A special departmental heads meeting is now being held in Port Moresby to discuss the 2017 Budget implementation and key challenges.
Chief Secretary to Government, Isaac Lupari, challenged all heads of departments to change their attitudes and work together for the common good of the nation.
He said 2017 will be a tough year for the country because of budget cuts to many government expenditures.
There will be a presentation of the 2017 Budget by Treasury Secretary Dairi Vele and Planning Secretary Hakaua Harry during the event.
DPM Secretary John Kali will give an update of the public sector reforms, and Finance Secretary Ken Ngangan will give a presentation on the 2016 close of government account.