Over the last few years, a peculiar change has taken place in Papua New Guinea's north-west. Remote, traditional villages separated by dense jungle and the mighty Sepik River have long been cut off from the rest of the world, unable to access electricity or medical offices. But now these communities are modernising at a rapid pace. Newly installed solar panels are providing access to power far from the grid, while construction gets underway on vital health facilities. And it's all thanks to the soaring price of cocoa. (28 March 2024)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-29/cocoa-crisis-poured-money-into-png-villages/103601514
