Population 

The population of Warakamb is just over 12,000 people. As the population growth in PNG is high (2.5%), and also there is a lack of family planning services, the fertility rate in the valley is also high. Thus the Warakamb population is growing rapidly despite diseases and tribal fight related deaths.

About ten councillors represent the people from the valley; each representing just over a thousand people each. WAECA would like to sit with with the councillors to map a development plan for the valley as well.

In the 'old' days, there would be a respected elder for each major tribe or village. These days, that still happens, but is a bit obscured and councilors are respected bit more than others.

Services available now

Primary school

Currently, there is one primary school, which takes in grades one to eight. It is poorly staffed, but at least something is better than nothing. It is government run. The school is located near Winja, which is the largest village. Two other schools closed down years ago, namely; Marara community school and Wariba community school. There is a need for two more primary schools and at least one high school.

Aid Posts/ Health services

There are two aid Posts (simple first aid centers) in Annal and Kaep. They are also government run. Unicef was funding and  equiping the Annal aid psot until the law and order problems in SHP. Currently one of the aid posts is staffed.

There is a need for an HIV AIDs center and a Health center. it is one of our aims to build these two one day. If we can not do it, we will ask our children to do it.

Road Link

The only road link is via the Mendi Kandep highway. It was commpleted in the late 1980s. People can either go to Mendi, the capital of Southern Highlands Province, or to Kandep, the district head quarters. Most go to Mendi. The road is poorly mantained and bridges generally fall apart. Land slides are common, and at times, huge land slips can block the road for prolonged periods. Major accidents have happened resulting in the deaths of commuters. Criminal activities are also common.

Other Services.

Goat farming.

Self iniated/ self funding project. Goats are doing well. Because they reproduce fast, they are also multipying quickly. Needs to be done at a large scale.

Apart from that, nothing else is available.