Asia-Pacific

Bank of Papua New Guinea

Too few recent speeches for a current tone.

Speeches: 64
First speech: Feb 14, 2003
Latest speech: Mar 9, 2026
Tone vs coming rate moves: Not tested; too few speeches or no published rate

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Speech tone over the previous three months, and the policy rate at the end of each month, on the same timeline. Hover over either chart to read the same month in both.

Speech tone

Policy rate

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Latest speeches

Each speech's tone is the average over its sentences about policy, prices, rates or the economy. Open a speech to read it in full.

Date	Speech	Tone
Mar 9, 2026	Elizabeth Genia: Presentation of the March 2026 economic outlook, inflation and monetary policy Elizabeth Genia	+0.18
Nov 10, 2025	Elizabeth Genia: Navigating economic resilience in a changing climate - insights for Fiji and the Pacific Elizabeth Genia	−0.03
Jul 2, 2025	Elizabeth Genia: 42nd Green Climate Fund Board Meeting Elizabeth Genia	+0.02
May 14, 2024	Elizabeth Genia: The Papua New Guinea economy and managing FX demands in Papua New Guinea's domestic foreign exchange market Elizabeth Genia	+0.03
Nov 16, 2022	Benny B M Popoitai: Opening speech - Pacific Financial Intelligence Community Plenary Benny Popoitai	+0.35
Jun 28, 2018	Loi Bakani: The inclusion imperatives - advancing policies, targets and plans Loi M Bakani	−0.04
Nov 4, 2017	Loi M Bakani: Bank of Papua New Guinea's achievements and milestones Loi M Bakani	+0.06
Feb 1, 2017	Loi Bakani: Enhancing the enabling environment to support E-Business in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	+0.00
Jan 19, 2017	Loi M Bakani: Improved finance for Papua New Guineans and the Pacific region Loi M Bakani	−0.03
Feb 19, 2016	Loi M Bakani: Recent review of Papua New Guinea's economy Loi M Bakani	−0.25
Oct 21, 2015	Loi M Bakani: The importance of financial consumer protection Loi M Bakani	−0.13
Nov 6, 2014	Loi M Bakani: The future of credit unions given the global regulatory trends Loi M Bakani	+0.09
Sep 26, 2014	Loi M Bakani: Challenges and developments for a sound and stable financial system in the Pacific region Loi M Bakani	–
Aug 15, 2014	Ellison Pidik: A milestone in Papua New Guinea's micro finance industry Ellison Pidik	−0.09
Sep 9, 2013	Loi M Bakani: Papua New Guinea's economy and comments on the planned Sovereign Wealth Fund Loi M Bakani	+0.13
Aug 22, 2013	Loi M Bakani: Financial inclusion and financial literacy in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	+0.00
Jul 5, 2013	Loi M Bakani: Transforming Papua New Guinea's banking system Loi M Bakani	–
May 5, 2013	Benny Popoitai: Commitment to Total Quality Assurance Benny Popoitai	−0.11
Apr 24, 2013	Loi M Bakani: Enhancing financial inclusion in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	–
Jul 17, 2012	Loi M Bakani: Corporate governance Loi M Bakani	+0.09
Jul 4, 2012	Loi M Bakani: Effective compliance, risk mitigation and control Loi M Bakani	−0.05
Mar 30, 2012	Loi M Bakani: Papua New Guinea's semi annual Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) Loi M Bakani	+0.10
Sep 6, 2011	Loi M Bakani: Commodity and food prices, inflation and monetary policy in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	+0.20
Aug 24, 2011	Loi M Bakani: Economic prospects and outlook for 2011 to 2015 Loi M Bakani	+0.36
Mar 31, 2011	Loi M Bakani: The LNG project and Papua New Guinea's economy Loi M Bakani	+0.06
Feb 24, 2011	Benny Popoitai: The National Informal Economy Policy Benny Popoitai	+0.04
Oct 8, 2010	Loi M Bakani: Economic overview and future developments in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	+0.17
