International Anti-Corruption Day

Papua New Guinea was one of the first countries in Asia and the Pacific to ratify the Convention, in May 2007. International Anti-Corruption Day raises awareness on corruption and the role of the UNCAC in preventing it. 
PNG’s UN Resident Coordinator, Dirk Wagener said corruption is one of the key obstacles to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. It affects all of society, diverts funds from much needed basic services, leads to inequality and undermines trust in public institutions. 

To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, government departments, private sector, the media, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and development partners have gathered to share initiatives in addressing corruption in the country.  

With the support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the discussions were led by the Department of Finance, Ombudsman Commission of PNG and Transparency International in PNG. Other panelists were from the PNG Law Society, Business Council of PNG, PNG Insitute of National Affairs and other stakeholders.

Notorious suburb needs a permanent police station: Kaiwa 
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The notorious suburb of West Taraka in Lae needs a permanent police station.

The event will be held at the Ela Beach Amphitheatre starting at 9am and will be hosted by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG).