Improving Labour Governance and Decent Work in Papua New Guinea

With a largely rural population dependent on subsistence agriculture and vulnerable to climate shocks, PNG struggles with poor labour governance, limited institutional capacity, and inadequate data systems. The ILO is supporting efforts to modernize and enforce labour laws, strengthen labour inspection and dispute resolution mechanisms, improve occupational safety and health frameworks, and enhance wage-setting practices. The project also prioritizes the development of reliable labour market data systems and the promotion of effective social dialogue among government, employers, and workers to ensure evidence-based policymaking and inclusive governance.

Project symbol

PNG/25/01/AUS

Admin unit

CO-Suva

Start date

05/06/2025

End date

30/06/2028

Total allocation

2217142

Total expenditure

Status

Active

367526

Development Partners

Australia, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Country/Countries

Papua New Guinea

Outcomes

Outcome 1: Strong, modernized normative action for social justice
Outcome 2: Strong, representative and influential tripartite constituents and effective social dialogue
Outcome 6: Protection at work for all
Output A.1. More and better statistics with reliable labour market information systems
Outcome 5: Gender equality and equality of treatment and opportunities for all