District Development Authority (DDA)

Maru said some potential projects discussed will involve investments of over K100 million.

Yangoru-Saussia MOP Richard Maru said one proposed project worth over K100 million will be transformational in terms of scale, technology, permanent employment opportunities, large business spin- off opportunities and the vast market opportunities of new products they will produce in the District.

The MP said it is not an easy task convincing the right partners that their investment will be safe and they generate acceptable returns for their shareholders.

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill when responding to questions by Lae MP Loujaya Kouza regarding the formation of District Development Authority (DDA). 

O'Neill said Bougainville is still under the government of PNG and their districts have all the right to access the funds from the government. 

He said the MPs have the right to access the District Services Improvement Programme (DSIP) and other grants. 

O'Neill further reiterated that the three Bougainville MPs have the right to have a DDA and report to the Office of Rural Development for their acquitals.