Aug 18, 2010	Loi M Bakani: The State of the economy and monetary policy Loi M Bakani	+0.22
Aug 10, 2010	Loi M Bakani: The benefits of electronic payments and mobile banking products Loi M Bakani	−0.02
Jun 24, 2010	Loi M Bakani: Launching of the Ekonomic Society of Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	−0.00
May 18, 2010	Benny Popoitai: Prospects for development and economic growth in the new decade Benny Popoitai	+0.07
Mar 31, 2010	Loi M Bakani: Papua New Guinea's semi annual Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) Loi M Bakani	+0.14
Aug 5, 2009	L Wilson Kamit: Opening up opportunities for agriculture and rural development L Wilson Kamit	+0.14
Jul 24, 2009	L Wilson Kamit: Financial sector reforms in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	+0.09
May 14, 2009	L Wilson Kamit: Tackling extreme poverty in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	−0.40
Apr 16, 2009	Loi M Bakani: PNG Economic Survey - "From Boom to Gloom" Loi M Bakani	−0.08
Nov 7, 2008	L Wilson Kamit: New commemorative banknotes and coins in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	−0.01
Aug 14, 2008	L Wilson Kamit: Central bank independence - the first seven years L Wilson Kamit	+0.03
Jul 11, 2008	L Wilson Kamit: Financial sector improvements in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	+0.49
Jun 17, 2008	L Wilson Kamit: Microfinancing in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	−0.11
Jun 12, 2008	L Wilson Kamit: Role of internal auditors in the Bank and supervised institutions L Wilson Kamit	+0.22
Apr 18, 2008	L Wilson Kamit: Two new Papua New Guinea banknotes L Wilson Kamit	+0.01
Nov 8, 2007	L Wilson Kamit: Papua New Guinea's new banknote series L Wilson Kamit	+0.02
Aug 9, 2007	L Wilson Kamit: Brief review of economic developments in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	+0.24
May 25, 2007	L Wilson Kamit: Difficulties, risks and opportunities for Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	+0.16
Nov 23, 2006	Loi M Bakani: Recent financial sector and economic developments in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	+0.15
Sep 14, 2006	Loi M Bakani: Creating a favourable environment for innovative Credit Supplementation Institutions (CSI) in the Asian region Loi M Bakani	−0.17
Jun 12, 2006	L Wilson Kamit: The role of savings and loan societies in Papua New Guinea L Wilson Kamit	+0.17
Apr 28, 2006	Leonard Wilson Kamit: Monetary and financial sector reforms in Papua New Guinea Leonard Wilson Kamit	+0.02
Feb 22, 2006	Leonard Wilson Kamit: Sustaining macroeconomic stability Leonard Wilson Kamit	+0.10
Aug 14, 2005	Loi M Bakani: Financial planning for tomorrow Loi M Bakani	+0.16
Jun 29, 2005	Loi M Bakani: Save today for a better tomorrow Loi M Bakani	−0.06
Jun 23, 2005	Loi M Bakani: Financial system reform in Papua New Guinea Loi M Bakani	−0.41
Jun 15, 2005	Wilson Kamit: Current economic and financial conditions in Papua New Guinea Wilson Kamit	−0.05
May 3, 2005	L Wilson Kamit: Policy and regulatory environment for business L Wilson Kamit	+0.01
Apr 22, 2005	Loi Bakani: Development of the financial system in Papua New Guinea Loi Bakani	−0.17
Apr 7, 2005	Benny BM Popoitai: Prudential supervision of the financial system in Papua New Guinea Benny BM Popoitai	−0.03
Dec 7, 2004	L Wilson Kamit: Central bank initiatives - liberalisation of foreign exchange control L Wilson Kamit	+0.02
Oct 21, 2004	Benny Popoitai: The savings and loan industry - Papua New Guinea Benny Popoitai	−0.41
Sep 24, 2004	Leonard Wilson Kamit: Papua New Guinea - current economic conditions Leonard Wilson Kamit	+0.00

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