Simbu Province selected for national youth employment strategy, aiming to employ 1,000

Simbu Province in Papua New Guinea is set to become a hub for youth employment with the launch of the National Youth Engagement Strategy (NYES) 2025–2029. The Sinasina-Yongomugl District has been chosen as the pilot site for this ambitious program, marking Simbu as the tenth province to officially sign up.

This strategic initiative is designed to create significant employment opportunities, with a target of engaging 1,000 young people from the Simbu region. The NYES aims to provide a structured framework for youth development and participation over the next five years, addressing critical issues of unemployment and engagement among the younger population.

Robert Nilkare, a key figure associated with the program, highlighted the expected impact, stating that 1,000 young Simbu people will be employed through this initiative. The selection of Sinasina-Yongomugl District as the pilot site underscores its potential role in testing and refining the strategy before wider implementation across other provinces.

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1000 young Simbu people will be employed