There are some people who say that PNG got its independence too early. With its massive mineral resources as the driving force, PNG could easily be a rich developed country after more than 40 years as a nation.
Sadly it's just another failed state which can't even keep the lights on. Unfortunately it's on Australias doorstep rather than in Africa so stand by for an emergency assistance package.
The Chinese are busy recolonising Africa, perhaps they could sort out our northern neighbor.