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Would be the first to point out that irony that, like our infrastructure, all of us are getting older and in need of repair from time to time. Cr q was one very importantr mess t however, he wanted to be with you today to share. And that is to thank each of you for coming to washington and to visit with your members of congress. Hes been to the hill many times himself over the past year, and hes worked hard to share with lawmakers the stark facts and a sense of urgency. Hes explained how were investing much less than we should be in transportation. Hes warned that because of that disinvestment...

It is often argued that political stability is required for development in PNG. Michael Kabuni argues in an environment prone to corruption, more stability only makes the government less accountable.

Subnational spending is volatile, declining, slow to arrive and poorly governed, making service delivery haphazard, says Maholopa Laveil.

It's clear PNG is poorly governed, but less clear how governance might improve. In this post Terence Wood explores possible improvements.

Further progress will depend on political commitment, revenue growth, expenditure restraint and a return to kina convertibility, say Mambon and Leng.