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Announcement on Unexplained Wealth welcome but PM will be judged on results

On 27 Jan, 2021 By ACTNOW

Community advocacy group ACT NOW! is cautiously welcoming the government's announcement it is going to investigate public servants who are living extravagant lifestyles beyond what they should be able to afford on the salaries they are paid, but warns the Prime Minister he will be judged on the results rather than his promises.

Seeking Expressions of Interest

On 05 Jan, 2021 By ACTNOW

ACT NOW has recently received funding to expand its work in Papua New Guinea with a particular focus on the management of forest resources.

We are therefore seeking expressions of interest from well qualified and experienced practitioners and organisations interested in providing services in the following five areas:

International stakeholder engagement;
Research coordination;
Digital services;
Project management; and
Investigative reserach.

ICAC got a nod. Will effective implementation get a nod too?

On 18 Nov, 2020 By Cathy Tukne

The large welcome that has greeted the passing of the ICAC legislation by Parliament shows the dire urgency to eradicate the plagues of corruption that consume the fabric of our society. It has been long awaited, and the passing of the bill has paid off the hard work put into achieving this milestone. For Papua New Guinea, an ICAC will be a first promising step on a long road to open and accountable government.

ICAC law an important step but too early for celebrations

On 18 Nov, 2020 By ACTNOW

The passage of the law allowing for the creation of an Independent Commission Against Corruption has been hailed as an important step forward by community advocacy group ACT NOW! but the group is warning that it is too early for any celebrations.

"An independent commission is urgently needed to tackle the rampant corruption that is holding back our economy and stopping the delivery of vital health and other services to the people”, says Campaign Manager Eddie Tanago.

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Promised ICAC will not be politically independent

On 20 Jul, 2020 By ACTNOW

The proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption will not be free from possible political interference under the terms of the draft Bill to be debated in the next session of Parliament, says community advocacy group ACT NOW!

The Prime Minister will Chair and the Leader of the Opposition will be a member of the committee that appoints both the ICAC Commissioners and the members of the Oversight Committee that will constantly review the operations, functions and powers of the ICAC.

Endemic corruption

Everyone, from the international community, national politicians and law enforcement agencies through to ordinary people, recognise that Papua New Guinea has a terrible problem with corruption.

Government departments do not follow laws and proper processes, allowing resources to be stolen and massive environmental and social problems to go unchecked, and huge amounts of public money are continuously lost - it is estimated up to half the government’s annual budget is stolen each year.

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Costs of Corruption

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.

Corruption undermines the economy, our democracy, and the rule of law, it undermines trust in government, and erodes the effectiveness of government departments and service delivery. Corruption leads to environmental degradation, land grabbing and the exploration of natural resources; it also undermines our traditional laws, customs and our communities.

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Promised ICAC will not be Independent

On 16 Jul, 2020 By ACTNOW

The proposed Independent Commission Against Corruption will not be free from possible political interference under the terms of the draft Bill currently before Parliament.

The Prime Minister will Chair and the Leader of the Opposition will be a member of the committee that appoints both the Commissioners and the members of the Oversight Committee that will constantly review the operations, functions and powers of the ICAC.

Policy Proposals for Open and Accountable Government

Corrupton is now so entrenched and pervasive that many people feel hopeless and overwhelmed by the scale of the problem.

In these circumstances, it is clear there can be no single silver bullet that cures all our ills; even an ICAC needs to part of a much more comprehensive and far-reaching set of reforms.

At the moment though there is no clearly artculated and comprehensive plan of what is required.

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