Benefits of membership
- Opportunity to be involved in networking events organised by the Council, the Delegation of the European Union to PNG, the French Embassy to PNG and the British High Commissioner to PNG.
- Use of the Council to deal with trade, investment and other business issues of concern to your organisation.
- Participate in the promotion of European businesses in PNG and PNG businesses in Europe.
- Help educate young Papa New Guineans concerning Europe’s role in the development of modern PNG and the on-going opportunities offered by various European countries to Papa New Guineans.
- Channel proposals, complaints or requests to PNG Government authorities or/and the diplomatic missions of European and EU countries.
- Access to the specialist reports prepared by the Council.
- Receive detailed alerts concerning proposed new PNG legislation and regulions and important amendments to existing legislation and regulations that may impact your business.
- Exchange of information with like-minded partners including relevant European diplomatic missions.
- Access to the side events organised in connection with the PNG-EU Business, Trade and Investment Conference as well as the separate business, trade and investment events organised by the Delegation of the European Union to PNG and the Council.
- Promote your organisation’s name and brand by being associated with various worthwhile community events and programs sponsored by the Council.
- As a regular member, participate in all Council meetings and all Council sponsored events with one representative.
- As a corporate member, participate in such events and meetings with up to 4 representatives.
- As a corporate member, be highlighted as a sponsor on the Council’s website and other events organised.
- As a corporate member, receive individual briefings on the work done by the Council and upcoming initiatives of the Council.
Our Corporate Members
Applus
Applus+ is a worldwide leader in the testing, inspection and certification sector. They are a trusted partner, enhancing the quality and safety of their clients’ assets and infrastructures while safeguarding their operations and improving their environmental performance. Their innovative approach, technical capabilities and highly-skilled and motivated workforce of over 25,000 employees assure operational excellence across multiple sectors in more than 65 countries. Applus+ operates in Papua New Guinea through the Energy & Industry division.
BSP Financial Group Limited
BSP Financial Group Limited is an iconic and unique bank in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, recognised for its strong commitment to the region and its Melanesian uniqueness.
They have knowledge, history, experience and a commitment to the region that other financial institutes cannot offer. At BSP, they are proud of their whole of bank capabilities and they have the largest branch network in Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu with branches and sub branches in cities and towns in these countries and also in remote rural locations. BSP’s branch network is complemented by electronic banking networks – a capability is unmatched by their competitors.
Digicel Group
Digicel Group is a leading global communications provider with operations in 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 14 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.
Institute of Banking & Business Management (IBBM)
IBBM is the leader in the providing capacity building programs to PNG workforce through Higher Education, Corporate Training and the PNG LNG Enterprise Centre for SMEs. These important capacity building programs via Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and Certificate qualifications cover Finance, Banking, Business, Management, Microfinance, Soft Skills, MS office, MYOB and ISO courses.
IBS University
The Institute of Business Studies (IBS) is a multipurpose education provider with a passion for enriching lives through world-class education, training and research. This year, they celebrate 32 years of education in PNG. They currently provide Australian & local undergraduate degree courses in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Economics & Development Studies & Information & Communication Technology with post graduate degrees coming soon.
Lamana Hotel
Lamana Hotel is the perfect base from which to enjoy everything Port Moresby has to offer – 4 star comfort conveniently located in Waigani. Experience all that Lamana Hotel has to offer from modern minimalist accommodation suites, culinary delights of our restaurants, diverse choice of conference facilities and the country’s most elite bars and entertainment including the first ever bowling alley in Papua New Guinea. Lamana Hotel is the perfect destination for the most discerning travelers.
Melanesian Trustee Services Limited & Pacific Balanced Fund
Melanesian Trustee Services Ltd (MTSL) is the first ever licensed trustee company in Papua New Guinea under the Securities Act (1997) and is the licensed trustee to Pacific Balanced Fund and Pacific Property Trust. MTSL is also the acting fund manager to Pacific Balanced Fund. Both funds are private trusts owned by individuals, local companies and institutions from Papua New Guinea. They are truly a Melanesian company and have a 100% local workforce and management, and located in the national capital City of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby.
National Trade Office
The National Trade Office (NTO) was established by the Government to effectively coordinate the implementation of the National Trade Policy 2017-2032. The NTO is the central agency for coordinating all trade policy and trade-related activities. It ensures transparent and orderly conduct of trade that involves multitudes of players all working in harmony and effectively to contribute to minimizing trade and trade transaction costs associated with complying with trade measures and regulations.
Papua LNG
The Papua LNG project aims to promote economic development and industrialisation in the Oil & Gas sector, by developing a competitive National Content program which would contribute to the Project’s needs and performance. Papua LNG aims to be a recognised and trusted partner that will support Papua New Guinea and contribute to the development of a diversified and sustainable economy for the country and its people.
PWC
With over 60 years of operations in PNG and more than 150 partners and staff, we have a deep understanding of the local business landscape and are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a community of solvers creating new solutions for our clients and the society, by bringing together the best of our people and technology.
Soletanche Bachy
Soletanche Bachy is the world leader in foundations and soil technologies. They offer the widest range of geotechnical solutions on the global market: deep foundations, reinforcing, waterproof cut-off walls and ground treatment, retaining structures, civil engineering, ground improvement, and tunnels.
SP Brewery
South Pacific Brewery employs 450 people, located in four regions of Papua New Guinea. It has two breweries; in Lae and Port Moresby; three depots in Lae, Port Moresby and Goroka, and three regional sales offices in Lae, Kokopo and Goroka. Finished goods from the Lae Brewery are distributed to the Momase region (Morobe, Madang and East/West Sepik), New Guinea Islands region and the Highlands regions of Papua New Guinea. The Port Moresby Brewery serves the southern part of the country. Their head office is located in Gordons, Port Moresby.
Telikom Limited
Telikom Limited has undergone an evolution from an Analogue to a Digitalized network in the past five years and this is a major impetus to drive them forward to pursue their vision to become the Market Leader in Papua New Guinea by 2025 and the Region by 2032.
One of the most profound changes over this time has been developing a better understanding of and deeper commitment to sustainability as they have refined their business operations in our quest to become the Market leader.
Built around our commitments to Customers and Communities, Employees and the Shareholder, Telikom Limited’s Business Turnaround Strategy focusses on the leadership vision to bring together what they believe are the essential prerequisites for maintaining the long-term health and growth of their company.
