Fight Against Corruption

With this law in place, under which public officials – politicians and public servants - must explain and prove that their wealth was legitimately obtained.

Prime Minister James Marape says the Proceeds of Crime Bill 2022 shows how serious his Government is about fighting corruption.

“I made a commitment to this nation, when I became Prime Minister in May 2019, that we will fight corruption.

“Those who hold public offices, and illegally gain wealth through corrupt practices, will now come under scrutiny with passage of this bill.

In supporting this, the UN has led a joint project on preventing and countering corruption in Papua New Guinea and adding significant resources to its current efforts.

The new investment valued at EUR 5.4 million represents a major commitment by the UN, the European Union and PNG Government to tackle corruption.

This will be channeled to the Government of PNG to implement key components of the Government’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Plan of Action. 

The annual program which began yesterday has attracted youths from 15 secondary schools across the country, one higher institution, two non-government organisations and two community based organisation. 
Transparency International (TI PNG) had introduced this program in 2008 directed to teach youths about principals of democracy and good governance.   
This is with understanding that youth have an important part to play in the substantial development of the country.