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Press Statement

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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November 17, 2022
Press Statement

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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September 2, 2022
Press Statement

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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August 26, 2022
Research Report

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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August 26, 2022

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