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Silencing Free Speech a Tool of the Corrupt

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Friday 28th March 2025, Port Moresby – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) stronglycondemns the recent events surrounding the disruption of Facebook and internet in Papua New Guinea andthe subsequent justifications provided by government officials. These actions represent a dangerous erosionof fundamental citizen rights and raise serious concerns about the growing centralising of power. On […]

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“Integrity & Action Exhibition” to Empower Citizens and Promote Transparency

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Port Moresby, Wednesday 26 March 2025 – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is invitingthe general public to its “Integrity & Action Exhibition,” a vital event aimed at empowering citizens, fosteringtransparency, and promoting active engagement in supporting efforts that promote transparency andintegrity.The exhibition, themed “Integrity & Action Now!”, will provide a platform for citizens to

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Countdown to 2027 National General Election – Another Disaster Looming!

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This December 2024 marks the midway point between the 2022 and the 2027 National General Election, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm over the lack of any real action to address the failings of the 2022 National General Election and the many problems experienced in past elections. TIPNG has observed the election process over 2 decades and the verdict is the management and conduct of our elections is severely flawed. We have witnessed significant failures in all stages of the election process from preparation, conduct, delivery, and declaration.

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PUBLIC BODIES FAIL TO ACCOUNT

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TIPNG’s “ACCOUNTABILITY SCORECARD” uses publicly available information from the Report of the Auditor General Part IV*, of which 132 public bodies are recorded. Shockingly, from the list, eighty (80) public bodies had not submitted their 2022 financial statements to be audited, in addition to 183 financial statements for 2021 and prior years have not been submitted to the AGO for audit. This trend reflects a serious lack of financial management of public funds and represents a direct violation of the Public Finances (Management) Act 1995 (as amended), Section 47L provision on Reports and Financial Statements.

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Abuse of Processes in Parliament undermines Public Confidence and feeds corruption

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Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) has issued a statement reminding the government and all parliamentarians that they are ultimately accountable to the people of Papua New Guinea and that undermining democratic processes not only erodes public trust but also hinders our nation’s progress and development.

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION IN PNG ROUNDTABLE 2023 – WAY FORWARD

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It was with PNG’s context in mind that to mark International Day for Universal Access to Information, TIPNG, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its EU-funded PNG Anti-Corruption Program, co-hosted a roundtable discussion to bring together key stakeholders to commit to a way forward for the development of a Right to Information Policy & Legislation for Papua New Guinea.

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