Press Statement

Media too Important to rush through Policy Consultation

Concerns have been expressed by the community as to the haste in which the Government is conducting consultation on a draft National Media Development Policy which could undermine media freedoms in Papua New Guinea. The Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) in a media statement is calling on the Department of Information and Communication Technologies to extend the time and breadth of consultation on this proposed national policy.

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Bridge the Integrity Gap

Thursday 17 November 2022, Port Moresby – Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is hosting the 2nd National Integrity Summit from November 17th – 18th 2022 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby.

With the theme “Bridge the Integrity Gap”, the National Integrity Summit brings together national practioners and reformers to be informed of the latest approaches to strengthen national integrity through structured dialogue. The Summit will showcase innovative approaches to anti-corruption, recognize the efforts of agencies and celebrate investigative journalism in Papua New Guinea.

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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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Contemporary Dance

Masterclass

with

Lori Nelson

Arianne Kassman

Arianne Kassman is the Chief Executive Officer of Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). She joined TIPNG in 2011, was appointed Executive Director in 2017, and became CEO in 2020. With more than a decade in the anti-corruption sector, Arianne leads initiatives that empower Papua New Guineans to demand integrity, accountability, and good governance, with a strong focus on youth participation and civic education. 

Arianne founded 350 PNG in 2013 and serves as a Director of Sustainable Coastlines PNG. She is also a Council Member of the Institute of National Affairs and a member of the Strategy Reference Group for the Transparency International Global Movement. 

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