Minister for Commerce and Industry

Manufacturing policy consultations underway

Officiated by Minister for Commerce and Industry, Henry Amuli, who stated, “This is a very important government document that will shape the future of our manufacturing sector and pave the way for economic growth and prosperity.”

Whilst PNG continues to benefit from the windfalls generated from high commodity prices, the country is also losing out on job opportunities, government tax revenue, and income-earning opportunities which are transferred abroad when raw resources are exported.

Amuli Visits NISIT

He says NISIT’s role and mandate is crucial to drive industrial growth in the country.

Amuli made the statement during his visit with NISIT staff and management recently.

Commerce and Trade launch Corporate Plan

The five-year plan from 2018 to 2022 is the Departments road map in how it delivers its targets within the Governments overarching goal.

It was launched by Department Secretary, Andrew Liliura, and Minister for Commerce and Trade, Wera Mori, on Friday November 2nd.

Department Staff and management gathered in Port Moresby for the launching of the Departments first ever Corporate Plan.

Department Secretary, Andrew Liliura, said with the Governments priority focused on Inclusive Economic Growth, the Department had a major role in achieving this goal.

Commonwealth Standards project signed for PNG

The United Kingdom has provided funding for the development of the CSN in PNG, worth 3 billion kina.

The CSN can empower and provide PNG’s national standards experts the opportunity to have a voice in the international standards community.

Minister for Commerce and Industry, Wera Mori signed off on the project launching, saying the CSN is a start to building PNG’s capacity in areas such as bio-security.