Papua New Guinea's Vision 2050 has the following visionary plans: PNG Vision Plan 2050
1. Our Intention:
Vision 2050 will transform our people and our nation by reforming our mind-set and attitudes. It is envisaged that this, will provide the direction to reform and align our institutions and systems to make 'Papua New Guinea become a smart, wise, fair, healthy and happy Society by 2050'.
2. Aims of Vision 2050:
Vision 2050 aims to achieve this through effective service delivery, human resource development, wealth creation and sustainable development of our existing vast natural resources which are underpinned by our shared national interests. Our national interests revolve around security, prosperity and values.
3. The Framework:
Vision 2050 is derived from the National Strategic Plan Framework that was endorsed by the Government and national leaders in September 2008. Vision 2050, therefore, is the formalizing of many citizens' dreams and aspirations of building a better Papua New Guinea for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren.
4. Our Vision and Mission Our Vision:
'We will be a Smart, Wise, Fair, Healthy and Happy Society by 2050.'
5. Our Mission Statement:
'We will be ranked in the top 50 countries in the United Nations Human Development Index by 2050, creating opportunities for personal and national advancement through economic growth, smart innovative ideas, quality service and ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of benefits in a safe and secure environment for all citizens'.
6. Our Values and Guiding Principles:
Our people are the most valuable resources in our development aspirations and ongoing nation building efforts. We value 'Integrity, Excellence, Discipline and Christian Values-Based Leadership' and will strive to uphold these attributes at all times.
7. The Strategic Direction:
The strategic direction for Vision 2050 is that 'Papua New Guinea will develop and grow the manufacturing, services, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism sectors from 2010 to 2050'. This direction will ensure that economic growth by 2050 will be broad-based and disposable household incomes will be much higher than at present, resulting in an improvement in our HDI ranking.
8. Strategic Focus Areas:
Vision 2050 will focus on seven 'Strategic Focus Areas', from 2010 to 2050: 8.1 Human Capital Development, Gender, Youth and People Empowerment; 8.2 Wealth Creation; 8.3 Institutional Development and Service Delivery; 8.4 Security and International Relations; 8.5 Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change; 8.6 Spiritual, Cultural, and Community Development; and 8 7 Strategic Planning, Integration and Control.