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Papua New Guinea's Gender Paradox: Why Development Data Hides a Crisis

Papua New Guinea's human development story is full of contradictions. While its overall development index has improved, the data reveals a nation trapped by deep inequality. This video breaks down the latest UN reports to show why PNG ranks among the worst in the world for gender inequality, with a massive gap in income and education between men and women. We'll explore how over 56% of the population lives in multidimensional poverty, largely driven by a lack of access to schooling. Surprisingly, PNG's development path is one of the least environmentally damaging globally—but is that enough? Join us as we analyze what the numbers really mean for the future of this complex nation.