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About ACT NOW!

ACT NOW is a community advocacy organisation that campaigns for
a 'gutpela sindaun blong olgeta' -
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PO Box 5218, Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea
Phone: +675 7715 9197
Email: info@actnowpng.org

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Loani Forest Clearance: Another Bogus Agriculture Project?

Loani Forest Clearance: Another Bogus Agriculture Project?

Briefing paper on the Loani Bwanabwana forest clearing project.

Published: 2024

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Logging and Forest Loss in Papua New Guinea

Logging and Forest Loss in Papua New Guinea

Background Paper that explains how the vital functions performed by the forests of Papua New Guinea (PNG) are being eroded by unsustainable and often illegal logging by foreign logging companies.

Published: 2021

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Illegality and Human Rights Abuses in PNG's Logging Industry

Illegality and Human Rights Abuses in PNG's Logging Industry

Background paper that explains why most logging in Papua New Guinea should be regarded as illegal.

Published: 2021

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The Wrong Model of Development

The Wrong Model of Development

A revised version of the popular factsheet that explains how Unrestrained Capitalism has been imposed on Papua New Guinea and is the root cause of many of the everyday problems we face. The flip-side highlights 5 key areas that can help us ensure a "Gutpela Sindaun Bilong Olgeta"

Published: 2020

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Husat Tru I Strongim Ikonomi Bilong Papua Niugini?

Husat Tru I Strongim Ikonomi Bilong Papua Niugini?

Simple factsheet on the value of Papua New Guinea's real economy, which is based around customary land and rural agriculture

Published: 2020

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Kastomari Len Registresen

Kastomari Len Registresen

Tok pisin version of the two-page factsheet explaining the dangers of customary land registration

Published: 2020

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Giaman Rot Bilong Divelopmen

Giaman Rot Bilong Divelopmen

Two page factsheet explaining the Giaman Rot Bilong Divelopmen

Published: 2020

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Why Customary Land Cannot be 'Bankable'

Why Customary Land Cannot be 'Bankable'

This factsheet explains why commercial banks want to make customary land 'bankable' and why this should never be allowed.

Published: 2020

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Position Paper on Incorporated Land Groups

Position Paper on Incorporated Land Groups

This short paper outlines ACT NOW's position on Incorporated Land Groups, how they are being misused and the reforms that are necessary.

Published: 2020

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Incorporated Land Groups

Incorporated Land Groups

This factsheet explains what Incorporated Land Groups are; what their original purpose was, how they are being [mis]used and the problems this creates.

Published: 2019

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Government's Secret Land Grab Agenda

Government's Secret Land Grab Agenda

This Factsheet explains the government's secret agenda to take ownership and control of customary land away from rural people and hand it to multi-national companies, commercial banks and other foreign interests.

Published: 2019

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The Economic Cost of Corruption

The Economic Cost of Corruption

Corruption impacts societies in a multitude of ways. In the worst cases, it costs lives. It can also cost people their health, education, freedom and money. It can destroy families and communities, undermine our culture and cause environmental destruction. In this factsheet we present an economic analysis of how much corruption is costing Papua New Guinea and how a more open and transparent government could transform our future.

Published: 2019

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National Land Summit 2019 Position Statement

National Land Summit 2019 Position Statement

A short paper explaining the government's land grab agenda and why it must be opposed.

Published: 2019

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Pasin Bilong Katim Na Stilim Diwai

Pasin Bilong Katim Na Stilim Diwai

Tok Pisin factsheet summarising the findings of the Oakland Institute reports on 'The Great Timber Heist'

Published: 2018

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Illegal Logging and Tax Evasion

Illegal Logging and Tax Evasion

Factsheet summarises the findings published by the Oakland Institute in its 'Great Timber Heist' reports

Published: 2018

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Papua New Guinea's Real Economy

Papua New Guinea's Real Economy

One page, A4 size, factsheet on the value of Papua New Guinea's real economy, which is based around customary land and rural agriculture

Published: 2017

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Land Registration: Too Dangerous to Touch

Land Registration: Too Dangerous to Touch

A two-page fact sheet that explains the importance of customary land and the dangers of land registration

Published: 2017

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Spesal Agrikalsa Bisnis Lis (SABL)

Spesal Agrikalsa Bisnis Lis (SABL)

A simple fact sheet explaining what an SABL is and how they have been misused

Published: 2016

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Solwara Maining Long Papua Niugini

Solwara Maining Long Papua Niugini

Tokpisin fact sheet on Experimental Seabed Mining designed for local communities.

Published: 2016

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Critical Analysis of Papua New Guinea Vision 2050

Critical Analysis of Papua New Guinea Vision 2050

Two page summary of our report analyzing Papua New Guinea's Vision 2050. Vision 2050 is our government's long-term development plan, but is it consistent with our Constitution and National Goals?

Published: 2016

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Special Agricultural Business Leases (SABL)

Special Agricultural Business Leases (SABL)

One page explaining the Special Agricultural Business Lease (SABL) land grab.

Published: 2016

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SABL: A Form of Customary Land Theft

SABL: A Form of Customary Land Theft

A more detailed two page summary of how the SABL scheme has been abused and used to steal over 5 million hectares of customary land.

Published: 2016

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Experimental Seabed Mining in Papua New Guinea

Experimental Seabed Mining in Papua New Guinea

Two page summary of the issues behind experimental seabed mining in Papua New Guinea.

Published: 2016

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