Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has described the public services structure as a ‘monster not performing’ to the expectation of everyone in the country.
He told leaders at the Leaders Summit today in Port Moresby that the government has spent a lot of money on the public sector but nothing has been coming forth.
“We will be streamlining many of the Government processes so that we can take stock of what has happened, so that we can learn from the mistakes that we have made and plan ahead and prepare for the better delivery of services for our people,” he said.
He added that the country has a ready workforce, lower cost structure, and strong bank liquidity in the system that can attract investors to the country.
“Our challenge is to cut the red tape, and cut the processes that impede our businesses from growing.
“It must be across the board, it must be to invest investor confidence in the economy.
“We need a commitment ourselves to working together with investors and business and across the country.”
He called on leaders to move away from the negative attitudes of some individuals when it comes to doing business – that goes for the leadership and the public service machinery.
“We must find practical solutions to the challenges that we face today. Throughout Government, our approach must be positive, pro-active and helpful.
“It is very important that we are positive about our achievements, and positive about where we are going as a nation.”