UPNG School of Business & Public Policy (SBPP)

Graduate of new program excited to contribute

“Any issues, any challenges that a country, organisation or society faces are framed into policies,” Wapinien said enthusiastically.

“There are many areas within economics. My specific area is in research, specifically quantitative research to do with policies and socio-economic issues.”

The father-of-two, originally from East Sepik but a long-time resident of Port Moresby, has a good grounding in economics – as a student, teacher and practitioner.