Madang... Pearl of the Pacific
Madang, a province on the northern coast of mainland Papua New Guinea, has an alluring natural beauty with landscaped parks, waterways, tree-lined streets and a number of resorts; rich natural resources (minerals, fish, timber and crops) and friendly people. It is the administrative capital of the Province and the shipping distribution point for cargo and freight in the region and the Highlands Provinces beyond.Industries
Philippine-owned RD Tuna Canners - which exports globally and to the European Union in particular; Ramu Agro-Industries producing palm oil and cashews; Jant/Gogol woodchip mill; and the James Barnes Company producing meat products are amongst PNG's biggest employers.
Tourism is also growing strongly. Madang is currently linked by air to Port Moresby (twice daily) and by road to the Highlands and Lae (a four-hour drive away).
Mining
The head office for the Ramu Nickel mega-project - a Chinese state-owned joint venture - is in Madang. United Pacific Drilling and Marengo Mining both have offices in Madang. Another major resources project is the Yandera gold mine.
Education
Madang is well-known for its educational institutions; in particular the Divine Word University that turns out some of PNG's best graduates. There are also teaching and maritime colleges, a school of nursing and a campus of the University of PNG.
Partnership Opportunities
A Marine Industrial Park will attract significant additional foreign investment into the fisheries sector. Priority issues around which Madang would be keen to work in partnership with include: Development of a town plan; recruitment and training of technical staff; improving waste management; traffic management/roads; tourism provision and promotion; and urban landscaping.
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