We have released our annual report for 2021. The report showcases our vision and the activities that we have accomplished in 2021. Our vision: “We envisage being Papua New Guinea’s leading, reputable, and well-established organisation working with like-minded individuals and organisations to combat corruption.” Our 2021 Annual Report showcases the various activities we carried out to with the focus of turning our vision into reality.
TIPNG Annual Report 2021 Read More »
The fight against corruption in Papua New Guinea can only be successful if each person and organisation takes on the responsibility to strengthen their integrity. These were the sentiments expressed by Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) at the launch of the National Economic and Fiscal Commission (NEFC) Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategy 2022-2025 on Wednesday (15/6/2022).
TIPNG Welcomes NEFC Anti-Corruption Strategy Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm on the risk of an inadvertent breach of both the election laws and the Constitutional requirements pertaining to the conduct of the 2022 National General Elections (NGE). Key information from the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) has not been forthcoming inspite of several attempts made by TIPNG. Chairman Peter Aitsi said “Two weeks ago Electoral Commissioner Mr. Sinai published an announcement of the revised election schedule issued by Head of State, Governor General Sir Bob Dadai. On Friday 6th May 2022 PNGEC officials were unable to produce a gazettal notice, giving effect to this announcement.” This is a serious concern he went on to say.
Transparency Required as Risk of Constitutional Breach Looms Read More »
Dear Members and Friends, As expected during an election year, this first quarter has come flying out of the blocks! We marked our 25th year in the fight against corruption in January. We took the time to honor the courage and commitment of our many supporters who have enabled us to continue our work on
Our 2022 Q1 Newsletter is out Now! Read More »
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is calling on all sectors of society to remind elected officials and constitutional office holders to uphold the Constitutional requirement for a National General Elections.
Uphold the Constitution by confirming the 2022 Election Schedule Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is reminding all Members of Parliament to ensure that the transition from the 10th Parliament to the 11th Parliament occurs within the rule of law and upholds the Constitution. Actions by current MP’s will be subject to the Leadership Code while in office and the Organic Law on the Independent Commission Against Corruption should they leave office after the Elections. TIPNG has issued this statement following media reports that there will be no arrangement for a caretaker cabinet during the Election period commencing from the Issue of Writs on 28th April and ending with the Return of Writs on 29th July 2022.
Parliament Rushing Laws for Self Interest Undermines Elections Read More »
With a number of provinces now in the process of firming up their plans for implementation of the upcoming National General Elections across their respective districts and wards, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) has called on all Provincial Elections Steering Committees (PESCs) to ensure in their planning that the constitutional rights of voters must not be sacrificed in the rush to deliver elections on time.
Three students from the University of PNG (UPNG) Law School have now successfully completed the 2021-2022 Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) Legal Internship Program (LIP). Facilitated under an official five-year Memorandum of Understanding between TIPNG and the UPNG Law School, fourth year law students Andrea Maru, Jasmine Murray, and Lloyd Kombe officially concluded their internship with TIPNG yesterday (1/3/2022) as they prepare to join the rest of their final year classmates.
With only two months to go before the scheduled start of the 2022 National General Elections in Papua New Guinea, many provinces have only just begun the roll update exercise. Jiwaka Province in the Highlands Region is one such a province, with a 10-day roll update exercise for all 214 Wards starting on the 16th of February 2022, and running till the end of the month.
CIVIL SOCIETY SUPPORT REQUIRED IN PROVINCIAL ELECTION PLANS Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) conducted A week long civic awareness outreach in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province as part of its Building Elections Integrity through Partnership (BEIP) Project. A key part of the awareness in Goroka was a Civic Awareness Information Workshop that brought together key provincial election stakeholders, namely the Eastern Highlands Electoral Commission Office, Provincial Administration and the Goroka Police to provide updates on their preparations for the 2022 National Elections in Eastern Highlands Province.
PARTNERS IN GOROKA ENCOURAGED TO WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE TRUE DEMOCRACY IN ELECTIONS Read More »
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