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 By Olivia Alutao  Introduction The Defence White paper 2013 document outlines the government’s strategic roadmap for the development of the PNG Defense organization in order to address security gaps that were perceived to prevent Papua New Guinea’s development and also to fulfill the National Government’s security goal. The DWP was developed through wide consultation which was initiated by strategic Guidance from the National Government through the National Security Policy Technical working group (NSPTWG). Based on the strategic guidance from Government, the Defence white paper Team (DWPT) conducted extensive consultations internally within the Defence organization and externally with all the former PNGDF commanders, key security sector Departmental Heads, other government agencies and the wider public. Globalization has led to increased interconnectedness and interdependence globally, consequently, leading to various security issues affecting all levels of PNG society....

  By: Solange Ovia The National Population Policy (NPP) of Papua New Guinea dates back to the 1970s which was based on the census results. This policy (NPP) identifies the population rate of PNG and the aims to educate and promote sustainable development by addressing the population dynamics. The policy consists of two (2) volumes; volume one (1) states the sixteen (16) broad policy goals and the linked between the objectives and strategies. Volume two (2) emphasizes on detailed implementation schedule. This review will analyze and highlight through the summary of this policy (NPP), discuss its critique of both the strengths and weaknesses, how this policy is integrated to the National Security Policy (NSP) 2013 and develop recommendations.   Summary  The policy (NPP) 2015 – 2024 navigates to improve the sectors of health, education and economic opportunities in the country. Furthermore, highlighted in the NPP are the importance of family planning that can achie...