Memorandum of Agreement

This was done through signing of a joint Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), between Prime Minister, James Marape and ABG President, Ishmael Toroama.

The MoU covered the Dispensation of Constitutional Requirements relating to the Transfer or Functions and Powers pursuant to Section 295 of the Constitution.

Both leaders expect challenges to be faced along the way as this is a new journey for both governments.

The funding will go towards a community-based forest and coastal conservation and resource management in PNG project.

The project is implemented by the Conservation Environment and Protection Authority (CEPA) of PNG, with two years of funding provided by the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed today by CEPA and ENB Provincial Government, and separately with the WNB Provincial Government, which enables the project to go ahead.