Department of Commerce and Industry

The participants are from Polenomu and Diri Komana villages located in the Rigo North LLG District.

Starting a business requires dedication and a decent understanding of the fundamentals of business, which is why the SMEC team in partnership with the Department of Commerce and Industry and the Cooperative Societies of PNG teamed up to deliver this vital training.

The five-year plan from 2018 to 2022 is the Departments road map in how it delivers its targets within the Governments overarching goal.

It was launched by Department Secretary, Andrew Liliura, and Minister for Commerce and Trade, Wera Mori, on Friday November 2^nd.

Department Staff and management gathered in Port Moresby for the launching of the Departments first ever Corporate Plan.

Department Secretary, Andrew Liliura, said with the Governments priority focused on Inclusive Economic Growth, the Department had a major role in achieving this goal.