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The British High Commission’s main areas of work are political and economic, trade promotion and development, press and public affairs, and developmental assistance particularly focussing on human rights’ issues.
The political and economic section monitor political and economic developments in the country, making contacts across the political spectrum in PNG. The High Commissioner travels extensively in Papua New Guinea. He and his Deputy keep in regular touch with a wide cross section of contacts to enable them to provide balanced advice to the British Government about its relationship with PNG.
British investment in Papua New Guinea is estimated at K2500m. There are a small number of British companies based in Papua New Guinea including such well known names as the Commonwealth Development Corporation, Courts and Steamships. There will continue to be niche markets which British companies can fill and Britain looks forward to a modest increase in trade with PNG in the coming years. British exports to PNG in 1999 amounted to K37.5m while imports into Britain stood at K240m. Trade is very much in PNG’s favour. Britain’s main exports to PNG were primarily industrial and power generating machinery as well as exports of fish, medicines, pharmaceutical products and manufactures of metal. The UK’s major imports were coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, vegetable fats and oils.
British companies have been operating in PNG for many years and play an important part in the country’s economy providing employment to many. In addition, Swire’s Bank Line provides the means of carrying imports and exports to and from the UK.
Although Britain has no direct development aid programme with Papua New Guinea, it contributes to the country’s development through the European Union. But in addition the High Commission has access to limited funds to finance small developmental projects. These range from support for settlements in Port Moresby to helping disabled children in Vanimo and assistance to women’s groups in Morobe Province.
As part of the British Government’s policy to achieve universal human rights, Britain is working closely with a number of organisations in PNG on human rights’ development. The High Commission has funded courses with the police and prison services to increase their awareness of human rights issues and hasbeen active in issues such as family violence where it is keen to ensure that work on family violence is co-ordinated, effective and will bring real benefits to those most at risk. It has also supported the Media Council of Papua New Guinea in the preparation of a Code of Ethics and Complaints Tribunal.
In Bougainville, Britain is providing a contribution of K125,000 to help with the weapons’ disposal programme as part of its desire to see peace in the region. It also hopes to assist the PNGDF by providing some modest training in line with the Forces’s plans to rebuild the Force after years of neglect.
The British community, which plays an important part in the social and economic life of Papua New Guinea, numbers approximately 2,000. The High Commission maintains a register of British citizens and encourages those visiting Papua New Guinea to register with it. In addition to providing consular assistance to British residents in Papua New Guinea who need help, the High Commission also provides visas for Papua New Guineans and third country nationals who wish to travel to the UK
The political and economic section monitor political and economic developments in the country, making contacts across the political spectrum in PNG. The High Commissioner travels extensively in Papua New Guinea. He and his Deputy keep in regular touch with a wide cross section of contacts to enable them to provide balanced advice to the British Government about its relationship with PNG.
British investment in Papua New Guinea is estimated at K2500m. There are a small number of British companies based in Papua New Guinea including such well known names as the Commonwealth Development Corporation, Courts and Steamships. There will continue to be niche markets which British companies can fill and Britain looks forward to a modest increase in trade with PNG in the coming years. British exports to PNG in 1999 amounted to K37.5m while imports into Britain stood at K240m. Trade is very much in PNG’s favour. Britain’s main exports to PNG were primarily industrial and power generating machinery as well as exports of fish, medicines, pharmaceutical products and manufactures of metal. The UK’s major imports were coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, vegetable fats and oils.
British companies have been operating in PNG for many years and play an important part in the country’s economy providing employment to many. In addition, Swire’s Bank Line provides the means of carrying imports and exports to and from the UK.
Although Britain has no direct development aid programme with Papua New Guinea, it contributes to the country’s development through the European Union. But in addition the High Commission has access to limited funds to finance small developmental projects. These range from support for settlements in Port Moresby to helping disabled children in Vanimo and assistance to women’s groups in Morobe Province.
As part of the British Government’s policy to achieve universal human rights, Britain is working closely with a number of organisations in PNG on human rights’ development. The High Commission has funded courses with the police and prison services to increase their awareness of human rights issues and hasbeen active in issues such as family violence where it is keen to ensure that work on family violence is co-ordinated, effective and will bring real benefits to those most at risk. It has also supported the Media Council of Papua New Guinea in the preparation of a Code of Ethics and Complaints Tribunal.
In Bougainville, Britain is providing a contribution of K125,000 to help with the weapons’ disposal programme as part of its desire to see peace in the region. It also hopes to assist the PNGDF by providing some modest training in line with the Forces’s plans to rebuild the Force after years of neglect.
The British community, which plays an important part in the social and economic life of Papua New Guinea, numbers approximately 2,000. The High Commission maintains a register of British citizens and encourages those visiting Papua New Guinea to register with it. In addition to providing consular assistance to British residents in Papua New Guinea who need help, the High Commission also provides visas for Papua New Guineans and third country nationals who wish to travel to the UK
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