Five blockchain and crypto projects: PNG’s 50th Independence gift to its people
As the country prepares to celebrate its 50th Independence Anniversary on 16th September 2025, the National Executive Council (NEC) has taken a bold step into the future by approving a suite of transformative projects focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
These initiatives are not just about technology—they are about inclusion, transparency and a modern economy that works for all Papua New Guineans.
Outlined in NEC Decision No. 24/2025, these five blockchain and crypto-related projects form a core part of the Government’s anniversary development agenda, aligned with the Medium-Term Development Plan IV (MTDP IV) and Vision 2050. They aim to modernize PNG’s financial system, enhance security, reduce corruption and bring…
