As the final quarter of 2023 settles, it’s time to turn the page and raise the sails of anticipation for the year ahead. But before we embark on a new year, we should take a moment to reflect on our small wins and learnings that propelled us through a season of collaboration, advocacy, and unwavering momentum.
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The final quarter of this year started and ended on a high note with two major events: The 2nd National Integrity Summit and the Elections Seminar.
Our 2022 Q4 Newsletter Is Out Now! Read More »
This independent observation report by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is the culmination of collaboration with individuals, communities, and organisations to build elections integrity through partnership.
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Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is hosting a two-day election seminar to present the findings of its observations during the 2022 National General Elections.
Join us online and hear the findings of our 2022 National General Election Observation and identify actions to strengthen the integrity of Papua New Guinea’s Election!
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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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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
TIPNG’s Summary Paper on the 2022 National General Election Read More »
The provision of timely, accurate and accessible information during the polling period will be critical to ensuring a democratically credible 2022 National General Election, says Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). The delivery of the election has faced multiple administrative, legal and logistical challenges and it is now incumbent on the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) and partners to ensure clear and consistent communication to voters, says TIPNG.
TIPNG 2022 National General Election Read More »
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm on the risk of an inadvertent breach of both the election laws and the Constitutional requirements pertaining to the conduct of the 2022 National General Elections (NGE). Key information from the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) has not been forthcoming inspite of several attempts made by TIPNG. Chairman Peter Aitsi said “Two weeks ago Electoral Commissioner Mr. Sinai published an announcement of the revised election schedule issued by Head of State, Governor General Sir Bob Dadai. On Friday 6th May 2022 PNGEC officials were unable to produce a gazettal notice, giving effect to this announcement.” This is a serious concern he went on to say.
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