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PNG’s Prime Minister Unveils Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Protection Policy

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon. James Marape, officially launched the country’s Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Protection policy at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby yesterday.

Background

The policy was drafted with assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the EU-funded PNG Anti-Corruption Project to set strategic directions on preventing fraud and corruption and protecting whistleblowers in Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister and National Executive Council Office (DPM&NEC).

Launch Ceremony

The launch ceremony was attended by high-level representatives of the Government, including the Chief Secretary to Government, Mr. Ivan Pomaleu, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Mr. Edward Vrkic.

Key Quotes

  • “This policy is an upfront statement that we mean business and will not tolerate corruption and illegal practices of any form.” - Prime Minister James Marape
  • “UNDP has been honored to assist in the drafting of this policy, and we stand ready to provide additional and ongoing technical expertise.” - UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Edward Vrkic

Policy Objectives

The Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Protection policy aims to:

  • Prevent fraud and corruption
  • Protect whistleblowers
  • Promote a culture of integrity in Papua New Guinea’s public service
  • Enhance transparency, accountability, and good governance in the country

In related news, UNDP has been training government officials from selected public sector institutions on corruption risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The training aimed to support the piloting of corruption risk assessments at the national and subnational level.

Workshop Highlights

  • The workshops were held in Port Moresby and Kokopo
  • Participants learned practical tools for identifying corruption risks and began working on corruption mitigation strategies for their respective departments
  • UNDP Chief Technical Advisor Dr. Alma Sedlar emphasized the importance of focusing on preventative measures to address corruption

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