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Modernization/ Transition in East New Britain

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Tabu shell money is the essence of the Tolai's domestic relations and can't be replaced with any paper. Decades after the introduction of PNG's new cash system, as well as ATMs and loan firms, the Tolai are still genuinely affiliated with their marine treasures whilst they're moving slowly from a self-sufficient lifestyle into the money-driven economy. Hence, they must learn about entrepreneurship and how to juggle with both - the Kina notes & Toea coins, as well as their official complementary currency – Tabu.

'The last frontier', so the western nickname for wild Papua New Guinea! Venturing into the depths of the Bismark-Archipel you will live-experience how the global cancer is creeping into one of the most remote corners on the earth, as tinned fish & soft drinks like Go go-Cola are most likely about to replace a fisherman's fresh catch and coconut water. And yet, dramatically increasing diabetes can't be cured with bush-medicine, thus a fair amount of a Tolai’s in-house stashed mollusk shells will indirectly be used for paying off hospital fees.

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PNG - ENB - Shell Money Project - Modernisation
Tabu shell money is the essence of the Tolai's domestic relations and can't be replaced with any paper. Decades after the introduction of PNG's new cash system, as well as ATMs and loan firms, the Tolai are still genuinely affiliated with their marine treasures whilst they're moving slowly from a self-sufficient lifestyle into the money-driven economy. Hence, they must learn about entrepreneurship and how to juggle with both - the Kina notes & Toea coins, as well as their official complementary currency – Tabu.<br /> <br /> 'The last frontier', so the western nickname for wild Papua New Guinea! Venturing into the depths of the Bismark-Archipel you will live-experience how the global cancer is creeping into one of the most remote corners on the earth, as tinned fish & soft drinks like Go go-Cola are most likely about to replace a fisherman's fresh catch and coconut water. And yet, dramatically increasing diabetes can't be cured with bush-medicine, thus a fair amount of a Tolai’s in-house stashed mollusk shells will indirectly be used for paying off hospital fees.