FIVE-YEAR DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A strategic roadmap guiding sustainable development, infrastructure growth, economic empowerment, and improved service delivery.
Plan Overview
The Development Plan outlines the district’s strategic direction for the next five years, focusing on governance, infrastructure, economic empowerment, and human development.
Strategic Focus Areas
Good Governance & Institutional Strengthening
- Strengthen administrative systems and accountability
- Improve financial management and procurement
- Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Enhance public communication and transparency
Economic Growth & Livelihood Empowerment
- Agriculture expansion: cocoa, coffee, cattle, rice
- Fisheries development and cooperatives
- SME support and business incubation
- Tourism and cultural heritage promotion
Infrastructure Development
- Road rehabilitation and sealing (Connect PNG)
- Jetty upgrades and maritime transport
- ICT towers and digital connectivity
- Water supply and sanitation systems
Growth Centres & Urban Development
- Nadzab Township development
- Yalu Industrial Park establishment
- Labu Special Economic Zone
- Morobe & Salamaua service centre upgrades
Human Development & Social Services
- Education infrastructure and teacher housing
- Health centre upgrades and outreach
- Youth empowerment and skills training
- Gender equality and women empowerment