PNG: Budget gets tick but implementation a worry

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Updated November 21, 2007 16:30:15

Papua New Guinea Finance Minister Patrick Pruaitch yesterday handed down a record 8 billion kina or 2.7 million US dollar budget. The document was well received but analysts warn of speedhumps ahead.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: Patrick Pruaitch, P-N-G's Finance minister; Dr Thomas Webster National Research Institute Director; Paul Baker Director of PNG's Institute of National Affairs.

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