Press Statements
UPNG Law Students Commence Internship with Transparency International PNG
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) has engaged three interns from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) as part of its Legal Internship Program (LIP).
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.
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.
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’
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.
