PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The power sector in PNG faces a number of challenges including very low access to electricity services – estimates suggest that just 13% of the country’s 6.6 million inhabitants have access to electricity. The large majority of the population (87%) living in rural areas still lacks access to electricity. This significantly impedes PNG’s social and economic growth.  In an effort to address the power sector challenges, the government has taken actions to improve the policy framework. In its 2010-2030 Development Strategic Plan, the Government set a target to reach 70% of electricity access by 2030.  In order to help achieve this target a National Electrification Roll Out Plan is to be developed.