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Will Papua New Guinea become a 'failed state'?A downward spiral
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Papua New Guinea is rich in natural resources. Yet it is facing a very
difficult future. The economy has stagnated and the outlook for growth
is bleak. Corruption is rife. Law and order have broken down, violent
crime rates are escalating, and the government is struggling to maintain
authority over parts of its territory. Should this downward trajectory
continue, Papua New Guinea could become a ''failed state.''At first
glance, such pessimism may seem misplaced. Despite the difficulties
of governing a geographically scattered and ethnically diverse population
of some 800 ...
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