Stop the Stealing

Govt must act on continued abuse of Forest Clearance Authorities

On 08 May, 2024 By ACTNOW

The government must act to stop the ongoing abuse of agricultural clearing permits which are being used as a cover for large-scale selective logging.

Forest Clearing Authorities are being routinely misused to facilitate large-scale illegal and unsustainable logging. They are supposed to be used to authorise the clearing of small discrete areas of forest for agriculture planting but this concession type is now responsible for the largest share of PNG’s log exports, according to government statistics.

Government urged to act on continued misuse of Forest Clearing Authorities

On 08 May, 2024 By ACTNOW

Community advocacy group ACT NOW! says the government must act to stop the ongoing abuse of agricultural clearing permits which are being used as a cover for large-scale selective logging.

Where's the Beef? The Wasu ‘Cattle Farm’ Project

Malaysian logger fails in "SLAPP" legal attack on PNG 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.

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

On 25 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

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.

Corruption Committee emphasises accountability of DSIP Funding

On 19 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

EMTV NEWS II 19th April 2024

As a priority area of action, Transparency International Chairman and Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) co-Chair, Mr Peter Aitsi emphasized on the matter of greater accountability of public funds distributed through District Services Improvement Program Funding (DSIP) and Public Procurement.

Ombudsman Congratulated for stand on District accountabiltiy

On 15 Apr, 2024 By ACTNOW

Round of applause to the Ombudsman Commission (OC) for taking the step in ensuring Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of all District Development Authorities (DDAs) are well equipped with the knowledge to manage the District Services Improvement Program (DSIPs) Funding. Not only that, but they have been informed by OC that they are subject to the leadership code just like MPs, government secretaries and those public servants subject to the leadership code. They are required to produce annual returns and most importantly ensure the smooth and transparent expenditure of DDA funds.

A SIP of Corruption

On 20 Feb, 2024 By ACTNOW

Post Courier | February 20th 2024

Last year, the Department of Implementation and rural Development expressed the concern at the lack of transparency in the Provincial and District Service Improvement Program.

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