Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) and the National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an agency-level anti-corruption strategy for the NJSS. This initiative is part of TIPNG’s Promoting Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategies (PAIS) Project funded by the European Union to strengthen public trust in national integrity […]
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As the single largest multi-stakeholder initiative promoting good governance and a people-focused democracy in PNG, the PNG Open Government Partnership (OGP) has now formally opened up the conversation to the general public through the launch of the PNG OGP National Co-Creation and Good Governance Conference this morning (09/09/21). The conference is co-hosted by the Department
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To further promote the anti-corruption agenda among PNG agencies, Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) convened a workshop today (08/09/21) to showcase how interested agencies can develop organic anti-corruption strategies to boost their mandate, and better engage with the public. The workshop was part of TIPNG’s Promoting Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategies Project (PAIS) Project, which
AGENCY ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGIES URGENTLY NEEDED FOR PNG Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) and the National Economic and Fiscal Commission (NEFC), earlier today in Port Moresby, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an agency-level anti-corruption strategy for the NEFC. This initiative is part of TIPNG’s Promoting Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategies (PAIS) Project funded by the European Union tostrengthen public
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With the National Parliament reconvening on Tuesday 10th August following a 6-month suspension, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) has taken the opportunity to highlight that the majority of public bodies have failed to submit annual financial statements, as required under the Public Finance (Management) (Amendment) Act (PFMAA) 2016.
TIPNG SCORECARD SHOWS AUDIT REPORTS MISSING Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) has issued a statement calling on the Private Sector and Government to respect the Independence of the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) and allow due process to be followed. TIPNG has taken this position in light of the various comments made relating to the actions taken by the FASU in issuing a ‘show cause’ notice to the BSP Financial Group Ltd (BFL).
AN EFFECTIVE AND INDEPENDENT FASU IS ESSENTIAL TOWARDS CURTAILING MONEY LAUNDERING Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) welcomes the Government’s actions to publicly advertise the position of the Electoral Commissioner this week. This action comes on the back of TIPNG raising concerns over the importance of having competent and stable leadership within the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC), if we are to have any chance of delivering a reasonable National General Election in 2022.
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) held its Annual General Meeting today to present its annual report for the year 2020 to its members. As part of the business of the AGM, the financial members of TIPNG elected Mr Peter Aitsi as chair, Ms Michelle Hau’ofa as secretary and Mrs Akae Beach as treasurer to serve for the coming year. A further 11 individuals were also elected to serve on the board and they were; Jerome Sesega, Brian Alois, Belinda Kanau, Philip Samar, Paul Barker, Mary Udu, Richard Kassman, Christopher Elphick and Michael McWalter, Seini Fisi’ihoi and a new member to the Board, Mr. Bill Neill.
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Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) remains concerned about the proposed building of a casino in Port Moresby and what appears to be a less then arms-length interest being shown by the regulator – the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Given the NGCB is the recipient of public taxes collected from gaming activity, it is only right the government and the NGCB disclose the terms of the MOU signed by The State and the developer.
PROPOSED CASINO DEAL A SERIOUS CONCERN GIVEN TRACK RECORD OF NGCB Read More »
The deferral of the Moresby Northwest is a warning sign for the Government and stakeholders to prioritize coordination of electoral actors prior to the conduct of the 2022 National Elections says Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). The most pressing priority will be the appointment of a permanent Electoral Commissioner and key administrative staff, to provide accountability ensure continuity and accountability within the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC).
DEFERRAL OF MORESBY NW BY-ELECTION SOUNDS ALARM Read More »
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