Corruption in PNG is systemic and systematic and involves both politicians and public servants. Up to 50% of the government's annual budget is stolen each year.
Corruption drains the public purse of vitally needed funding for quality health, education and other government services, but its impacts are felt even more widely.
Twenty-two measures to make government more transparent and accountable
PNG sorely needs a dedicated anti-corruption agency so ACT NOW! is campaigning for an Independent Commission Against Corruption to be set up.