Press Statements
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Using Public Funds for Political Camps is Corruption
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is calling on the Government to not use public funds to pay for political camps, such costs should be paid for by each member of the Coalition and doing otherwise would be an abuse of official powers. In a statement, TIPNG also calls on the Ombudsman Commission to issue a notice to all Government Departments during this time of political horse trading to remain neutral. Of particular importance will be the role of state lawyers to maintain the integrity of their office and to not take sides but provide impartial advice to the institutions of state and our parliamentarians.
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Rushed National Gold Bill will Enable Corruption
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) condemns the lack of transparency and potential for corruption surrounding the proposed National Gold Corporation Bill.
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CCAC Steering Committee Reaffirms Priority Areas of Action
The Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) convened its first steering committee meeting for 2024 this week (Tuesday 16/04/2024) at the Holiday Inn Port Moresby to set priority areas of action, which now includes DSIP and improved accountability of the distribution of Public Funds.
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Abuse of Processes in Parliament undermines Public Confidence and feeds corruption
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) has issued a statement reminding the government and all parliamentarians that they are ultimately accountable to the people of Papua New Guinea and that undermining democratic processes not only erodes public trust but also hinders our nation’s progress and development.
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The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) highlights PNG is failing to meaningfully address corruption.
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) released the results of the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).