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Social Media Illiteracy

Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital age, social media has become an essential tool for communication, information sharing, and influence. However, many people lack the necessary knowledge to navigate these platforms responsibly, leading to a growing issue known as Social Media Illiteracy (SMI). Social media illiteracy is the inability to navigate, comprehend, and use social media platforms in a responsible and informed manner. With the growing use of mobile phones and technology in PNG, access to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram, has become efficient and accessible for anyone to access and navigate these platforms. Despite these platforms creating a space for connectivity and social interaction among people from all over the country, absence of necessary skills and knowledge in navigating these platforms have become an issue in the country. Therefore, this blog post examines the consequences of SMI, explores its impacts on PNG’s nationa...
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Critical Review of the National Food Security Policy 2018 – 2027

  Critical Review of the National Food Security Policy 2018 – 2027 April 23 rd , 2025 Written By: Jonathan Kunai Introduction The Papua New Guinea Food Security Policy 2018-2027 is a strategic framework developed to address the long-standing issues of malnutrition and food insecurity that has affected the nation over the past decades, replacing the Papua New Guinea Food Security Policy (NFSP) 2000-2010. The policy emphasizes the importance of agriculture as vital for food, employment, and income for the majority of the population, particularly in rural areas. This review offers a mixed insight, recognizing its strengths in addressing food security while also highlighting areas that require improvement to effectively tackle emerging challenges of food security.   Summary The Papua New Guinea Food Security Policy 2018-2027 outlines several critical points essential for tackling issues for food security within the country. The policy aligns to the National Goals and...
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A Policy Review: Papua New Guinea National Food Security Policy 2018-2027

By John Rina Jr.                                                                                                                        Introduction Papua New Guinea’s National Food Security Policy 2018–2027 focuses on establishing a framework to secure access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all citizens. Rooted in the nation’s commitment to the constitutions of human development, the policy highlights the ...
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