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TIPNG Welcomes Signing of UNCAC Transparency Pledge

Friday  18th July 2025, Port Moresby – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) welcomes Papua New Guinea’s signing of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Review Transparency Pledge at the 16th Session of the Implementation Review Group Session in Vienna, Austria.   TIPNG is a national member of the UNCAC Coalition which developed the […]

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Independence of ICAC is Crucial for its Mandate & Public Trust

Preserving the independence of the PNG Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) from political influence will be crucial to restoring public confidence and ensuring it can deliver its mandate, says Transparency International PNG (TIPNG). In a media statement following reports of administrative issues within the ICAC, TIPNG is calling for the constitutional basis for the ICAC’s

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Walk Against Corruption Galvanizes National Commitment Ahead of PNG’s 50th Anniversary

As TIPNG’s flagship annual fundraising event, the SASWAC is vital for bolstering operational capacity, amplifying public awareness, and empowering citizens to collectively voice their opposition. It remains PNG’s most visible and safe public avenue to express opposition against corruption.

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TIPNG Urges PM to sack NON-PERFORMERS – show decisive leadership

Port Moresby, Thursday 1 May 2025 – Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) notes the Prime Minister’s media statement following the motion of Vote of No Confidence (VONC).  Now that his tenure is secured for the remaining term of this parliament, TIPNG urges the Prime Minister to take real action against corruption and to drive

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Silencing Free Speech a Tool of the Corrupt

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

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!

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

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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