Model of Development

Malaysian Logger Fails in "SLAPP" Legal Attack on Papua New Guinea Civil Society

On 25 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

The Malaysian owned Giant Kingdom group of companies, which is logging Papua New Guinea’s besieged tropical forests, has failed in an unprecedented bid to silence public comment on the money laundering risks associated with its chequered activities.

At a time when international standard setting bodies are calling on civil society to help combat the money laundering risks associated with illegal logging, the Giant Kingdom group has engaged in lawfare to stop civic voices in PNG from documenting these risks.

Illegal Logging and the Criminal Law Context in Papua New Guinea

UN says widespread forest crime not being addressed in Papua New Guinea

On 22 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

The timber industry in Papua New Guinea is beset with corruption, political interference, and widespread illegal practices across the sector, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Land is our backbone and birthright

On 04 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

The National | Letters | Barr Tisne

Have you ever wondered how the colonial explorers took our land?

Audit Office facing Challenges

On 06 Feb, 2024 By ACTNOW

Source: Gorethy Kenneth | Post Courier, February 2, 2024.

Head of Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) Gordon Kega said there are challenges in conducting audits of the provincial and district, including LLG Service Improvement (SIP), due to insufficient funding and remoteness of these areas.

Looting and Riot is a result of the wrong model of development.

On 19 Jan, 2024 By Cathy Tukne

Wednesday 10^th January marks a dark day in PNG’s history. The nation’s capital came under siege, Parliament house stormed, Manasupe’s Haus breeched, the city was pillaged, business houses looted and set aflame after failure to reconfigure what is said to be a technical glitch in the payroll system that caused the Police and public to protest.

Illegal Logging and Corruption suffocates Development

On 12 Jan, 2024 By ACTNOW

Mr. Nicholas Booth / UNDP Resident Representative in Papua New Guinea.*

On Saturday, December 9, 2023 we marked International Anti-Corruption Day. This year, the day was dedicated to raising awareness of the link between anti-corruption and sustainable development. That remains a relevant issue in Papua New Guinea.

Increase in SIP fund but service delivery poor

On 12 Jan, 2024 By ACTNOW

The National | January 11, 2024

The amount of funding pumped into the Government’s Service Improvement Programmes (SIP) has increased dramatically, yet service delivery has been a matter of great concern, University of Papua New Guinea School of business and Public Policy economics lecturer Maholopa Laveil spoke to reporter Jesher Tilto about Sip funds in the country.

Is the Forest Authority breaching the FCA Moratorium?

On 07 Dec, 2023 By ACTNOW

Evidence from official government sources suggests the PNG Forest Authority may be breaching a moratorium on new Forest Clearing Authority projects.

A twelve month moratorium on the issuing of new FCAs was announcd by the National Forest Board in February 2023 in response to widespread concerns the licences are being misused.