Papua New Guinea in the Lead
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💻 Leading in Service Exports
In 2023, Papua New Guinea's communications and computer services accounted for 95.93% of its service exports, marking it as a global leader in this sector.
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🌾 Predominantly Rural Nation
As of 2023, 86.28% of Papua New Guinea's population resides in rural areas, highlighting its strong rural demographic.
Agriculture & Rural Development Climate Change Urban Development
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🎓 Commitment to Employee Training
In 2015, 73.7% of firms offered formal training to employees, showcasing a commitment to workforce development.
Papua New Guinea Following Behind
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🏥 Limited Hospital Infrastructure
With only 0.17 hospital beds per 1,000 people in 2019, Papua New Guinea faces significant healthcare infrastructure challenges.
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📚 High Pupil-Teacher Ratio
In 2016, the pupil-teacher ratio in upper secondary education was 83.26, indicating overcrowded classrooms.
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🔌 Frequent Power Outages
In 2015, firms in Papua New Guinea experienced an average of 41.9 power outages per month, affecting 97.7% of businesses.
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💸 High Informal Payments
In 2015, 89.3% of firms reported making informal payments to public officials, indicating significant corruption challenges.
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🔒 High Incidence of Theft and Vandalism
In 2015, 61.5% of firms reported losses due to theft and vandalism, highlighting security issues.
