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Letting the Raven Fly: The failure to convict those charged with corruption offences.

On 23 Nov, 2021 By ACTNOW

Research into prosecutions for corruption in Papua New Guinea reveals that despite the enormous extent of the misappropriation of public funds only a tiny number of officials are ever charged and almost none end up being convicted or imprisoned.

This failure is likely one reason PNG shows no signs of overcoming its unenviable reputation as one of the most corrupt nations in the world and why allegations of corruption involving political leaders, the powerful and the wealthy remain rife.

Letting the Raven Fly: The failure to convict leaders charged with corruption offences.

Maserati Complaint Lodged With Ombudsman Commission

On 03 Nov, 2021 By ACTNOW

ACT NOW has lodged a formal complaint with the Ombudsman Commission calling for an investigation into the government's purchase of 40 luxury Maserati motor cars for the 2018 APEC Summit.

Almost three-years after the Summit ended, the cars are sitting idle in a Port Moresby warehouse.

Logging industry 'a major money laundering risk' - report

On 08 Sep, 2021 By ACTNOW

Illegal logging in Papua New Guinea represents a major money laundering threat as it generates very large illegal profits and it has a very high detrimental impact on the economy as well as the natural environment.

This is according to a money laundering and financing of terrorism risk assessment published by the Bank of Papua New Guinea in 2017.

ACT NOW reaching remote villages via USB sticks

On 31 Aug, 2021 By ACTNOW

A simple Flash Drive can be an effective education and awareness tool

Sia village in the Sohe District of Oro Province is a difficult place to reach from the outside.

With no road linking the community to the outside world, the only options are three hour dingy ride along the coast from the Provincial capital, Popondetta, and up the Mamba river, or a three to four day walk.

Corruption report indicts 'deficient' PNG

On 30 Aug, 2021 By ACTNOW

Keith Jackson | PNG Attitude

A report by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) on how the Papua New Guinea government is meeting its obligations under the United Nations Convention against corruption has highlighted “a multitude of deficiencies hindering the successful implementation” of the Convention.

In summary the TIPNG report concludes that the PNG government has been only partially compliant with its obligations.

Govt must immediately publish the APEC Audit Report

On 10 Aug, 2021 By ACTNOW

ACT NOW is calling on the government to immediately publish the Auditor General’s report on spending for the 2018 APEC Summit.

The government has repeatedly promised that the APEC Audit report will be made public but it is now almost three-years since the Summit and we are still waiting.

According to the Auditor General, his report was given to the Speaker of Parliament in April, but has yet to be presented to MPs.

Government must immediately publish the APEC Audit Report

On 10 Aug, 2021 By ACTNOW

Community advocacy group ACT NOW is calling on the government to immediately publish the Auditor General’s report on spending for the 2018 APEC Summit.

“The government has repeatedly promised that the APEC Audit report will be made public but it is now almost three-years since the Summit and we are still waiting”, says Campaign Manager, Eddie Tanago.

According to the Auditor General, his report was given to the Speaker of Parliament in April, but has yet to be presented to MPs.

Call for Forest Authority to ban tax evading logging companies

On 19 May, 2021 By ACTNOW

By Eddie Tanago, ACT NOW! Campaign Manager

The Forest Authority must stop aiding and abetting logging companies identified by the IRC as defrauding the State and landowners by evading taxes and must prevent them accessing even more areas of forest to feed their criminal activities.

Call for Forest Authority to Ban Tax Evading Logging Companies

On 19 May, 2021 By ACTNOW

The Forest Authority must stop aiding and abetting logging companies identified by the IRC as defrauding the State and landowners by evading taxes, says community advocacy group ACT NOW!

“If logging companies are unlawfully evading taxes then the Forest Authority and the Minister must act to stop these companies accessing even more areas of forest to feed their criminal activities” says Campaign Manager, Eddie Tanago.

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