18 Aug 2023

Bougainville minister says soap making brings economic benefits

From , 6:00 am on 18 August 2023
Bougainville is striving to establish a viable economy as it pushes for independence from PNG.

Bougainville is striving to establish a viable economy as it pushes for independence from PNG. Photo: Supplied

A Bougainville cabinet minister, Theonila Roka Matbob wants to stimulate cottage industry in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region.

Bougainville is striving to establish a viable economy as it pushes for independence from PNG.

She spoke with RNZ Pacific's Don Wiseman.