Press Statement

Setting Integrity as a professional standard Port Moresby, 7th March 2026 – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2026 Industrial Training Program, welcoming two exceptional final-year students from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT).The 13-week placement, running from February to May, marks a significant milestone […]

TIPNG Calls for Immediate Safeguards to Secure 2027 Elections Port Moresby, Tuesday 10 February 2026 – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) has released the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) results, revealing a sharp decline in Papua New Guinea’s score. With the 2027 National General Election approaching, these results highlight an urgent need for the

Friday 6th February 2026, Port Moresby – In a report, Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) raises concern over the increasing pressure on civic freedoms in PNG. TIPNG’s Enabling Environment Baseline Snapshot 2025, shows trends seen over the past six months. Issues include inappropriatelaws, weak enforcement of constitutional protections, and restrictions to civic and digital

Friday 6th February 2026, Port Moresby – Immersing young professionals in anti-corruption work will forge a generation of high-principled leaders whose commitment to integrity will serve as the bedrock for a better Papua New Guinea. This is the goal of Transparency International PNG’s (TIPNG) internship programs. At the formal closing of its 2025-2026 Internship Program,

Wednesday 14th January 2026, Port Moresby – Anti-corruption efforts by Papua New Guinea should continue to engage non-state actors such as civil society organisations and citizens in the fight against corruption. This statement was made by Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) following their participation as part of PNG’s state delegation at the recently held United Nations

Wednesday 17th December 2025, Port Moresby – In an effort to strengthen partnership with community actors, the Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) convened a session on the 20th November 2025 in Port Moresby. CCAC Members including, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG), the Advancing PNG: Women’s Leadership Network (APNGWLN), Caritas PNG, and the PNG Council of Churches

Port Moresby, Thursday 11 December 2025 – Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) and the National Department of Education (NDoE) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally launch the updating and national roll-out of the School Based Civic Education (SBCE) Curriculum, supported by the Australia-Papua new Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ).  The signing, which

Port Moresby, November 17, 2025 – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2025-2026 Internship Program. The comprehensive 11-week work experience welcomes six promising young professionals, drawn from legal, communication, and accounting disciplines. This year’s cohort is composed of six high-performing students. The 9th cohort of the Legal

Port Moresby – Monday 28 July 2025 – The Youth Against Corruption Association (YACA), held its first-ever teachers’ workshop in Port Moresby over the weekend. The event was aimed at empowering educators to foster principles of democracy, civic responsibility, and integrity among Papua New Guinean youth. The workshop brought together teachers to delve into the