Comparative Advantage for Economic Growth and Development
Jiwaka Province has potential to become the agriculture and logistics hub in the Highlands. Investment opportunities exist in the agriculture sector, particularly coffee, cocoa, tea, spices, hemp, fruits, food crops, fresh produce, honey, livestock and inland fish farming, and including downstream processing of agricultural produce. There are also opportunities for tourism development, in particular eco-tourism and carbon trade, and in the renewable energy sector (solar and hydro). Harnessing the potential of the service sector will enable Jiwaka to further stimulate economic activities.
Under the Planning and Service Delivery Frameworks, Jiwaka will develop their five-year Provincial and District Development Plans in alignment to the MTDP IV, and incorporate all the District minimum service needs and strategic economic investment opportunities.
Strategic Economic Priorities
| Comparative Advantage | Specific Areas | Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Agriculture & Livestock Development | Coffee production | Increase production and downstream processing |
| Fresh Produce Market and Value Chain Development | ||
| Poultry Development | ||
| Cattle Development | ||
| Forestry Development | Forest Products Development | 100% Downstream Processing |
| Climate Change | ||
| Mining & Petroleum Development | Aluvial Mining and other mineral and petroleum prospects | Support the development of resource sites |
| MSME & District Growth Centres Development | Provincial and District Market Development | MSME development |
| District Growth Centres and MSME Incubation Hub | ||
| Financial Inclusion | ||
| Downstream Processing | Forest products | Produce value-adding |
| Meat production | Job creation | |
| Poultry Abattoir Processing | ||
| Trade and Investment | Special Economic Zones (SEZ) | Promote SEZ and Industrial Hubs |
| Tourism Niche Product Development | Tourism Niche Product Development | Promote local and International tourism |
| Land Development | Customary Land Registration (ILGs) | Bankable land |
| Unlocking Land for Development |