Our 2022 Q3 Newsletter Is Out Now!
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Public Services Commission Demonstrates Leadership through Anti-Corruption Strategy
The Public Services Commission (PSC) was commended by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) for developing and launching their PSC Anti-Corruption & Integrity Strategy 2022-2025 in Port Moresby, on Friday 28th February.
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TIPNG voted President of the PNG Resource Governance Coalition
Following its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 18/10/2022, the PNG Resource Governance Coalition (PNGRGC) has now elected Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) as the coalition’s new president.
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Access to Information Essential for Public Confidence and National Integrity
Wednesday 28th September, 2022, Port Moresby – The Government of Papua New Guinea and State Agencies should work to deliver on recent legislation that supports citizens’ right to know said Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). In a statement to commemorate International Day for Universal Access to Information which occurs annually on 28th September, TIPNG welcomed
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Investigate PNGEC Declaration of SHP Provincial Seat
The decision by the PNG Electoral Commissioner, Simon Sinai, to declare the Southern Highlands Provincial seat appears to contradict the democratic principles enshrined within the National Constitution, says Transparency International PNG (TIPNG). As a constitutional office, the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) is tasked with upholding the integrity of the electoral process and this decision appears to go against one of the fundamental principles of the democratic election system, that is universal suffrage. The loss of the right of eligible voters to have their vote counted is at direct odds with this principle and further weakens public trust in the PNGEC to fulfil its mandate in the public interest.
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TIPNG Calls for Immediate Actions to be Taken in Readiness for 2027 Elections
In their preliminary findings drawn from their observation of the 2022 National General Elections (NGE), Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) has described the accumulated failures in the preparation, conduct, delivery and conclusion of the Elections as being a severely flawed process. The local civil society organization had 340 observers deployed during the polling period. TIPNG has released a Summary Paper outlining its initial assessment of the 2022 NGE drawing from these findings, TIPNG is calling for a genuine commitment from all stakeholders to undertake major reforms of our electoral process and systems to avoid similar problems in 2027.
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TIPNG’s Summary Paper on the 2022 National General Election
Key points
● The 2022 National General Election has continued the trend of deterioration in the quality of elections in PNG.
● This was evident across the preparation, conduct, and the delivery of the election.
● Preliminary key issues TIPNG identified during the 2022 national general elections were:
– frequent instances of roll inaccuracy;
– lack of enforcement against election offences,
– non-compliance with Constitutional requirements
– disturbances in the conduct of the ballot counting,
– confusion on the declaration of seats;
– and widespread election-related violence.
● These electoral issues further undermine the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
● Therefore, restoring confidence in the electoral process, ensuring transparency and integrity of elections, must be a priority going forward towards improving the next elections.
● Strategies to improve the conduct of National Elections in Papua New Guinea should include focus on promoting transparency and integrity throughout the entirety of the 5-year electoral cycle
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Our 2022 Q2 Newsletter Is Out Now!
Our 2022 Q2 Newsletter Is Out Now!
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TIPNG 2022 National General Election
The provision of timely, accurate and accessible information during the polling period will be critical to ensuring a democratically credible 2022 National General Election, says Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). The delivery of the election has faced multiple administrative, legal and logistical challenges and it is now incumbent on the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) and partners to ensure clear and consistent communication to voters, says TIPNG.
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PAIS Stakeholder Update Issue 3
Dear Valued Stakeholder, May and June were exciting months for the PAIS Project, albeit, busy nationally with preparations for the 2022 National General Elections underway. Highlights from those 2 months included; our first in-person meeting with Square Circle who had been supporting TIPNG with the Anti-Corruption Strategy development remotely due to COVID-19, the launch of
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