre and satellite centres and develop conservation education at all levels.
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: December 2004
IFA Expenditure: PGK2,912,749
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: New central Conservation Education Centre and satellite centres and develop conservation education at all levels.
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: December 2004
IFA Expenditure: PGK2,912,749
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: New central Conservation Education Centre and satellite centres and develop conservation education at all levels.
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: December 2004
IFA Expenditure: PGK2,912,749
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in EHP, WHP, Simbu and Morobe Provinces and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: July 2008
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,154,516
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in EHP, WHP, Simbu and Morobe Provinces and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: July 2008
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,154,516
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in EHP, WHP, Simbu and Morobe Provinces and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: July 2008
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,154,516
Location: Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Simbu and Morobe Provinces
Description: Provide conservation materials, training and support for teachers in EHP, WHP, Simbu and Morobe Provinces and a new Conservation Education Resource Centre in Morobe.
Sector: Education
Organisation: Research and Conservation Foundation
Completion Date: July 2008
IFA Expenditure: PGK3,154,516
Location: Divine Word University: Madang Campus
Location: Madang Campus, Madang Province
description The PNG-Australia Partnership has provided three Incentive Fund grants totalling PGK28.1 million to Divine Word University, the first in 2002, the second in 2011 and the third in 2018. These funds have supported the construction of the Friendship Library, a lecture theatre, IT systems, male and female dormitories and staff housing. Divine Word University prioritises
leadership opportunities for girls and has a 55% female enrolment ratio. Students credit these facilities to their overall learning experience and are striving to make the most of their tertiary education.
Organisation: Divine Word University
IFA Expenditure: PGK28.1million