PNG:Govt to establish new microfinance bank

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Updated August 30, 2007 14:54:31

The Papua New Guinea government has announced plans to establish a new microfinance bank.

The move comes as more than 100 delegates from 15 Pacific countries gather in Port Moresby for a conference to mark Pacific Microfinance Week 2007.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: The Asian Development Bank's PNG Country Director, Steven van der Tak.

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