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Supporting Collective Action and Reform Coalitions in PNG: Trust is Critical

  • Publication date November 1, 2024
The Voice Inc leadership

Guest blog by Barbara Thomas, Maliwai Sasingian, & Kirk Gibson  In January 2024, the Black Wednesday riots shook Papua New Guinea (PNG). Local thinkers highlight these as acts of desperation, driven by underlying causes including unemployment and the increasing cost of living. But governments alone cannot solve the complex problems that drive these events. Citizens, civil…Continue Reading Supporting Collective Action and Reform Coalitions in PNG: Trust is Critical

The Voice Inc Welcomes BSC to PNG 

  • Publication date August 12, 2024
Group photo of Matt Andrews with The Voice Inc team members

This week, Matt Andrews is visiting Papua New Guinea in a continuation of BSC’s work with The Voice Inc (TVI). Professor Andrews and the Building State Capability team have been working with TVI for the past three years, leading PDIA online action learning programs which aim to build the capability of local leaders to create…Continue Reading The Voice Inc Welcomes BSC to PNG 

Upscaling Recruitment in the Greater Sepik Labour Mobility Program in Papua New Guinea

  • Publication date May 13, 2024
People in Papua New Guinea

Guest blog written by Cameron Artango, David Kaling, Nadia Kun, Sharlyne Mangai, and Emmanuel Tomarum Youth Unemployment stands to be a great issue in present Papua New Guinea. In Team Survivors, we worked on addressing part of this issue through the Greater Sepik Labour Mobility Program in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. As individuals who…Continue Reading Upscaling Recruitment in the Greater Sepik Labour Mobility Program in Papua New Guinea

Lack of Monitoring and Reporting on the Capital Investment Budget in Papua New Guinea

  • Publication date May 6, 2024
PNG participants collaborating

Guest blog by Langa Kopio, Herry Mek, Frank Awape, Linson Karu, Joe Willie   Over the past 7 weeks our team has been working on our problem statement, which is the ‘Lack of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on the Capital Investment Budget (CIB) in Papua New Guinea’. We started off with the lack of governance in…Continue Reading Lack of Monitoring and Reporting on the Capital Investment Budget in Papua New Guinea

Death and Taxes in Papua New Guinea 

  • Publication date April 23, 2024
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Guest blog written by Minnie Banimbi, Salome Delabu, Michelle Fimaimba, Cieran Kelly, Eunice Takendu  Embarking on a journey through the PDIA course, we discovered a rich tapestry of skills crucial for effective problem-solving. We focused on the essentials of collective action, including teamwork, the clear articulation and deconstruction of problems, action facilitation and authorization, and…Continue Reading Death and Taxes in Papua New Guinea 

The Challenge of Youth Unemployment in Papua New Guinea 

  • Publication date April 16, 2024

Guest blog written by Lucy Napitalai, Kimberly Naris, Pushpa Srinivas  As we embark on the final reflections of this 12-week course, the echoes of wisdom and insights gained resonate in the corridors of our experience. This journey has been more than an academic exploration; a dynamic and immersive expedition woven with challenges, revelations, and a…Continue Reading The Challenge of Youth Unemployment in Papua New Guinea 

Empowering Papua New Guinea’s Youth through Art

  • Publication date April 2, 2024
People sit out side the terminal near a beautiful mural at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Guest blog written by Hananiah Dickson, Nelson Kokoa, Jasmine Kuliniasi, Emmanuel Wanya In the heart of Papua New Guinea, where the rich tapestry of tradition and culture intertwines, our team: Radical Renaissance, stands resolute in our mission. Comprising four individuals from Art Activism PNG, we are on a quest to tackle a daunting challenge –…Continue Reading Empowering Papua New Guinea’s Youth through Art